A group of Pennsylvania Senate Democrats, including Amanda Cappelletti who represents SD-17 which includes all of Lower Merion and Narberth, has introduced SB-609, a bill that removes the word homosexuality from the definitions section of Title 18 (3) "Sexual conduct" means acts of masturbation, homosexuality, sexual intercourse, sexual bestiality or physical … [Read more...] about Cappelletti Co-Sponsors That Would Remove References To Homosexuality In State Crimes Code
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In Off-off Election Year Mail Voting In PA Is Still Popular
As of May 3, State is reporting 741,500 requests for mail ballots The Pennsylvania Department of State reported on Monday (May 3) that 43,602 voters had applied for "Absentee Ballots" for the May 18 Primary, and 698,280 had applied for "No Excuse Mail Ballots." Voters still have until 5:00 PM on May 11 to apply for mail ballots. Democrats still prefer vote-by-mail, a lot … [Read more...] about In Off-off Election Year Mail Voting In PA Is Still Popular
PA Supreme Court Picks Trump Critic As Redistricting Chair
On Monday (May 3) the Pennsylvania Supreme Court appointed Mark A. Nordenberg of Allegheny County to the chairmanship of the Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission. When census data is completed later this year, the commission will begin the job of redrawing the lines Pennsylvania's state senate and house districts. Mark Nordenberg, named Chair of the … [Read more...] about PA Supreme Court Picks Trump Critic As Redistricting Chair
Wolk Filing Seeks To Cut Off School Superintendent’s Pension
Click here to read the full filing.Gladwyne Attorney Arthur Wolk has filed a motion in the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County that seeks to prevent Lower Merion School District Robert Copeland from receiving his pension or any other retirement benefits.On April 12, Copeland announced at a School Board meeting that he planned to retire this fall. He has served as … [Read more...] about Wolk Filing Seeks To Cut Off School Superintendent’s Pension
PAC That Supports Black Candidates Slams Fetterman
On April 14, Huffington Post reported that "Collective PAC, which supports Black candidates, is airing the ad [attacking Lt. Governor John Fetterman] on Black radio stations in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The group has not endorsed a candidate in the Democratic primary, though two Black state lawmakers ― Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and Sen. Sharif Street ― have entered the … [Read more...] about PAC That Supports Black Candidates Slams Fetterman