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, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Wolf Announces Pa.'s First Litter Action Plan

Gov. Tom Wolf on Nov. 22 announced the release of Pennsylvania's first-ever Litter Action Plan, rolling out recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the state.

By Michael Riccardi

3 minute read

November 29, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from Nov. 19 and the week beginning Nov. 22. 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 Dec. 13.

By Michael Riccardi

6 minute read

November 21, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

3 Programs Receive $500K Grants to Help People With Substance Use Disorder

Three Pennsylvania recovery programs received grants of $500,000 each to help persons with substance use disorder get jobs or reenter the workforce, Gov. Tom Wolf and the Appalachian Regional Commission announced Nov. 16.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

November 20, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Nov. 15. 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 on Dec. 13.

By Michael Riccardi

5 minute read

November 12, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Bills to Improve Water Quality Introduced in General Assembly

Pennsylvania Sen. Katie Muth, D-Montgomery, and state Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, said they have initiated measures that would create a Pennsylvania Water Resource Act.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

November 12, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action from the week of Nov. 8. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The state House of Representatives was scheduled to return to session Monday. The Pennsylvania Senate was set to reconvene Dec. 13.

By Michael Riccardi

4 minute read

November 05, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Wolf Awards $9.5M in Funding for Clean Transportation Programs

Gov. Tom Wolf on Nov. 1 awarded $9.5 million to reduce diesel emissions, improve air quality, and promote clean transportation technologies.

By Michael Riccardi

2 minute read

November 05, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Nov. 1. 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

8 minute read

November 01, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Senate OKs Bill to Promote Telemedicine, Reduce Costs

The Pennsylvania Senate on Oct. 26 approved legislation that promotes telemedicine as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to the bill's prime sponsor.

By Michael Riccardi

3 minute read

November 01, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Oct. 25. 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 Nov. 8.

By Michael Riccardi

7 minute read


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