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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has enacted new statutory restrictions on the land application of food processing residuals as part of the 2026-27 state budget, establishing oversight for a commercial waste …
Pennsylvania Enacts New Limits on Food Processing Waste Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers approved legislation Sunday that would impose processing deadlines and expand digital access for the state’s ignition interlock program, aiming to reduce delays that can leave …
Neilson Bill Sets Deadlines for Ignition Interlock Licenses Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania property owners who are older adults or have qualifying incapacities will be able to designate a third party to receive notice of delinquent property taxes before …
Pielli Property Tax Notice Bill Becomes Law in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation requiring additional trauma-informed care training for Pennsylvania county veteran assistance directors, including education on military sexual trauma, has passed the state Senate unanimously and is headed …
Shusterman Bill Expanding Veteran Trauma Training Clears Senate Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation that would allow older adults and incapacitated individuals to designate a third party to receive notice of delinquent property taxes before a sheriff’s sale has passed …
Pielli Bill to Protect Seniors’ Homes Clears General Assembly Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, voted Sunday for Pennsylvania’s fiscal 2026-27 budget, a more than $50 billion spending plan that increases funding for Chester County schools, human …
Williams Backs $50B Pennsylvania Budget Without Tax Hike Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have approved legislation requiring out-of-state property owners to identify a responsible contact for property maintenance, sending a measure aimed at strengthening municipal enforcement against blight …
Solomon Bill Targets Blight by Requiring Local Contacts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation expanding Pennsylvania’s National Guard tuition reimbursement program to include Army Judge Advocate General officers, chaplains and additional health-related positions has passed the General Assembly unanimously and …
Pennsylvania Bill Expands National Guard Tuition Incentives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Pennsylvania’s $50.85 billion fiscal 2026-27 budget into law Sunday, preserving roughly $8 billion in reserves while increasing spending on education, workforce development, transportation, …
Pennsylvania Enacts $50.85B Budget, Avoids Tax Hike Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has directed the Commerce Department and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to begin negotiations with trading partners over imports of commercial aircraft, …
Trump Orders Negotiations on Aircraft Imports, Leaves Tariffs on Hold Read More