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Leach Hosts Montco’s First-Ever Spotted Lanternfly Presentation for Kids
HARRISBURG – October 4, 2019 − State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) yesterday hosted the first-ever Spotted Lanternfly Presentation for Kids in Montgomery County, PA. The event was open to the people of 17th Senatorial District, and provided children with a unique opportunity to learn about spotted lanternflies and the tools they need to get involved in protecting their homes and communities from this pesky species.
Leach Proposes Constitutional Ban on Fracking
HARRISBURG – October 1, 2019 – State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) today announced legislation to create a constitutional amendment banning hydraulic fracturing in Pennsylvania. “My staff and I have toured fracking sites all over this commonwealth and...
Editorial: Removing vaccination law exemptions would slow the spread of measles
They’ll be talking N.J. legal weed, medical, hemp laws. Meet top cannabis leaders at our Oct. 2 event BY JUSTIN ZAREMBA
NFL Endorses Proposed Legislation that addresses sports doping from a different angle BY AL THOMPSON
Leach Introduces Bill to Bolster PA’s Fire and Rescue Services
HARRISBURG – September 17, 2019 − State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) today introduced legislation to create a State Fire Commission and expand the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). “Pennsylvania’s fire and rescue services face a...
Temple Brith Achim receives grant for security upgrades BY GARY PULEO
More thank 1,500 parents and children attend Kids’ Fair at Elmwood Park Zoo BY MONTCO.TODAY STAFF
Leach Joins Montco SAAC for Open House and Backpack Drive
NORRISTOWN, PA – August 27, 2019 − State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) this past Saturday joined the Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County (Montco SAAC) for their open house & community day event in Norristown, PA. The Montco SAAC...
Leach Statement re. Mariner East Pipeline
HARRISBURG, PA – August 23, 2019 – State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) today issued the following statement regarding the Mariner East Pipeline following Governor Wolf’s Thursday visit to a part of the pipeline route: “Hearing from the impacted...
Over 1500 Local Parents and Children Show Up to Leach’s Kids’ Fair in Norristown
NORRISTOWN, PA – August 26, 2019 − State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) yesterday evening hosted his 11th annual Kids’ Fair at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, PA. The goal of the event was to provide information and resources to children and their...
Bill Tracker: Banning Styrofoam containers BY DANIEL WALMER
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
Haverford teen is an entrepreneur in the making BY PETE BANNAN
The Rundown: Senate bill would send Pa.’s electoral votes to the winner of the nation’s popular tally BY READING EAGLE
Lawmaker defends legalization of marijuana BY SARAH GISRIEL
Guest Column: Why assisted-physician death should be legal BY RACHEL BLACKMAN
Sen. Leach hosts Good Citizenship Award reception; recognizes Montgomery County students BY MONTCO.Today Staff
Leach Honors Local Students with Good Citizenship Award
HARRISBURG – State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) yesterday hosted a reception dinner for the winners of his 11th annual Good Citizenship Award. Leach honored local students at a ceremony held this year at Bonefish Grill King of Prussia in King of...
Here’s why I voted against the budget
By State Senator Daylin Leach We passed the budget Thursday, two days before our constitutionally mandated deadline. All budgets are a mixed bag. We spend too much on some things, not enough on others, while other line items are just right. Each negotiation results in...
