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PENNSYLVANIA — House Bill 507, a companion to Senate Bill 549, has been sent to the desk of Pennsylvania’s Governor Shapiro for approval. The bill, which amends the Medical Care …
Pennsylvania Set to Tighten Informed Consent Laws for Medical Examinations Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania American Water has submitted a rate adjustment request to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, reflecting a $1 billion investment in water and wastewater system improvements planned through …
Pennsylvania American Water Proposes Rate Adjustment Amid Concerns Over Affordability Read More
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced the Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act on Wednesday. The legislation aims to bolster economic development in rural communities by addressing …
Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act Introduced to Boost Economic Development in Rural Communities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In an effort to address the shortage of police officers in Pennsylvania, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 863 on Tuesday. Authored by state Rep. Dan Williams, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Address Police Shortage with Adjusted Fitness Standards Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-8) introduced the Locality Pay Equity Act on Wednesday, a bill aimed at ending persistent wage disparities at Tobyhanna Army …
Lawmakers Introduce Locality Pay Equity Act to Address Wage Disparities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Senate approved Senate Bill 668 on Wednesday, legislation aimed at enhancing the quality and availability of service at long-term care facilities across the state. The bill …
Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill to Address Workforce Shortage in Long-Term Care Facilities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1786, legislation designed to protect individuals seeking abortion services in the state from legal repercussions imposed by other states. …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Shield Abortion Seekers from Other States’ Prosecutions Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Senators Kim Ward (R-39), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Maria Collett (D-12) announced on Tuesday their intention to advance a bipartisan legislative package aimed at …
Pennsylvania Senate Announces Bipartisan Bills to Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania state lawmakers, along with advocates and individuals who experienced homelessness in their youth, have come together on Wednesday to highlight new legislation aimed …
Pennsylvania State Lawmakers Champion Legislation to Combat Rising Youth Homelessness Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s House Transportation Committee has given bipartisan approval to House Bill 1833, a piece of legislation aimed at accelerating infrastructure projects and saving taxpayer dollars.
Bipartisan Bill to Expedite Pennsylvania Infrastructure Projects Moves Forward Read More