PA Capital-Star State House Reporter Stephen Caruso joins host Francine Schertzer to discuss the latest legislative news and take a look at what will be happening this week in Harrisburg. Joining the program on the phone is Rep. Jerry Mullery, D-Luzerne, talks about legislation to assist communities affected by the closure of state facilities; and Rep. Aaron Bernstine, R-Lawrence, talks about a bill requiring enhanced penalties and more time behind bars for inmates who commit crimes while in prison.
Articles featured on today's program:
Abortion rights: Pa. Legislature prepares to take on another fight to dismantle
Sabato’s Crystal Ball Labels 2022 PA Governor’s Race As A Toss-Up In Initial Ratings
Is the Pennsylvania Supreme Court the key to controlling the Legislature? Democrats seem to think so
Hopes dim that Pa. lawmakers will push through emergency relief for clergy abuse victims
Faced with limited Republican backing, statute of limitations reform on thin ice in House
MAP: These are the GOP lawmakers who want to impeach Gov. Tom Wolf