Politics

The legislation would establish a $120 billion revitalization fund to help independent restaurants deal with the long-term structural challenges facing the industry because of COVID-19 and support the reemployment of 11 million workers

The Department of State is required to publish a report on the June 2 primary election to help identify any necessary changes to the Pennsylvania Election Code before the general election in November

It recommends enhancing workforce development efforts, refurbishing county parks and more

Amendments address the creation of a database of previous disciplinary actions for use in the hiring process for law enforcement

This landmark legislation would fully and permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and work to repair maintenance issues in national parks

The legislation would provide accountability with respect to international reporting and monitoring of outbreaks of novel viruses and diseases, sanction bad actors and review the actions of the World Health Organization

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick was recognized for demonstrating bipartisan leadership and constructive governing

$100,000 will go to the Network of Victim Assistance so it can train male forensic interviewers so child victims have a choice of the gender of their interviewer

The bills would waive penalties for early CD withdrawals and remote banking/ATM charges during COVID-19

Senate Bill 275 allows previous convictions of strangulation to be considered in sentencings for subsequent cases and in child custody proceedings