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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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January 17, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from Jan. 10 and the week of Jan. 13. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The state House of Representatives was scheduled to return to session Tuesday. The Pennsylvania Senate was set to come back to the Capitol on Jan. 27.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

January 13, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

House Committee Hears From Leaders of Agriculture Advocacy Groups

State Rep. Martin Causer, R-McKean, said the committee is focusing on rural broadband, agritourism liability and dairy industry investments for legislative efforts this year.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

January 10, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of Jan. 6. 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 reconvene Jan. 27.

By Michael Riccardi

9 minute read

January 03, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Wolf: All Pa. Counties Have Taken Action to Acquire New Voting Machines

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Dec. 31 that all 67 Pennsylvania counties have taken official action toward acquiring new voting systems.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

January 03, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Dec. 30. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time, with the Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives each scheduled to return to session Tuesday

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

December 27, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from Dec. 19-20 and the week beginning Dec. 23. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were each scheduled to return to session Jan. 7, 2020.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read

December 20, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of Dec. 16. 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 Jan. 7, 2020.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

December 20, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

House Approves Resolution to Study Mental Health Services

A resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study access to community mental health services for Pennsylvania families has unanimously passed the House.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

December 06, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Gov. Wolf Extends Declaration of Opioid Disaster in Pa.

Gov. Tom Wolf on Dec. 3 extended for the eighth time his declaration of an opioid disaster in Pennsylvania.

By Michael Riccardi

1 minute read

December 06, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Dec. 2. The Pennsylvania Senate was in recess at press time subject to the call of President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, R-Jefferson. The state House of Representatives was in recess and set to return to session Dec. 9.

By Michael Riccardi

4 minute read