Michael Riccardi

July 16, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Child tax credits enabled by the American Rescue Plan should be made permanent, according to Pennsylvania Sen. Art Haywood, D-Montgomery, who on July 13 hosted a press conference and rally, in partnership with fellow lawmakers and advocates.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

July 16, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of July 12. Both houses of the General Assembly were on their summer break at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate was scheduled to return to session Sept. 20. The state House of Representatives was set to come back Sept. 27.

By Michael Riccardi

9 minute read

July 09, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of July 5. 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 return Sept. 27.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

July 02, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of June 28. 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 return Sept. 27.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

July 02, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Calling it an "anti-vaccination" bill, Gov. Tom Wolf on July 1 vetoed Senate Bill 618, which would expressly reject the issuance of "vaccine passports" and curb the power of the Department of Health.

By Michael Riccardi

1 minute read

June 25, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Pennsylvania Senate on June 24 voted to ban the requirement of "vaccine passports." Senate Bill 618, which was sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward, R-Blair, is aimed at preventing the excess use of power by the state secretary of health while ensuring the protection of public health.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

June 25, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

This is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of June 21. The state House of Representatives was in session at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate was in recess but scheduled to return to work June 25.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

June 18, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Among other things, HB 1300 expands Pennsylvania's voter identification law; requires regular audits of elections; and improves procedural uniformity among the state's 67 counties.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

June 18, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of June 14. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were each set to return to session Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

June 04, 2021 | Delaware Business Court Insider

In a first-impression opinion, the justices placed boundaries on state agencies' actions to enforce administrative subpoenas.

By Michael Riccardi

4 minute read