Three Realtors® to Return to Pennsylvania General Assembly
Realtors® Sue Helm (R, 104-Dauphin), Greg Rothman (R, 87-Cumberland) and Todd Polinchock (R, 144-Bucks) all successfully won their reelection campaigns in the 2020 general election.
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Governor Signs Legislation Permanently Authorizing Remote Online Notarization
Gov. Wolf signed House Bill 2370, which makes permanent the temporary authorization for remote online notarization put into place under the Governor’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, into law as Act 97 of 2020 on Oct. 29.
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Get Out and Vote Tomorrow
I know it’s a busy market and your time is valuable, but it’s so important for every single Pennsylvania Realtor® to go to the polls tomorrow and make sure our voice heard.
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PAR’s Public Policy Department Names New Director
Sherri Martin is the new the director of public policy and political affairs and will be responsible for coordinating the operations of the department, as well as the Pennsylvania Realtors® Political Action Committee.
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PAR’s Legislation History: What Past Leaders Remember
Since its inception 100 years ago, the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® has prioritized legislative advocacy on behalf of its members.
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NAR Advocating for Federal Priorities
Congress is currently negotiating a fourth round of stimulus funding to address the pandemic – dubbed “Phase 4.”
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Rural Communities Are Struggling Without Sufficient Broadband Connectivity
The Federal Communications Commission estimates that at least 800,000 people in Pennsylvania are without sufficient broadband access, which people rely on broadband for education, telemedicine, commerce and social networking, just to name a few.
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New Law Changes Criminal History Policy for Professional Licensure Boards
Act 53 clarifies that conviction of a crime does not automatically preclude someone from being issued a state professional or occupational license. The state licensing boards/commissions must first determine if the applicant’s particular criminal offense is directly related to the duties, functions and responsibilities of the license applied for, and then must conduct an individualized assessment of the applicant.
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Remember to Make Your Realtor® Voice Heard at the Polls Tomorrow
Please join me in voting to ensure that the Realtor® voice is heard.
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CEO Corner: First-Time Homebuyers Savings Account
House Bill 309 (Mensch, R-Montgomery), which would create a First-Time Homebuyers Savings Account program, is expected to have a second consideration vote in the House in the coming weeks.
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