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CBS News
13-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Final vote expected today on wide-ranging election reform bill in Pennsylvania House
A final vote is expected to take place today on a wide-ranging election reform bill in the Pennsylvania House. On Monday, the House chamber advanced the bill, which covers a number of different election-related topics that have been issues throughout the state. If the bill, known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, is passed, it would change state laws around ballot drop boxes, early in-person voting, pre-canvassing of ballots, voting system accuracy, and election interference penalties. Many committee members praised the bill last week with some saying it contains election recommendations from the Joint State Government Commission. Those who opposed the bill criticized it as complicated and expensive. If the bill is approved by the House chamber, it would still need to be passed by the Republican-controlled Senate.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Senate approves resolution that would create task force for law enforcement recruitment
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Senate has approved a resolution that would create a task force to focus on recruiting and retaining officers in Pennsylvania. The legislation, Senate Resolution 94, is sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5). It would create a task force in partnership with the Joint State Government Commission. The task force would examine challenges in filling law enforcement vacancies, correction officers and prosecutors. 'Our communities are safer when law enforcement agencies are fully staffed with well-trained, dedicated professionals,' Langerholc said. 'This resolution is a step forward to identify solutions for the growing number of vacancies, support our law enforcement personnel, and ensure public safety remains a top priority.' The overall goal will be to develop recommendations to grow the state's ability to attract and retain qualified people for those positions. The task force's final report on their findings and recommendations will be due on April 30, 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
