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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) voted against the FY25 Military Construction (MilCon), Veterans Affairs (VA), and Related Agencies appropriations legislation. Known as MilCon-VA, the bill included …
Houlahan Votes Against MilCon-VA Bill, Citing Partisan Provisions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an effort to enhance the safety of Pennsylvania roads, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a new bill into law on Wednesday. Senate Bill 37, known fondly as …
Pennsylvania Bans Hand-Held Devices While Driving: Invoking Paul Miller’s Legacy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move to overhaul the state’s education funding system, Pennsylvania House Representative Paul Friel, D-Chester, recently voted in committee to progress a piece of legislation, H.B. …
Pennsylvania Legislature Moves Forward with Equitable Education Funding Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation introduced by State Rep. Darisha Parker to establish a grant program for schools to provide free menstrual products to students has passed the Pennsylvania House of …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Provide Free Menstrual Products in Schools Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved House Bill 82, a measure aimed at updating and standardizing custody and visitation rights for deployed military parents. …
Pennsylvania Advances Bill to Protect Custody Rights for Deployed Military Parents Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representatives Jared Solomon and Malcolm Kenyatta stood together at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for a new piece of legislation that demands accountability …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for Mandatory Resignation of Convicted Officials Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, the Pennsylvania House passed legislation designed to speed up the processing of junk titles for abandoned vehicles. The bill, introduced by state Rep. Ed Neilson, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Expedite Junk Titles for Abandoned Vehicles Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has found a unique way to thank its volunteer first responders and administrative members for their service – by offering them a real estate …
Chester County Tax Rebate Program: A Win for Volunteer First Responders Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The City of Coatesville and Coatesville Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3790 reached terms for a three-year agreement covering the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, …
City of Coatesville and International Association of Firefighters Local 3790 Reach Deal for Three-Year Contract Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To improve U.S. military personnel’s quality of life, legislation spearheaded by Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has emerged as the cornerstone of the annual defense bill. As the …
Houlahan’s Sweeping Legislation Anchors Annual Defense Bill, Ushering in Significant Quality of Life Improvements for Service Members Read More