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HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, aimed at protecting pollinators and other native insect species in Pennsylvania, has passed the state House of Representatives. House …
Pennsylvania House Passes Pielli Bill to Protect Pollinators and Native Insects Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation that would allow striking workers to receive unemployment compensation, marking a significant shift in state labor policy.
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Representatives Joe Ciresi (D-Montgomery) and Paul Friel (D-Chester) will host a town hall meeting with the Pottstown chapter of the NAACP at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, …
Ciresi, Friel to Host Town Hall with Pottstown NAACP on Budget Impacts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday approved House Bill 587, legislation that would create a certification program for haulers and brokers of food processing residuals (FPR) …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Regulate Food Processing Residue Haulers Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Wednesday at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to safeguard Pennsylvanians’ access to vaccines and reinforce the right to make personal …
Shapiro Signs Order Safeguarding Vaccine Access in Pennsylvania Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s Board of Commissioners on Thursday passed a resolution pressing Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to end the 2025-26 budget impasse, now …
Chester County Commissioners Urge Action as State Budget Stalemate Nears Third Month Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has approved an ordinance to create its first Human Relations Commission, a countywide body tasked with addressing discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Chester County Approves Ordinance to Establish First Human Relations Commission Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has joined a group of lawmakers backing legislation to expand federal housing protections for veterans and low-income families, groups advocates say are …
Fetterman Backs Bill to Expand Fair Housing Act Protections for Veterans, Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing Oct. 2 on legislation that would require hospitality industry employees to be trained …
PA House Panel to Weigh Bill Requiring Anti-Trafficking Training for Hospitality Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee has advanced a slate of gun safety bills aimed at curbing gun violence, addressing loopholes, and equipping law enforcement with new tools. …
Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee Advances Gun Safety Bill Package Read More