News Digest:: March 21, 2024
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BUCKS COUNTY – March 20, 2024 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today new legislation to jumpstart a new era of reliable, sustainable energy development in Pennsylvania. Following Governor Shapiro’s ambitious energy announcement last week …
Harrisburg, Pa − March 20, 2024 – Pennsylvania will establish its own cap-and-trade program to reduce harmful emissions, lower consumers’ electric bills, and create clean energy jobs under legislation introduced today by state Senator Carolyn Comitta and …
SB 1054, PN 1435 (Mastriano) – Amends the Overdose Mapping Act to require EMS providers to report overdoses to the Overdose Information Network (ODIN). A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 1111, PN 1429 (Baker) – Amends Title 42 to ensure all inchoate crimes …
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Harrisburg, PA − March 20, 2024 − Senator Hughes applauded yesterday’s passage of HB2017 out the of the House Consumer Protection, Technology, and Utilities Committee. The legislation proposes similar actions that were included in Senator Hughes and …
Harrisburg − March 19, 2024 – State Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that his bill, SB146, was passed unanimously by the House on third consideration. The legislation exempts veterans and others in recovery programs from fishing license fees. This bill, …
SB 831, PN 921 (Yaw) – This bill would set up regulatory framework for carbon capture and storage – Proves for the injection of carbon dioxide into an underground reservoir for the purpose of carbon sequestrations, for the ownership of pore space below …
Harrisburg, PA – March 19, 2024 – Pennsylvania Senators Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17) and Jimmy Dillon (D-5) today unveiled legislation to enforce rental rate protection measures to combat unfair and predatory rental increases. Senate Bill 1095, will cap …
Harrisburg − March 19, 2024 – State Senators Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) and Chris Gebhard (R, Berks, Lancaster, and Lebanon) are pleased to announce the successful passage of Senate Bill 1021 by the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee. With a …
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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 ( …
Philadelphia, PA − March 17, 2024 − Today, State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Ben Waxman joined the Friends of Rittenhouse Square to update and celebrate the ongoing work on behalf of one of Philadelphia’s most beloved parks. “One of the …
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March 16, 2024 − The Pennsylvania Lottery will be updating to new systems, impacting consumers’ ability to purchase tickets after midnight on Monday, March 18, until late into the day on Tuesday, March 19, Sen. Nick Miller advised residents today. “I …
Reading − March 15, 2024 − Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced $39 million in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act grant funding for 36 school districts, including $1,833,360 for the Reading School District. The federal Bipartisan …
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 …
Philadelphia, PA – March 15, 2024 − Senator Hughes hosted a press conference with fellow lawmakers and legal leaders from across Pennsylvania to recognize a historic milestone for Pennsylvania public defense and the overall equality of the Commonwealth’s …