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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February 04, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Democratic Lawmakers Announce School Funding Plan

Democratic lawmakers on Jan. 31 announced a school budget plan that would represent the largest investment in public education in Pennsylvania history.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

February 04, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Jan. 31. 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 Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

January 28, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Wolf Vetoes General Assembly's Map, Sending Redistricting Issue to Pa. Courts

Wolf, in his veto message, said HB 2146 put forth a congressional redistricting map that failed the fundamental test of fairness and reflected a partisan political process.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

January 28, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Jan. 24. 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 Feb. 7.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read

January 22, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Treasury Returned Over $135M in Unclaimed Property in 2021

Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced Jan. 18 that the Pennsylvania Treasury returned more than $135 million in unclaimed property during 2021. The Treasury also returned 229 military decorations and memorabilia to veterans or their families.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

January 21, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of Jan. 17. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives was set to reconvene Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

4 minute read

January 14, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

House Passes Bill to Restore Fairness in Snow Removal Contracts

House Bill 1665 would nullify certain indemnity clauses in snow removal contracts, said the legislation's sponsor, state Rep. Chris Quinn, R-Delaware.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

January 14, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of Jan. 10. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate was scheduled to return to session Tuesday. The state House of Representatives was set to reconvene Jan. 24.

By Michael Riccardi

9 minute read

December 06, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Two Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Curb Cost of Insulin

Sens. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin, and Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, said their Senate Bill 957, called the "Affordable Insulin Act," would cap the price of a 30-day supply of insulin at $30.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

December 06, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of Pennsylvania executive and legislative action for the week of Nov. 29. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The state Senate and House of Representatives were each set to return to session Dec. 13.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read


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