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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Democrats have hailed the passage of the 2024-25 state budget as a significant accomplishment for residents across the state. In a statement issued Thursday, …
Pennsylvania House Democrats Celebrate Passage of 2024-25 State Budget Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro put pen to paper on ten diverse bills on July 8, 2024, making them law in the state. These pieces of legislation range from …
Governor Shapiro’s Legislative Marathon: 10 New Laws Transforming Pennsylvania Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Colleen Frens, the Chester County Solicitor, has completed the Center for Excellence in County Leadership (CEL) program. This achievement marks her as part of the Class …
Chester County Solicitor Graduates from Leadership Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation aimed at modernizing the process for returning unclaimed property to its rightful owners. State Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie), …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Streamline Unclaimed Property Process Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A coalition of Pennsylvania community pharmacists is celebrating the passage of House Bill 1993, a reform package aimed at regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The bill now …
Pennsylvania Passes Bill to Reform Pharmacy Benefit Managers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO praised the legislature for passing House Bill 1032, known as Solar for Schools. Introduced by Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, the bill will create a grant …
Pennsylvania Passes Bill to Fund Solar Panels in Schools, Creating Jobs and Saving Money Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Late Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro set a new milestone for Pennsylvania, as he signed into law a bipartisan budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. This spending plan, …
Governor Shapiro Signs Historic Bipartisan Budget, Promises More Freedom and Opportunity for Pennsylvanians Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) have introduced the Capping Prescription Costs Act, aiming to reduce prescription drug expenses for millions of Americans. …
Senators Introduce Bill to Cap Prescription Drug Costs for Americans Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Phila., chair of the PA House Transportation Committee, announced a bipartisan agreement for new legislation aimed at ensuring electric vehicle (EV) owners contribute …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Simplify Electric Vehicle Fees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Zach Nunn (R-IA) have introduced a bipartisan bill to prevent another infant formula shortage. The Investing in New Families and Newborns Through …
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Prevent Future Infant Formula Shortages Read More