Pennsylvania bill aims to protect future governors; lawmakers debate
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A debate over who should pay for security upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private residence after the arson at the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg is now urging a proposal aimed at preventing similar disputes for future governors. Republican Sen. Jarrett Coleman is pushing for what he calls more transparency and accountability in how security-related repairs and improvements are approved following the arson at Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg. [Read More]
State Sen. Coleman proposes bills to curb data center expansion in Lehigh County
A Lehigh County state senator is proposing two new pieces of legislation that would push back against data centers. [Read More]
Let the sunshine in: Restoring transparency to Pennsylvania government
National Sunshine Week, March 15-21, is a time to highlight the importance of open, transparent government and to call attention to actions that place those principles at risk. [Read More]
Sen. Jarett Coleman: Phase out toxic additives in IV bags
When Pennsylvanians enter a hospital, they should have full confidence that the care they receive will help them get better; not expose them to new risks. Patients put their trust in the nurses and doctors who treat them and, in the equipment, used to deliver that care. But for far too long, preventable and unnecessary risk has persisted in hospitals here in Pennsylvania and across the country. [Read More]
Pennsylvania treasury auditing bills for security upgrades at Governor’s private residence
More than one million dollars of work has been done to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s private residence in Montgomery County, but the bills have not been paid yet. [Read More]
Lawmaker seeks ‘higher level of integrity’ with school bus camera system, urges fixes within 90 days
State Sen. Jarrett Coleman said he is “deeply concerned” about the integrity of the automated school bus enforcement systems operated by BusPatrol, after observing ticket reviews at a local police department this month. [Read More]