A co-sponsorship memo currently circulating may bring some financial certainty to the world of ride-share drivers. Rep. Maria Donatucci (D-Philadelphia) is currently seeking support for a minimum wage for drivers who work for transportation network companies, or TNCs, like Uber and Lyft.
 
Donatucci published the memo late last month. Drivers across Pennsylvania have complained to legislators and others that uncertain wages from trips create anxiety and make them less likely to continue working.

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 reduce transfers from the Motor License Fund to the Pennsylvania State Police, require schools to disclose how many students haven’t been vaccinated and allow customers to order wine online. 

Justin and Andrew are joined in the flesh by our Philadelphia correspondent Marco Cerino, who is ready and willing to talk about the political lay of the land in Philly and his reporting on gun violence in the city. Cheesesteaks, the Eagles and Jersey Shore may also have been discussed. Like what you hear? Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify.

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

The Wolf Administration on Thursday announced that overdose deaths in Pennsylvania dropped by 18 percent from 2017 to 2018, citing data provided by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.

The news comes as Gov. Tom Wolf and his cabinet provided an update on state efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, which has hit Pennsylvania particularly hard.