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].
March 13, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Capitol ReportFollowing is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of March 9. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were scheduled to return to session Monday.
By Michael Riccardi
6 minute read
March 13, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Wolf Administration Responds to Coronavirus ConcernsGov. Tom Wolf on March 11 banned international travel and curtailed out-of-state travel for state officials and acted to restrict large in-person gatherings for public business.
By Michael Riccardi
3 minute read
March 12, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Western New York Judge Strikes Down Campaign Finance Commission LawThe line between administrative rule-making (which can be delegated) and legislative action (which cannot be delegated) has clearly been transgressed," Supreme Court Justice Ralph Boniello wrote.
By Ryan Tarinelli
2 minute read
March 11, 2020 | New York Law Journal
NY AG James Claims Win in Fight With Trump Administration Over 3D-Printed 'Ghost Guns'The files could be downloaded and used to make unregistered guns that are more challenging to detect, according to James' office.
By Ryan Tarinelli
2 minute read
March 11, 2020 | New York Law Journal
NY Lawmakers Attack Medical Supply Price-Gouging Spurred by CoronavirusMeanwhile, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced her office has sent cease-and-desist letters to two businesses in New York City that she said had been charging excessive prices for disinfectant sprays and hand sanitizers.
By Ryan Tarinelli
4 minute read
March 10, 2020 | New York Law Journal
New Rochelle Courthouses Outside Containment Area; Inmate Advocates Urge Wage Boost for Sanitizer MakersLast summer, amid a quarrel over license plate replacement fees, Cuomo expressed interest in raising wages for prisoners. He said Tuesday the state is not making any profit from the hand sanitizer.
By Ryan Tarinelli
4 minute read
March 06, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Capitol ReportFollowing is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of March 2. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. Pennsylvania senators and members of the state House of Representatives are scheduled to return to session March 16.
By Michael Riccardi
8 minute read
March 06, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Sens. Introduce Bill to Remove Elected Officials for NegligenceSens. Pat Stefano, R-Fayette, and Scott Martin, R-Lancaster, announced plans March 3 to introduce legislation that would empower Pennsylvanians to remove elected officials who neglect the duties of their office.
By Michael Riccardi
2 minute read
February 28, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Senator Announces Bill to End Congressional GerrymanderingSenate Bill 1023 would establish an 11-member Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw congressional district lines.
By Michael Riccardi
2 minute read
February 28, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Capitol ReportFollowing is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of Feb. 24. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. Pennsylvania senators and members of the state House of Representatives were scheduled to return to session March 16.
By Michael Riccardi
6 minute read
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