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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 14, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of June 10. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. Members of the Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were set to return to session Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

9 minute read

June 07, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Court Hears Arguments on Absentee Voting Deadline

The Commonwealth Court heard its first arguments June 5 in a constitutional challenge to Pennsylvania's absentee voting deadline, considering defense motions to dismiss parts of the lawsuit filed by nine voters who said that in November 2018, they were unable to return completed ballots in advance of the deadline, the Friday before the election.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

June 07, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive, legislative and judicial activity from the week of June 3. The General Assembly was in recess at press time, with lawmakers in both chambers scheduled to return to session Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

May 31, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of May 27. The General Assembly was in recess, with members of the Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives scheduled to return to session Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read

May 31, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Senator Ward Announces Bills on Emissions Testing

Senate Transportation Committee Chairwoman Kim Ward, R-Westmoreland, announced a package of bills May 30 aimed at easing the requirements of the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program, particularly for counties in western Pennsylvania.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

May 24, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive, legislative and electoral action from the week of May 20. The state House of Representatives was in session at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate was in recess, with senators were scheduled to return to session June 3.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

May 24, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Reps Introduce Bill to Help Ex-Offenders Obtain Professional License

A bipartisan duo in the state House on May 22 announced that they've teamed up to introduce legislation aimed at easing the path for ex-offenders to be licensed and certified professionals.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

May 17, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Wolf Campaigns for 'Restore Pennsylvania' Infrastructure Plan

Gov. Tom Wolf on May 15 continued to campaign for his ambitious “Restore Pennsylvania” infrastructure policy.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

May 17, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of May 13. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The state House of Representative was scheduled to return to session Wednesday, and the Pennsylvania Senate was expected to return to session June 3.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

May 10, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of May 6. The General Assembly was in recess at press time. The state House of Representatives was scheduled to return to session Monday. The Pennsylvania Senate was set to return June 3.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read