The Dentons Pennsylvania Public Affairs team has you covered with a curated run-down of the top news headlines and trending policy issues for the week ending August 18th.
This week, Gov. Shapiro’s backroom deals that helped with the completion of the Pa. state budget. Two state senators are teaming up to introduce a proposed constitutional amendment to clarify the Senate of Pennsylvania’s role to advise and consent to nominations made by the state’s chief executive. The new office, established by Governor Shapiro’s executive order, makes digital services easier to use and administer by streamlining the way Pennsylvanians interact with the Commonwealth online. Homelessness has declined nationally over the last decade, but the number of those who have been unhoused for long periods of time has crept upward. And finally, more electric vehicle charging stations will be coming to Midstate communities.
- These backroom deals helped Gov. Josh Shapiro complete the Pa. state budget. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Senators seek to improve collaboration, cooperation between co-equal branches of government. PA Senate GOP
- Shapiro Administration Continues to Improve Digital Services for Pennsylvanians, Making Real Progress in First 100 Days of CODE PA. Gov. Shapiro
- Red tape aggravates homelessness, experts warn. The Center Square
- Electric vehicle charging stations receive funding in Midstate communities. ABC27 News
