Next Tuesday is the primary election in Pennsylvania. There are several out candidates running for office throughout the commonwealth in local and judicial elections. None of the state judicial candidates running have shared that they identify as LGBT. PYC does not offer endorsements of candidates. Our listing of candidates here […]
Acting Physician General Rachel Levine Awaits Confirmation
It is now confirmation season in Harrisburg, when the State Senate reviews and approves nominees for the new Governor’s cabinet. Gov. Wolf’s first nominees were confirmed today by the senate. The four confirmed were Adjutant General James Joseph, Economic and Community Development Secretary Dennis Davin, General Services Secretary Curtis Topper […]
Gov. Wolf Calls for Non-discrimination in Annual Budget Address
In his first annual budget address Governor Tom Wolf laid out his plans for his upcoming financial plan for the state. During his remarks before a joint session of the State Senate and House of Representatives, Gov. Wolf made a call for employment non-discrimination protections on the basis of sexual […]
Suicide Prevention Bill Passes the State House
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has adopted HB 1559, a suicide prevention bill focusing on education for teachers in public middle and high schools. The bill was adopted in a 194 – 3 vote. HB 1559 was introduced by Rep. Frank Farina (D-115) on June 20, 2013. Just seven days […]
House GOP Policy Comm. Holds First Meeting on Rural Poverty
On Tuesday, August 6, 2013, the House GOP Policy Committee held a roundtable discussion on rural poverty at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. In attendance was Committee Chairman Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana), Rep. Tom Sankey (R-Clearfield), and Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion). The House members heard from community leaders and experts […]
House GOP Policy Comm. Launches Agenda to Combat Poverty
Today, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) held a press conference in the Capitol to announce the launch of “Empowering Opportunities: Gateways Out of Poverty.” This initiative by the majority policy committee will work to address the issues faced by Pennsylvania’s poorest citizens and how the legislature […]
Final House Select Committee on School Safety Hearing
On Monday, July 15, the House Select Committee on School Safety held its final hearing. In the Irvis Office Building at the State Capitol, legislators listened to expert testimony from a variety of educational community stakeholders on the issue of school safety. CommonGround PA submitted testimony in support of including […]
House Adopts Child Abuse Prevention Reform Package
Today the Pennsylvania House of Representatives adopted HB 435, the last bill of the Pennsylvania Task Force for Child Protection legislative package. HB 435 and seven other pieces of legislation were championed by House Children and Youth Committee Chair Rep. Kathy Watson (R-144, Warrington) and several other House members following […]
House Advances Holocaust Education Legislation
Today the House unanimously adopted a bill by Rep. Paul Clymer (R-145, Quakertown) providing for Holocaust education in Pennsylvania public schools. HB 1424 empowers public school districts to offer curriculum dealing with the Holocaust, at any grade level. The legislation allows educators to receive continuing education credits for academic programs […]