September has been recognized and celebrated as National Preparedness Month. During this month, first responders and government offices and agencies have put out information on citizen preparedness in emergency situations.…
With the Senate returning to session earlier this month, the General Appropriations Bill was sent to the governor, and we now have a budget. With House Bill 611 in place,…
Being appointed chair of the Pennsylvania House Game and Fisheries Committee has been an amazing experience. I have been a member of this committee for the past four years and…
On July 22, people gathered at Settlers Cabin Park to celebrate the life of Alina Sheykhet, the young Pitt student who was brutally murdered by her former boyfriend despite getting…
As we wrap up budget season, education funding has been at the forefront of debate in both the House and Senate, and with the administration. Millions of new dollars have…
HARRISBURG UPDATES | As state budget negotiations wear on, committees continue with legislation push
HARRISBURG UPDATES | As state budget negotiations wear on, committees continue with legislation push
As I write this article, the Legislature is in what should be the final week of budget negotiations. At this point, the House, Senate and administration are still working on…
The Pennsylvania State House and Senate both met in session the week of June 5 and passed various pieces of legislation, including bills dealing with the state budget. An appropriations…