Pennsylvania Bill Would Limit State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (Feb. 3, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate would take a first step toward limiting the impact of federal programs that militarize local police. In January, a coalition of six Democrats introduced Senate Bill 105 (SB105)....
Today in History: Pennsylvania Becomes 2nd State to Ratify the Constitution
Today in history, on Dec. 12, 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the United States Constitution. The event was the culmination of a bitter fight in Philadelphia between delegates both for and against ratification in the state. James Wilson, who had...
Mid-Atlantic States Continue to Expand Marijuana Laws Despite Federal Prohibition
Several Mid-Atlantic states have expanded their marijuana laws this year, and New Jersey continues to push for full legalization despite federal prohibition. Recent comments from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Senate President Steve Sweeney suggest one final...