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HARRISBURG, PA — A new law signed Monday night by Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to bolster transparency and accountability in Pennsylvania’s fight against substance misuse. The measure, sponsored by …
New Pennsylvania Law Aims to Strengthen Oversight of Drug and Alcohol Programs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a dramatic and deeply divided vote on Tuesday, Vice President Vance cast the decisive ballot to pass the sweeping reconciliation measure known as H.R. 1, or …
Fetterman Votes ‘Hell No’ as Vice President Breaks Senate Tie to Advance Sweeping GOP Bill Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has advanced the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping measure aimed at extending tax cuts, strengthening border security, and boosting national defense — …
Senate Passes Sweeping Tax and Defense Bill Backed by Sen. McCormick Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a strong bipartisan move, the Pennsylvania House on Monday advanced legislation designed to engage students in reflecting on their personal ties to the state and the …
New Bill Encourages Pennsylvania Students to Share Their Personal Stories Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers Reps. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) and Morgan Cephas (D-Phila.) have announced their plan to introduce the Protect Pennsylvanians Act, a legislative proposal aimed at shielding the state’s …
Pennsylvania Representatives Push Bill to Protect State from Federal Funding Cuts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two bills championed by state Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, were signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro on Friday, marking significant progress in addressing child safety and …
Pennsylvania Governor Signs Two Bills Backed by Rep. Chris Pielli Into Law Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved House Bill 593, legislation aimed at streamlining the processing of junk titles for abandoned vehicles. Introduced by state Rep. Ed …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Expedite Processing of Abandoned Vehicle Titles Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Democratic lawmakers in Pennsylvania’s House Education Committee have announced new legislation focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of cyber charter school students. The Cyber Student Safety …
Bill Introduced to Address Cyber Charter School Safety Gaps Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board has announced that applications are now being accepted for its two key farmland preservation initiatives, the Commonwealth/County Program and …
Chester County Opens Applications for Farm Preservation Programs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 968, a bipartisan initiative designed to ease access to hunting and fishing licenses for active-duty military members …
Veterans Win Big! PA House Unanimously Backs Outdoor Rights Bill Read More