Supreme Court Decision Throwing Out the Congressional Maps Is a Good Start

January 26, 2018

Op-ed by State Senator Lisa Boscola

Since my first experience with map drawing back in 2001, it was apparent that partisanship plays too large a role in our redistricting effort.  The recent decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court discarding the congressional maps merely serves to reaffirm this position.

The General Assembly has long had the tools to fix the issue once and for all by taking the politics out of map drawing.  It is why I am a proud prime sponsor of SB 22.  This legislation provides for the creation of an independent commission to draw our lines every 10 years.  This has never been a partisan issue for me, but a practical one.

Boscola Lauds Opening of Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Bethlehem

January 17, 2018

Bethlehem, January 17, 2018 – State Sen. Lisa Boscola today provided the following comment about the opening of Pennsylvania’s first medical marijuana dispensary, located in Bethlehem: “I’m pleased by what Keystone Canna Remedies in Bethlehem will mean to our...

Senators Urge Yes Vote on Property Tax Ballot Referendum

October 31, 2017

Op-ed by State Senators Lisa Boscola and Pat Browne

Citizens of Pennsylvania will have an opportunity to cast their vote for an important ballot question which could lead to real property tax reform. We are urging citizens to vote yes.

Due to its legal language and structure, ballot questions are often written in confusing and hard-to-understand and this one is no different. However, the underlying issue is pretty straight forward. By voting yes, voters will approve a constitutional amendment to expand the homestead exclusion from one-half of the median assessed value of all homestead properties in a taxing district to up to 100 percent of the assessed value of each homestead property.

Boscola and Stefano Win Key Endorsements for Tougher Restitution Law

September 22, 2017

Bethlehem, September 22, 2017 – The Office of Victim Advocate and the Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Association are working with state Senators Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) and Pat Stefano (R-Fayette) on legislation that would enable government, business and...