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PCCJR Urges Governor Wolf to Sign HB 1737

Protect Those on Front Lines of Pandemic from Needless Lawsuits   The Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform (PCCJR) urges Governor Tom Wolf to sign a much needed Covid-19 liability protection bill, HB 1737, after it passed both chambers of the General Assembly this week. “Pennsylvanians are working overtime and then some to get our state…

PA General Assembly Passes COVID Liability Protection Bill!

HB 1737 Now Goes to Governor HB 1737 has passed both chambers of the PA General Assembly and now goes to the Governor. The bill provides COVID liability protection to healthcare practitioners and facilities, manufacturers of personal protective equipment, as well as protection from exposure claims for those following health guidelines. In addition to healthcare…

PA General Assembly Elects 2021-22 Caucus Leadership Teams

PA General Assembly Elects 2021-22 Caucus Leadership Teams Most of the caucuses met in Harrisburg and virtually last week to reorganize for the new legislative session in January. The Republican Senate will see the most change, although not necessarily new faces, at the top. Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre) was elected interim president pro tempore through…

Election Results Are (Mostly) In

The 2020 election is behind us, and the results, at least most of them, are in. Beyond the White House, this election cycle was a big one for the state’s political landscape. Voters went “blue” in the presidential race but “red” in the majority of state House and Senate races. Both parties claim victories in…

Help End Lawsuit Abuse with the 2020 Election

This year, Pennsylvanians will elect 203 members of the state House and half (25 members) of the Senate. PCCJR evaluated the votes of incumbent legislators and sent questionnaires to all candidates running in open House and Senate seats across Pennsylvania. Now you can evaluate the candidates for their commitment to ending lawsuit abuse and fixing…

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