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Senators Santarsiero, Collett Introduce Bill to Provide Attorney General with Concurrent Jurisdiction in Environmental Crimes
HARRISBURG - May 16, 2019 – Senators Steve Santarsiero and Maria Collett issued a joint memorandum inviting fellow senators to join them in support of a packet of legislation that provides Pennsylvania’s Office of Attorney General (OAG) with concurrent...
Alleged Victims of Convicted Child Molester Pediatrician Johnnie Barto File First Lawsuit and Call for Passage of SB 540
Harrisburg, PA – May 15, 2019 – Former patients of convicted pedophile pediatrician, Dr. Johnnie Barto announced the filing of a lawsuit against Conemaugh Health Systems, Laurel Pediatrics and Johnnie Barto. These are the first lawsuits filed since Barto was convicted...
Sen. Lindsey M. Williams Introduces Bill to Change Compulsory School Ages
PITTSBURGH, May 14, 2019 --- Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced the introduction of Senate Bill 642, which will amend the Public School Code to lower the compulsory enrollment age from eight to six. This bill will also raise the drop out age from seventeen...
State Legislators Announce Legislation Addressing Hate Crimes
SQUIRREL HILL - May 9, 2019 - Members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate stood together today outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh to announce plans for legislation that will address hate crimes.“Hate crimes are on...
Senate Approves Legislation to Boost Interest in Career and Technical Education
HARRISBURG -May 8, 2019 – The Senate approved bipartisan legislation today that would help generate more interest in Pennsylvania’s career and technical education programs. Senate Bill 89, sponsored by Senators Vince Hughes (D-Philadelphia) and Ryan P. Aument...
Senate Democrats Spotlight Key Farm Issues, Introduce Elements of PA Farm Bill
HARRISBURG – May 7, 2019 – Senate Democrats introduced key pieces of the PA Farm Bill today, including measures to promote organic farming, exempt taxes for beginning farmers, increase tax credits and stimulate urban farming. The four-bill package is being sponsored...
