News Digest :: July 18, 2018

Legislature Politicians, police discuss changes to state law in wake of Antwon Rose II shooting http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/07/17/Politicians-police-panel-wilkinsburg-democrats-pennsylvana-legislature-Antwon-Rose-II-shooting/stories/201807170151...

Sen. Hughes and Sheryl Lee Ralph to Honor Local Jazz Legends

PHILADELPHIA, July 17, 2018 — State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery County) and his wife Sheryl Lee Ralph will honor musical legends at their 3rd annual Jazz Legacy Awards, which takes place on July 27 at Noon at the Clef Club of Jazz and Performing...

News Digest :: July 17, 2018

Legislature Letter asking for Arnold mayor’s removal sent to the state Senate https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13873136-74/letter-asking-for-arnold-mayors-removal-sent-to-the-state-senate Telemedicine could improve Pennsylvania health care. So why...

News Digest :: July 16, 2018

Legislature Pa.’s sports betting taxes so high legal bookmakers may shun state http://www.philly.com/philly/business/pa-legal-sports-bookmakers-taxes-new-jersey-casinos-20180716.html New Pennsylvania law allows school boards to discuss security measures in...

PA Senate News Digest for Sunday, July 15, 2018

Legislative issues Editorial: Call a special session to fix redistricting mess http://www.delcotimes.com/opinion/20180714/editorial-call-a-special-session-to-fix-redistricting-mess Mandate lead test for schools...

PA Senate News Digest for Saturday, July 14, 2018

State News Human services department admits to web glitch that exposed personal info of 2,000 Pennsylvanians https://triblive.com/news/adminpage/13864264-74/human-services-department-admits-to-web-glitch-that-exposed-personal-info-of State election officials in US...