Pest Session Report :: Tuesday, April 9, 2024

SB 819, PN 928 (Yaw) – Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to establish the crimes of trespass and vandalism related to critical infrastructure facilities; and creates a private cause of action against individuals that are arrested or convicted of violating the new...

Sen. Fontana Statement on Downtown Tax Abatement Proposal

Pittsburgh – April 9, 2024 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding the proposed Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Program (LERTA) for Downtown Pittsburgh: I wholeheartedly support Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby...

News Digest:: April 9, 2024

Legislature PHEAA joins PA Treasury in encouraging students and families to save for college | State | theprogressnews.com Route 202 Bridge In Doylestown Named In Memory Of U.S. Army Captain | Doylestown, PA Patch Heritage Foundation Archives – The Pennsylvania...

Post Session Report :: Monday, April 8, 2024

HB 1295, PN 1597 (Mullins) – Amends Title 63 (Professional and Occupations (State Licensed)) to provide for hearing requirements using a virtual option for participation.  A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 831, PN 1434 (Yaw) – This bill would set up regulatory framework...

News Digest:: April 5, 2024

Legislature $11.5M proposal targets school-age child care programs | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com Feds give Pennsylvania $244M for mine land problems | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com The CSPA Q&A: State Sen. Carolyn Comitta – City & State...