Two Pa. House and Senate leaders (sorta) defend our lackluster legislature | John Baer
A key element in my unending criticism of our insulated, leaden legislature is that its leaders and separate chambers operate in silos of self-interest — to the detriment of democracy and the common good. Plus, leaders demonstrate little concern for the image of the...Workers need a Pa. Workplace Freedom Act
The following op-ed was posted by PennLive.com.
As expected, the Supreme Court voted against unions and working people in the Janus v. AFSCME case. This landmark decision makes it easier for anti-worker extremists to rig the economy and try to divide working people.
The outcome of the Janus case will harm public servants such as nurses, teachers, school district workers, police, firefighters and social workers, in addition to driving down wages for everyone, eliminating health insurance for many working families and making workplace accidents and deaths more likely.
News Digest :: July 2, 2018
Legislature Bipartisan bill seeks to introduce a legal definition of bullying, making it a misdemeanor offense, in Pa....News Digest :: July 1, 2018
Education Wolf pledges millions to tackle lead paint in city schools http://www.philly.com/philly/news/special_packages/toxic-city/stories/lead-asbestos-toxic-city-schools-emergency-repairs-wolf-kenney-hite-20180629.html Penn Hills School District adopts...Sen. Williams Hosts Safe Summer Gun Buyback
In acknowledgement of the gun violence epidemic declared in Philadelphia by Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) and Gov. Tom Wolf, Sen. Williams joined with the 12th and 18th Philadelphia Police Districts to host a “no questions asked” Safe Summer Gun Buyback event.
Sen. Leach Leads Hundreds in Protest Demanding Trump Keep Families Together
State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) today led a Families Belong Together protest at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, PA. More than 300 people attended the event.
News Digest :: June 30, 2018
Education Wolf pledges millions to tackle lead paint in city schools http://www.philly.com/philly/news/special_packages/toxic-city/stories/lead-asbestos-toxic-city-schools-emergency-repairs-wolf-kenney-hite-20180629.htm Gov. Wolf calls for drastic school funding...Sen. Williams Joins Gov. Wolf for Signing of Clean Slate Legislation
Harrisburg — June 28, 2018 – Senator Anthony H. Williams joined Gov. Tom Wolf at the bill signing for House Bill 1419, also known as the “clean slate” bill, into law. “With enactment of this clean slate legislation, citizens who have paid their debt to...Sen. Hughes Hails $15 Million for Emergency Cleanup and Repair of “Toxic” Schools
The investment to help eliminate threats from lead, asbestos and mold in Philadelphia schools announced by Gov. Tom Wolf, state Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia), other officials is an “excellent beginning and a down payment for our children’s future,” according to Hughes.