Michael Riccardi

September 10, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of Sept. 6. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate was poised to return to session Sept. 20 and the state House of Representatives was scheduled to reconvene Sept. 27.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read

August 20, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Aug. 16. Both houses of the General Assembly were in summer recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate was scheduled to come back Sept. 20 and the state House of Representatives was set to return to session Sept. 27.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

August 20, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

A measure that would randomize the order in which candidates for public office appear on ballots—and thus reduce the advantage enjoyed by those listed first—has been assigned to a committee for vetting.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

August 16, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Parents could shoulder liability if they decline to follow or opt out of in-school masking mandates under legislation set to be proposed in the Pennsylvania Senate.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

August 13, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Aug. 9. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate is scheduled to return to session Sept. 20. The state House of Representatives is set to reconvene Sept. 27.

By Michael Riccardi

4 minute read

August 06, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Gov. Tom Wolf and the members of the bipartisan COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced Aug. 2 that they have asked the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation, and county and local officials to support vaccination efforts in Pennsylvania and encourage their constituents to get vaccinated.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

July 30, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of July 26. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate was scheduled to return to session Sept. 20. The state House of Representatives was set to reconvene Sept. 27.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

July 30, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Wolf administration on July 26 announced it was investing $97 million to replace and phase out lead infrastructure in Pennsylvania's water system.

By Michael Riccardi

3 minute read

July 23, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania stands to receive a maximum combined payment of approximately $1 billion from settlement funds created by three pharmaceutical companies and a drugmaker to resolve liability for the opioid addiction crisis, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro said July 21.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

July 23, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of July 19. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate is scheduled to reconvene Sept. 20. The state House of Representatives is set to return to session Sept. 27.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read