Fontana Lauds Wolf’s Budget Priorities

HARRISBURG, February 6, 2018 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement on Gov. Tom Wolf’s $32.9 billion budget proposal for fiscal 2018-19: “I applaud the governor’s proposal and spending priorities. I’m pleased that the governor is...

Blake: Budget Invests in Education, Supports Working Class

HARRISBURG, February 6, 2018 – State Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) today released the following statement regarding Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed $32.987 billion state budget: “I applaud Governor Wolf for his continued dedication and investment in the...

Post Session Report :: Monday, February 5, 2018

HB 631, PN 668 (Marsico) – This bill amends Title 42 to require the court, upon sentencing a person for a Tier III sex offense under the Adam Walsh Act (relating to sexual offenses and tier system), to order the offender to serve a three-year period of probation...

Senate Democratic Wrap-Up for the Week of January 28, 2018

The Senate unanimously passed House Bill 359, which adds bear and elk under the mistaken kill provisions of the Game law. The measure provides for a $100 restitution fine and would revoke one’s hunting license unless the following conditions are met: The violation is...