PHIA News Digest – Vol. 8, No. 2
Sen. Langerholc reappointed as chairman of Senate Transportation
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) has reappointed Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to lead the Senate Transportation Committee for the 2023-24 legislative session.
Sen. Flynn reappointed Democratic chair of Senate Transportation
Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) announced his reappointment as the Democratic Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.
Gov. Wolf announces grants for automated red light enforcement
Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday announced that PennDOT will distribute approximately $15 million in Automated Red-Light Enforcement funding to 32 municipalities statewide.
Construction cleared due to Bayfront Parkway federal lawsuit dismissal
A federal judge has removed the legal roadblock to the $100 million project to improve the Bayfront Parkway, keeping on track an updated construction timetable that calls for work to start in the spring.
Pa. House bill would hit electric, plug-in hybrid drivers with mileage fees
A central Pennsylvania lawmaker has floated a plan that he says will help bridge the gap by authorizing a five-year pilot program that would levy mileage-based user fees on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
