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Legislative Update |
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PA General Assembly Recesses Until After November Election |
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The PA General Assembly was in Session earlier this week to work on several pieces of legislation, several of which are now heading to the Governor’s desk. However, the much-anticipated end of Session significant legislative “trades” apparently fell through during negotiations between leaders of the Democrat controlled House and Republican controlled Senate. Both bodies are scheduled to return in mid-November - after the election - but it is unclear if they will take up any of the pending legislation. Bills stuck in limbo potentially include funding for mass transit, managing food processing waste, updating the Semiconductor Manufacturing Tax Credit Program, regulations for virtual currency, and protecting animals in domestic violence situations, to name a few. In the meantime, half of the seats in the PA Senate and the full House of Representatives are up for election on November 5th. Each party is seemingly playing more defense to protect their incumbent members instead of offense to gain a great deal of more seats. Opinions vary on what district may flip, but indications are that at least the following campaigns are competitive:
However, with Pennsylvania as THE Battleground State for the Presidential campaign, there will likely be a few surprises for local legislative races due to down ballot implications, including the potential of another legislative Session with slim majorities in one or both bodies or even shifting majorities. Either situation will likely have an impact for many organizations and interests as they try to advance their respective advocacy goals. Read a more in-depth look into recent legislation tracking and other advocacy efforts in our new Weekly Legislative Update publication every Friday. Please email abby@chescochamber.org to join our mailing list. |
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Register for CCCBI's Post Election Summit Position Your Business for Success in 2025 |
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What will control of government in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. look like next year, how will businesses be impacted, and what steps should YOU take to prepare?
Listen to top political analysts as they break down the results of the 2024 election and preview the priorities for the upcoming administration and legislative majorities.
If you’re looking to stay ahead of the rapidly changing political landscape this election year, you won’t want to miss CCCBI’s post-election summary for your business!
Join us from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on ZOOM for engaging conversations about the 2024 national and Pennsylvania election outcomes and their impact on Pennsylvania’s business community. Learn how to strategically prepare your business for the evolving political and legislative environment in both Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. |
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Tune In to 6abc Inside Story with Laura Manion |
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Earlier today, CCCBI's very own Laura Manion participated in the taping of 6abc's Inside Story alongside Sharmain Matlock -Turner – CEO of Urban Affairs Coalition, Richard Negrin – Secretary of Environmental Protection for the Shapiro Administration, and Ajay Raju – Chairman of Raju, LLP.
The segment, airing this Sunday, will review the upcoming election with a focus on what these experts are hearing within their communities and how to engage both parties to VOTE on Tuesday, November 5th.
Topics may include:
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To join our mailing list or learn more, please email abby@chescochamber.org. |
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