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...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...Joint State Legislative Hearing in Pittsburgh Focuses on Improving Community-Police Relations
A joint state Senate-House Democratic Policy Committee hearing was held in Wilkinsburg to focus on proposals aimed at improving community-police relations. Held locally at the request of Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and Rep. Ed Gainey, the hearing was aimed at...Joint State Legislative Hearing in Pittsburgh Focuses on Improving Community-Police Relations
Wilkinsburg — July 17, 2018 – A joint state Senate-House Democratic Policy Committee hearing was held today in Wilkinsburg to focus on proposals aimed at improving community-police relations. Held locally at the request of Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and...Senator Costa Hears Testimony on Improving Police & Community Relations
Wilkinsburg — July 17, 2018 — Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today attended a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania House and Senate Policy Committees regarding police and community relations. “Improving relations between police departments and the...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...Sen. Sabatina Tours Orleans Technical College Career Training Center
Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) visited Orleans Technical College Career Training Center in Philadelphia where he toured the facility, met with students and discussed the benefits of the center and its programs.