News Digest :: July 30, 2018

Legislature Dinniman recognizes St. James Episcopal on 175th anniversary http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180730/dinniman-recognizes-st-james-episcopal-on-175th-anniversary Eliminate panic defense...

News Digest :: July 29, 2018

Education Lehigh Valley school districts answer call to add armed security http://www.mcall.com/news/education/mc-nws-school-security-armed-guards-20180613-story.html – nt=oft12aH-3gp2 Eureka! Pennsylvania’s first traveling math lab to serve K-6 students...

News Digest :: July 28, 2018

Local News Erie restaurants weigh effect of food trucks http://www.goerie.com/news/20180728/erie-restaurants-weigh-effect-of-food-trucks Middletown declares emergency disaster https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/07/middletown_declares_emergency.html Hersheypark,...

News Digest :: July 27, 2018

Legislature Local legislators join fight to bring clean energy solutions http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180726/local-legislators-join-fight-to-bring-clean-energy-solutions Attorney defends Arnold Mayor Peconi, denies that Facebook post was racist...

News Digest :: July 26, 2018

Legislature Philly lawmaker’s ban on ‘gay, trans panic defense’ is an idea whose time has come | Editorial https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/07/philly_lawmakers_ban_on_gay_tr.html State Rep. Jake Wheatley wants to legalize marijuana in...

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...