News Digest:: March 19, 2024

Legislature Cybersecurity experts urge retirement of touchscreen voting machines used in Pennsylvania – The Record Online (therecord-online.com) Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to spend $80M to attack Pennsylvania’s housing crisis. Here’s how. | 90.5 WESA Dolly...

Post Session Report :: Monday, March 18, 2024

SB 978, PN 1234 (Brown) – The bill amends the Second Class Township Code to clarify advertising requirements for the appointment of certified public accountants or firms. A Local Government Commission bill. A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 982, PN 1235 (Dush) – The...

News Digest:: March 18, 2024

Legislature Senators Bob Casey and Vincent Hughes tour 52nd Street small businesses | Local News | phillytrib.com Legislative Roundup – Lower Bucks Times Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Bolster Critical Mineral Security, Counters China – MyChesCo PA housing...

Sen. Fontana Statement on Threat of Tax Reassessment Lawsuit

Pittsburgh – March 15, 2024 − Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding Pittsburgh Public Schools threat to take legal action against Allegheny County to force a property tax reassessment: I understand the budget situation that...

Democratic Leader Jay Costa Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Energy Plan

PITTSBURGH − March 13, 2024 − Today, Governor Josh Shapiro outlined his new Energy Plan, which is intended to cut costs and create jobs.  In response, Democratic Leader Jay Costa releases the following statement:  “I applaud the Governor for restarting a...