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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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November 29, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of legislative and executive action taking place Nov. 22 and the week beginning Nov. 25. 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. 16.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

November 22, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of Nov. 18. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were in session at press time.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read

November 15, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

House Committee to Vote on Gift Restrictions

Legislation to impose restrictions on gifts to public officers, public employees and candidates for public office will be voted on by the state House of Representatives State Government Committee this week, according to state Rep. Garth Everett, R-Lycoming, the primary sponsor of the proposal.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

November 15, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Nov. 11. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. Members of the Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were scheduled to return to session Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

November 08, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Gov. Wolf Promises to Veto 'Heartbeat Bill'

Gov. Tom Wolf on Nov. 1 promised to veto a "heartbeat bill" making its way through the General Assembly that would restrict women's reproductive rights.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

November 08, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from Nov. 1 and the week of Nov. 4. The General Assembly was in recess at press time. Members of the Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were scheduled to return to session Nov. 18.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

November 06, 2019 | New York Law Journal

US District Judge Junks Trump Administration's Health Care 'Conscience Rule'

The rule, which was scheduled to go into effect Nov. 22, was vacated as unconstitutional and adopted in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.

By Michael Riccardi

4 minute read

November 01, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Oct. 28. 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 Nov. 18.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read

November 01, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

House Committee Recommends Updates to Lobbying Disclosure Laws

The House Oversight Committee has recommended that lobbying disclosure laws be updated to squarely place the burden of reporting on lobbyists, and also to ensure that the Department of State can communicate audit findings to the State Ethics Commission, and that the primary reasons for the adoption of regulations are to increase transparency and assist stakeholders with compliance.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

October 25, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of Oct. 21. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time and were scheduled to return to session Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

4 minute read