Enewsletters Archive - Page 26 of 41

July 15, 2021

Enews Updates – July 15, 2021

In this Update: Legislative Reapportionment Commission Update 2021 Legislative Roundup: Children & Families State Government Merger to Save Taxpayer Dollars Preventing Child Deaths in Hot Cars Increased Unemployment Compensation Fraud and Identity Theft Legislative Reapportionment Commission Update The Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission held an administrative meeting and public hearing Tuesday to focus on staffing, census […] [Read More]

July 8, 2021

Enews Updates – July 8, 2021

In this Update: Parents have until July 15 to Choose Additional Year of Education for their Child Following Pandemic Disruptions 2021-22 State Budget in Detail Bills of Note Passed by the Senate in 2021 Bipartisan Task Force Recommends Steps to Improve Juvenile Justice System Avoiding Tick Bites and Lyme Disease Parents have until July 15 […] [Read More]

June 29, 2021

Enews Updates – June 29, 2021

In this Update: General Assembly Approves Budget that Holds the Line on Taxes, Boosts Rainy Day Fund, Supports Schools, Roads and Nursing Homes Senate Passes Comprehensive Voter Rights Bill to Transform Election System, Restore Faith Increased Support for Crime Victims Approved by Senate Senate Passes Kayden’s Law to Protect Children during Custody Disputes Homeless Students […] [Read More]

June 25, 2021

Enews Updates – June 25, 2021

In this Update: Work Continues on 2021-22 State Budget Senate Passes Plan for Voter Verification Constitutional Amendment Senate Sends Bill to Rein in Health Secretary’s Power, Ban Vaccine Passports to Governor’s Desk Bill to Expand Senior Access to Prescription Drugs Approved by Senate Measure Offering Optional Year of Education Due to COVID-19 Goes to the […] [Read More]

June 17, 2021

Enews Updates – June 17, 2021

Senate Approves My Bill to Improve Day Care Safety The Senate approved my bill on Tuesday that will improve safety in state-regulated daycare facilities, a measure I introduced in response to a tragic fire that claimed the lives of five young children in Erie on August 11, 2019. Senate Bill 563, which amends the state […] [Read More]

June 11, 2021

Enews Updates – June 11, 2021

Committee Holds Hearing on Skill Games As a member of the Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee, I participated in a Monday public hearing with the Gaming Control Board on regulation of skill games. Click here for video of the hearing. General Assembly Terminates Emergency Declaration, Ensures Key Waivers Remain The General Assembly voted […] [Read More]

June 3, 2021

Enews Updates – June 3, 2021

In this Update: Funding Available for Broadband Deployment Projects State Restrictions on Senior Community Centers Relaxed New Law Updates CDL Licensing Requirements Fundraising Option for First Responders, Veterans Groups and Nonprofits Approved by Senate Senate Sends “Motorcycle Lemon Law” to House of Representatives Funding Available for Broadband Deployment Projects Projects that facilitate the deployment […] [Read More]

May 27, 2021

Enews Updates – May 27, 2021

Committee Oks Measure Requiring Public Notice of Information Breaches As the General Assembly continues its review of the major data breach by a firm hired by the state for COVID-19 contract tracing, the Senate Communications & Technology Committee approved a bill I sponsored that requires timely public notification when a security breach compromises personal information. […] [Read More]

May 20, 2021

Enews Updates – May 20, 2021

In this Update: Voters Approve Constitutional Amendments to Improve Emergency Response Citizens can Comment on PennDOT Plan to Toll Highway Bridges Senate Holds Two Public Hearings on 5G Deployment in Pennsylvania Capitol Hunger Garden Breaks Ground on 11th Season Observing National EMS Week Voters Approve Constitutional Amendments to Improve Emergency Response In Tuesday’s primary election, […] [Read More]

May 17, 2021

Tomorrow: Your Voice, Your Choice!

Tomorrow: Your Voice, Your Choice! Up until last year, our state government operated under guidelines set by the state Constitution, which established three separate, co-equal branches – executive, legislative and judicial – and a checks and balance system. That all changed in March 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic and Governor Wolf’s disaster declaration. The COVID-19 […] [Read More]