News Digest :: July 25, 2018

Legislature Sen. Jay Costa calls on Pa. gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner to release tax returns...

News Digest :: July 24, 2018

Legislature Lawmaker says confusion over exposed pipeline heightens concerns about public safety http://www.pottsmerc.com/general-news/20180723/lawmaker-says-confusion-over-exposed-pipeline-heightens-concerns-about-public-safety Mullery discusses minimum wage during...

Farnese Seeks Changes in Voter Registration Process to Spur Engagement

Harrisburg – July 23, 2018 – State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) today announced that he is sponsoring legislation to make it easier for young people to engage in the political process. Farnese’s bill would permit 16- and 17-year olds to preregister to vote. ...

Brewster Appointed to New School Safety and Security Committee

Harrisburg – July 23, 2018 – A longtime advocate of school safety upgrades, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that he was appointed to the new School Safety and Security Committee. The 17-member commission was created in late June with the...

News Digest :: July 23, 2018

Legislature Tug-of-war plays out over speed camera bill http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/07/tug-of-war-plays-out-over-speed-camera-bill/ No delay of game? Bookies still think sports betting will be ready NFL opening day...

News Digest :: July 22, 2018

Business Analysis | With Comcast out, here’s how Disney’s empire will look with Fox assets http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/07/19/Analysis-With-Comcast-out-here-s-how-Disney-s-empire-will-look-with-Fox-assets/stories/201807020359 Crime/Punishment/Law...

News Digest :: July 21, 2018

Legislature New law prompts testing for lead in schools http://www.alliednews.com/news/local_news/pennsylvania-news/article_31f7d755-b4c4-52e9-84a7-3daf0d7c8f97.html Business Pa. unemployment falls to 4.3 percent, labor force shrinks...

News Digest :: July 20, 2018

Legislature Auditor general, Pittsburgh mayor call for marijuana legalization https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13882695-74/auditor-general-pittsburgh-mayor-call-for-marijuana-legalization Pa. report: Legalizing marijuana could generate $580 million in state tax...

News Digest :: July 19, 2018

Legislature Desperate for answers, suburban groups bankroll two-county study of Sunoco pipeline http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/sunoco-pipeline-safety-environment-chester-delaware-20180718.html Local lawmakers to hold clean energy forum at WCU...

Farnese: Ban “Gay and Trans Panic” Defense in Murder Cases

Harrisburg – July 18, 2018 — Assailants charged with murder against LGBTQ individuals would be prohibited from using “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses to avoid conviction or mitigate punishment, if legislation authored by state Sen. Larry Farnese...