Michael Riccardi
Michael Riccardi has been a reporter and editor at ALM publications for more than 20 years. A graduate of Villanova University's law school, he lives in Philadelphia. He can be reached at [email protected].
September 10, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Bills Introduced to Create Tracking System for Sexual Assault EvidenceA bipartisan group of lawmakers from both houses of the General Assembly on Sept. 9 introduced bills to establish a statewide tracking system for sexual assault evidence, which would be administered jointly by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Department of Health.
By Michael Riccardi
3 minute read
September 10, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Capitol ReportFollowing 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
Capitol ReportFollowing 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
Bill to Randomize Ballot Order Assigned for VettingA 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
Proposed Bill: Parents Liable if Children Don't Mask at SchoolParents 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
Capitol ReportFollowing 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
Wolf Calls on Elected Officials to Support Vaccination EffortsGov. 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
Capitol ReportFollowing 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
Wolf Administration Investing $97M in Lead EradicationThe 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
Pa. Stands to Receive $1B in Opioid Settlement FundsPennsylvania 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
