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Michael Riccardi

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].

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June 04, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of May 31. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were each scheduled to return to session Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

June 04, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

GOP Legislators Argue for Bill Requiring COVID Deaths Be Reported to Coroners

Republican legislative leaders on June 2 made their case for a bill that would require deaths attributed to COVID-19 to be reported to county coroners.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

May 28, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

House Government Committee Approves Resolution to Curb Wolf's Emergency Declaration

The state House of Representatives State Government Committee, on a 15-10 vote strictly along party lines, approved a resolution that would curb Gov. Tom Wolf's pandemic emergency disaster declaration.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

May 28, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of May 24. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were each scheduled to return to session June 7.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

May 14, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Bill to Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips Introduced in House

A measure to legalize fentanyl test strips, aimed at reducing overdose deaths, has been introduced in the state House.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

May 14, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of May 10. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were each scheduled to return to session May 24.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

May 08, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. House Approves Bill Curbing Use of Nondisclosure Agreements

The state House of Representatives on May 5 unanimously approved a measure aimed at curbing the use of nondisclosure agreements that prevent the reporting of sexual misconduct in the workplace.

By Michael Riccardi

1 minute read

May 08, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of May 3. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate was scheduled to return to session Monday. The state House of Representatives was set to come back May 24.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

April 30, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of April 26. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The state House of Representatives was scheduled to return to session Monday. The Pennsylvania Senate was set to resume its work May 10.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read

April 30, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Senate Passes Bill to Help Firefighter Recruitment

Legislation designed to help recruit and train the next generation of firefighters passed the Pennsylvania Senate on a unanimous vote April 28.

By Michael Riccardi

1 minute read