June 22, 2018
June 22, 2018
The Senate unanimously approved House Bill 17, which amends the state Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Act to allow for a parent or legal guardian to provide consent over the objection of a minor when medical care or counseling is provided for substance abuse. The bill...
June 22, 2018
Harrisburg – June 22, 2018 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement on the passage of the 2018-19 state budget: “I am pleased with this bipartisan spending plan. It holds the line on taxes, keeps spending under the...
June 22, 2018
Harrisburg – June 22, 2018 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia) said he hopes the 2018-2019 budget lays the foundation for future bipartisan negotiations and a willingness to work in a timely fashion. Senator Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Committee...
June 22, 2018
Harrisburg – June 22, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Senate passed the state budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 (House Bill 2121) by a vote of 47-2. “In January, the Senate Democratic caucus outlined our priorities for the year and this budget puts the money where...
June 22, 2018
Harrisburg – June 22, 2018 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today released a statement following the Senate’s passage of a $32.7 billion General Fund state budget for 2018-19. The spending plan includes more than $160 million in new investments in...
June 22, 2018
June 22, 2018
Budget Pa. legislative leaders release more details on new school safety programs https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/06/legislative_leaders_release_mo.html#incart_river_index Pa. leaders seek the modest middle ground on education...
June 21, 2018
SB 892, PN 1533 (Reschenthaler) – The bill amends the Chiropractic Practice Act, in licensure and regulation, further providing for license required. Senate concurred in House Amendments. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 978, PN 1860 (Baker) – This...
June 21, 2018
Budget Pa. House passes $32.7 billion state budget that requires no tax increase https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/06/pa_house_passes_327_billion_st.html#incart_river_index Pa. House sends $32.7 billion plan to Senate...
