Senator Boscola Votes Against State Budget Bill
BETHLEHEM, November 20, 2020 — State Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement on her decision to vote against the state budget bill: “I voted against the budget. I do not often do this, but this budget is...
Boscola Announces over $1.5 Million in Funding to School Districts for Services and Supplies Needed Due to COVID-19
Bethlehem, PA – October 27, 2020 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today the Commonwealth is allocating $1,520,789 in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSR) for school districts in the 18th Senatorial Districts to provide health and safety...
Senate Approves Sen. Boscola’s Volunteer Fire Department Support Bill
HARRISBURG, October 20, 2020 − The State Senate today unanimously approved legislation that includes a provision sponsored by Senator Lisa Boscola that would expand access to funding for more volunteer fire departments. “Current state law places limitations on how...
State Senate Hearing Focuses on Expanding the Amber Alert System in PA
Harrisburg – October 15, 2020 – At the request of Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a virtual public hearing to discuss expanding Pennsylvania’s Amber Alert system to include hit-and-run incidents....
COVID Policies Must Give Restaurants A Fighting Chance
Op-Ed Column by State Senator Lisa Boscola
Imagine a longer-than-anticipated workday that leads to a late dinner with a desire for an adult beverage. Pre-COVID, this was not only a common occurrence, but also legal with plenty of dining options. However, in Pennsylvania, it is no longer feasible to enjoy a quick late-night meal while sitting at your favorite bar. While we have taken great care to protect the citizens of the commonwealth during the pandemic, we also have been inconsistent with the implementation and guidance associated with risk mitigation policies, especially for the restaurant industry.