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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee passed House Bill 2238 on Tuesday, aiming to ban per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from a wide range of …
Pennsylvania Moves to Ban “Forever Chemicals” in Consumer Products Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, State Senators Jay Costa and Camera Bartolotta introduced a co-sponsorship memo for new legislation aimed at preventing Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) in Pennsylvania. This effort …
Pennsylvania Senators Propose Legislation to Prevent Electric Shock Drowning Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Senate Labor & Industry Committee approved Senator Maria Collett’s (D-12 Montgomery) Family Care Act, also known as Senate Bill 580, with an 8-3 vote. …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Passes Family Care Act for Paid Leave Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1213, targeting the exploitation of minors through AI-generated deepfake images and child pornography. The bill, sponsored by Senators …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Combat AI-Generated Child Pornography and Deepfake Images Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently approved Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal for a state-based subsidy program. This program aims to assist low and middle-income residents purchasing coverage …
Pennsylvania House Approves Subsidies for Affordable Health Coverage Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed $10 million Agriculture Innovation Program has advanced with strong bipartisan support from the House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee. House Bill 2310, which …
Pennsylvania’s $10 Million Agriculture Innovation Program Nears Approval Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) announced new legislation on Friday aimed at upholding Pennsylvania’s support for Israel. The proposed bill seeks to prohibit holdings …
Pennsylvania Senators Introduce Bill to Protect Investments in Israel Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) has introduced Senate Bill 1224, legislation that would provide free voice communication services to incarcerated individuals in Pennsylvania’s state and county detention …
Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Free Communication Services for Inmates Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Treasurer Stacy Garrity praised the Senate Finance Committee this week for unanimously approving House Bill 1745. The legislation, designed to enhance Pennsylvania’s PA 529 College and Career …
New Legislation Boosts Pennsylvania Savings Programs with Employer Tax Credits and Flexibility Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel introduced a bill this week that seeks to regulate how Pennsylvania manages food processing residue (FPR). House Bill 2393 aims to address the …
Pennsylvania Bill Aims to Regulate Food Processing Residue to Protect Rural Communities Read More