Michael Riccardi

October 25, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

The state Senate of Pennsylvania last week unanimously passed legislation to establish a $5 million grant fund to improve safety and security of facilities used by faith-based organizations.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

October 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal

If Barr does not recuse himself, the bar association's statement said, "he should resign or, failing that, be subject to sanctions, including possible removal, by Congress."

By Michael Riccardi

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October 18, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of Oct. 14. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. They were scheduled to return to session Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

October 18, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Significant work remains to be done to save lives and stop the flow of fentanyl into Pennsylvania, even though the fight to curb overdoses has made progress, according to a report released Oct. 16 by state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.

By Michael Riccardi

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October 11, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

A bill requiring employers in the construction industry to use the federal E-Verify system to ensure that their employees don't include individuals not authorized to work in the United States has become law without Wolf's signature.

By Michael Riccardi

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October 11, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action Oct. 4 and the week beginning Oct. 7. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time, and scheduled to return to session Oct. 21.

By Michael Riccardi

8 minute read

October 04, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, in an appearance with Gov. Tom Wolf on Oct. 2, said he would ask the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons to expedite applications for pardons from those with low-level marijuana convictions.

By Michael Riccardi

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October 04, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Gov. Tom Wolf on Oct. 3 issued an executive order committing Pennsylvania to reduce carbon emissions in the electric industry and directing that the state join a regional consortium committed to mitigating climate change.

By Michael Riccardi

3 minute read

September 27, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Sept. 23. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time, with the Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives each set to return to session Oct. 21.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

September 27, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Pennsylvania Senate approved a comprehensive bill Sept. 25 that seeks to address deep-seated issues within the state's career and technical education system that have long stymied the growth of post-secondary education options for Pennsylvania students, according to its sponsor, Sen. Ryan Aument.

By Michael Riccardi

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