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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
HARRISBURG, PA — A significant stride in the preservation of free speech has been taken in Pennsylvania. On Wednesday, State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) announced that, after years of controversy, …
Historic Victory for Free Speech: Pennsylvania Moves to Quash SLAPP Lawsuits Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Senator Jay Costa celebrated a significant legislative victory today as the House of Representatives narrowly passed the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP) with a …
Pennsylvania Passes Bill to Protect Longtime Homeowners from Rising Property Taxes Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed SB 645 into law on Monday, making it easier for community gardeners to claim legal ownership of vacant lots they have maintained in …
New Law Helps Philadelphia Gardeners Claim Ownership of Vacant Lots Read More