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July 24, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Third Circuit Upholds Sugar Merger Over DOJ's ObjectionIn Philadelphia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a September 2022 ruling by U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika of the District of Delaware allowing Florida-based U.S. Sugar Corp. to buy financially troubled Imperial Sugar Co.
By Carl W. Hittinger and Alyse F. Stach
5 minute read
July 17, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. House Passes Legislation on Cyber Charter School ReformIn a bipartisan vote, the Pennsylvania House on July 7 passed state Rep. Joe Ciresi's legislation (H.B 1422) that would modernize Pennsylvania's charter school law to specifically address cyber charter schools to ensure transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility.
By Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus
3 minute read
July 10, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pennsylvania's Mail-In Voting Law Is Upheld, AgainA Pennsylvania state court on June 27 rejected the latest Republican effort to throw out the presidential battleground state's broad mail-in voting law that has become a GOP target following former President Donald Trump's baseless claims about election fraud.
By Marc Levy, The Associated Press
2 minute read
July 03, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill on Probation ReformOn June 27, the Senate voted to pass a bill sponsored by Sens. Anthony Williams, D-Delaware; Lisa Baker, R-Luzerne; and Camera Bartolotta, R-Beaver, that will reform Pennsylvania's probation system.
By Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus
1 minute read
June 12, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pennsylvania House OKs $100M for Adult Mental Health ServicesA proposal to allocate $100 million in federal funds to pay for adult mental health programs easily passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, a plan built on the recommendations of a state commission charged with issuing suggestions for coordinated care.
By The Associated Press
2 minute read
June 12, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Capitol ReportFollowing is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of June 5. The Pennsylvania Senate is scheduled to reconvene June 19 and the House of Representatives is scheduled to return to session Monday.
By Alexa Woronowicz
3 minute read
June 05, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Senators Introduce Drug Overdose Treatment LegislationSens. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, and Anthony Williams, D-Delaware, announced they will introduce legislation aimed at helping individuals regain control of their lives following a drug overdose in which a life-sustaining medication was administered.
By Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus
3 minute read
May 30, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
State Rep.'s 'Red Flag' Legislation Passes HouseState Rep. Jennifer O'Mara's legislation to implement Extreme Risk Protection Orders, HB 1018, passed the House May 22 and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
By Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus
2 minute read
May 22, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Democrats Retain Pennsylvania House MajorityDemocrats maintained their narrow Pennsylvania House majority May 16 by winning a special election and along with it continued control over how the chamber will handle abortion, gun rights and election law legislation.
By Mark Scolforo, The Associated Press
3 minute read
May 16, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
State Rep. Introduces Bill to Pay Down Unfunded Liabilities in Pa. Pension SystemsState Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, introduced legislation (HB 1137) on May 8 to pay down the unfunded liabilities in the state and school employees' pensions systems using state surplus funds to relieve tax burdens on local taxpayers and school districts.
By Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus
3 minute read