February 13, 2024 | 12:43 PM
Josh Shapiro accepted $1,650 in ‘event tickets’ from powerful Pa. lobbyist
The tickets were reported as an in-kind contribution by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s campaign committee, rather than a gift.
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February 22, 2023 | 10:48 AM
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro admin contends Super Bowl tickets didn’t violate gift ban
The ban, enacted by Gov. Josh Shapiro, prevents him from taking pricey tickets from people or groups with “financial relations” with Pennsylvania.
Updated: 2022-11-02 13:40:00
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra paid $15,000 to take 2 Pa. lawmakers to Europe
The Republican lawmakers’ European excursion is the type of job perk that a gift ban would make impossible for elected officials and others in government, but the legislature has failed to pass one.
June 9, 2021 | 12:54 PM
‘Stop taking bribes,’ protesters urge Pennsylvania lawmakers
Demonstrators from MarchOnHarrisburg unfurled banners on the Capitol steps on Wednesday and chanted “pass the gift ban, stop taking bribes.” MarchOnHarrisburg demonstrators have been arrested several times in the past during protests in lawmakers’ offices and the House chamber.
May 21, 2021 | 1:48 PM
State lawmakers report receiving fewer gifts during pandemic as push for ban continues
The few gifts of note came largely before the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in Pennsylvania in early March.
November 19, 2019 | 10:35 PM
After years of pressure from advocates, state House advances gift ban.
Under current law, lawmakers can accept whatever gifts they want, no matter the cost. For the first time in recent memory, the House may be poised to change that.
May 27, 2019 | 9:05 AM
Pa. lawmakers report $83K in travel on annual ethics disclosures
May 3, 2019 | 5:49 AM
As March on Harrisburg approaches, lawmakers take stock of gift laws
"The devil is in the details and we'll want to make sure that we flesh everything out properly."
