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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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May 10, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Senate Approves Package of Bills to Help Farmers

The Pennsylvania Senate last week approved a package of seven bills aimed at helping farmers.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

May 03, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Gov. Wolf Releases New Climate Action Plan

Gov. Tom Wolf on April 29 released a new climate action plan that proposes more than 100 practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and also announced Pennsylvania's membership in the U.S. Climate Alliance.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

May 03, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legal action for the week of April 29. 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 Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

8 minute read

April 26, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Rep. Reintroduces Bill Aimed at Budget Spending Control

State Rep. Ryan Warner, R-Fayette, announced April 23 that he was reintroducing a bill aimed at keeping state budget spending in check.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

April 26, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of April 22. 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

April 19, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Sens. Introduce Bill to Establish Family Leave Insurance Program

A bipartisan duo in the Pennsylvania Senate has introduced a bill that would establish a family and medical leave insurance program.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

April 19, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of April 15. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives are scheduled to return to session April 29.

By Michael Riccardi

4 minute read

April 12, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Senate Committee Approves Redistricting Reform Legislation

Senate Bill 22, whose prime sponsor is Sen. Lisa Boscola, D-Northampton, would require significant public input, apply sound map-drawing standards and establish a fair process for final map adoption.

By Michael Riccardi

1 minute read

April 12, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of April 8. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The state House of Representatives was set to reconvene Monday. The Pennsylvania Senate is scheduled to return to session April 29.

By Michael Riccardi

3 minute read

April 05, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

House Working to Advance Bills Protecting Crime Victims

Leaders of the state House of Representatives said the chamber in April will focus its efforts on better protections for victims of crime and abuse, working to advance a series of bills.

By Michael Riccardi

3 minute read