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Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, a critical bill designed to prevent a government shutdown. The bill, commonly …
H.R. 6363 Bill Passes House Vote, Aims to Avert Government Shutdown Read More
EASTTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Easttown Township has recently announced a call for volunteers to fill vacant positions across several committees and boards. The township is inviting interested residents who can …
Easttown Township Calls for Volunteers to Fill Vacant Positions Read More
OXFORD, PA — Oxford Borough recently announced a job opening for an Administrative Assistant/Assistant Right-to-Know Officer. The new hire will provide direct support to the Borough Manager and Assistant Manager/Treasurer, …
Oxford Borough Seeking Administrative Assistant/Assistant Right-to-Know Officer Read More
In a recent move that has sparked a significant debate about the future of electric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturing in the United States, the U.S. Senate voted this week to …
Senate Resolution on Removing Buy American Standards for EV Chargers Passes Despite Opposition Read More
On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously voted to advance a legislative package on drug pricing and mental health, which includes provisions from U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) aimed at …
Senate Finance Committee Approves Mental Health and Drug Pricing Package Featuring Senator Casey’s Act to Protect Seniors Read More
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman introduced the Building Safer Streets Act on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward improving street infrastructure and preventing the loss of lives on unsafe roads. …
Senator Fetterman Introduces the Building Safer Streets Act to Combat Street Safety Crisis Read More
Monica Bertagnolli, a renowned surgical oncologist and the 16th director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has been confirmed as the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, …
Senate Confirms Monica Bertagnolli as Director of National Institutes of Health Amid Controversy Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant move to bolster the state’s organic agricultural sector, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 157 on Wednesday. This bill officially creates a PA Preferred Organic™ …
ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Signs House Bill 157, Launching PA Preferred Organic Brand Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed four bills into law on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The new laws, HB 156, HB 157, HB 735, and SB 694, promise to bring …
Governor Shapiro Signs Four Bills into Law, Promising Progress in Agriculture, Budget Procedures, and Fireworks Regulation Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2023-21, establishing the Pennsylvania Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory and Review (CLEAR) Commission within the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG). …
Governor Shapiro Establishes CLEAR Commission for Enhanced Law Enforcement Accountability Read More