Check out the week as tweeted from lawmakers, influencers, and others around Pennsylvania state government.

Amid all the floor debates, press conferences and committee hearings, the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s newest co-sponsorship memos can get lost in the shuffle. That’s why The PLS Reporter rounds up some of the most noteworthy co-sponsorship memos each week, so you can stay informed of what’s going on in the Capitol.

In this week’s feature are memos for proposals that would provide greater protections for pregnant inmates, prohibit betting on sports involving Pennsylvania high school and college teams and establish community services options for individuals who are unable to pay traffic violation fees and fines.

We get it, session weeks are busy--even when they’re non-voting session weeks. That’s why we put together a list of bills being discussed in a packed Judiciary Committee hearing next week to help you know where to focus your attention. From occupational licensure reform to JRI2, here are four bills to watch in that major hearing.

The powerful House Government Oversight Committee recently released a report on how the state could limit Medicaid provider fraud, a document which the committee’s leading member says can start the conversation on how to cut unnecessary costs and better manage state resources. 

The report outlines a few tools the state could use to limit instances of provider fraud and improper payments, including a state False Claims Act and use of the federal government’s Do Not Pay Program, which helps national, state and local agencies prevent fraud and improper payments using data analytics.

Despite being briefly waylaid by a persistent set of church bells near the office, Andrew and Justin proceed to look at some of the recent retirements in the General Assembly. With the help of the 2020 Election Magic 8 Ball (TM) they look at what it all means for elections next year. Like what you hear? Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.