Senator Lisa Boscola Archives

Boscola Requests Governor to Call Special Session on Independent Redistricting

July 9, 2018

HARRISBURG, July 9, 2018 – In an effort to salvage Pennsylvania’s last opportunity until the 2030 U.S. Census for redistricting reform, today Sen. Lisa Boscola is calling on Governor Tom Wolf to use his authority to convene a special session of the General Assembly on...

Boscola Pleased with State Budget’s Investment in Jobs and Education

June 22, 2018

HARRISBURG, June 22, 2018 – State Sen. Lisa Boscola today provided the following comment on the Senate’s bipartisan passage of the 2018-19 state budget (House Bill 2121). The legislation now goes to the governor for enactment. “In addition to holding the line on...

State Senate Passes Sen. Boscola’s Redistricting Bill

June 13, 2018

Harrisburg, June 13, 2018 – The state Senate today voted 35-14 in favor of Sen. Lisa M. Boscola’s (D-Northampton/Lehigh) statewide redistricting reform legislation. The measure would amend the state’s constitution to establish a citizen’s commission to redraw...

PA Senate Democrats Vote Against Aument Amendment to Senate Bill 22, Decry Hypocrisy

June 12, 2018

HARRISBURG, PA − June 12, 2018 − The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats voted unanimously against a Senator Aument amendment to create judicial districts, as part of the redistricting reform bill, Senate Bill 22.

Sen. Boscola’s Redistricting Bill Set for Full Senate Vote

June 6, 2018

Harrisburg, June 6, 2018 – Following today’s state Senate Appropriations Committee approval, Sen. Lisa M. Boscola’s (D-Northampton/Lehigh) redistricting reform legislation is headed to the full Senate. “I am pleased with the committee’s support to advance the process...