Post Session Report :: Wednesday, July 26, 2017

SB 667 PN 888 (Stefano):  This bill amends the Urban Redevelopment Law to grant redevelopment authorities the same powers currently allotted to land banks through the Pennsylvania Lank Bank Act.  The bill was approved 46-3.

Senate Democratic Wrap-up for the Week of July 16, 2017

The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 211, which would create a Statewide 2-1-1 System Grant Program. The Pennsylvania 2-1-1 system is a communication system that provides health and human services assistance in certain parts of Pennsylvania.  Currently, the...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, July 18, 2017

SB 211 PN 943 (Browne):  This legislation creates a grant program for a statewide 2-1-1 system, which would provide health and human service assistance, through the dissemination of information about applicable programs and services provided by government and private...

Post Session Report :: Monday, July 17, 2017

The Senate confirmed the following executive nomination by a vote of 34-15: Stanley Knick, Jr., Pennsylvania Game Commission (new appointment) The Senate confirmed the following executive nominations by a vote of 49-0: William Brock, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat...