The state’s budgets have increased 3.5 times more during the last two Democratic administrations than the previous Republican one.
Coleman’s weapon incident notification bill signed into law
The law requires schools to quickly notify parents, guardians, and school employees if a weapon is discovered at a school property, event, or vehicle.
Farry: Senate Institutional and Sustainability Committee advances bill to strengthen Pennsylvania’s nursing workforce
Pennsylvania has a shortage of nurses, driven in part by increasing health care demands, workforce changes, and limited nursing program capacity.
County leaders discuss SNAP crisis, assistance with partner agencies
The Commissioners are expected to consider $200,000 this week in new funding to food providers.
The real hit behind Mike Tyson’s marijuana push in PA
Pennsylvania is squarely in the marijuana industry’s sights.
Coleman’s consumer protection bill passes Senate committee
Senate Bill 1074 would update Pennsylvania’s Public Adjuster Licensing Law that was last amended in 2012.
Sheriff Harran applauds committee advancement of critical DNA public safety bill
Harran urged the full State Senate to pass the “commonsense” legislation to solve crimes and prevent future victims.
Northeast state governments carry higher taxpayer debts
Pennsylvania carries $5,872 in debt per taxpayer.
Coleman measure on school weapon incidents headed to governor
The legislation stems from an incident in the Parkland School District when parents learned about a weapon incident from police reports and the local news.
