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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) have introduced the HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act, a bipartisan measure designed to address rising housing costs and limited availability …
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has voiced his support for the VA Employee Fairness Act, a bill aimed at granting full collective bargaining rights to healthcare professionals …
Fetterman Backs Legislation to Expand Union Rights for VA Health Professionals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, May 8, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May 4–10, 2025, as Children’s Mental Health Awareness …
Saving Our Kids: Senate Pushes for National Focus on Children’s Mental Health Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives narrowly passed House Bill 1200, legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, in a 102-101 party-line vote. The bill, however, faces …
Rushed Marijuana Bill Sparks Outrage as PA Lawmakers Face Critical Backlash Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved House Bill 96, aimed at protecting older adults and incapacitated individuals from losing their homes due to unpaid property …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Protect Vulnerable Homeowners Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials have launched a determined campaign to safeguard more than $68 million in federal funding that sustains vital services for its residents. Facing looming …
Chester County Leaders Push to Protect Critical Federal Funding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation introduced by Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, designed to provide financial relief to nearly one million working residents. House Bill …
Pennsylvania House Passes Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli’s House Bill 355, aimed at protecting children from abuse by those in positions of authority, passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously on …
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill to Protect Children Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation to allocate $292.5 million for public transit infrastructure was approved by the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee on Monday, May 5. Authored by Majority Chair Rep. Ed …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push $292.5 Million Transit Funding Plan Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, May 5, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 630, a measure designed to tackle wage discrimination based on gender, race, or ethnicity. Introduced …
Equal Work, Equal Pay: Pennsylvania Takes Bold Step to End Wage Discrimination Read More