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WILKINSBURG, PA — A gathering of Pennsylvanian Democratic lawmakers, including state Senator Katie Muth and Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, among others, convened a public hearing on Thursday. This assembly, …
Push for Fair Housing in Pennsylvania: Lawmakers Aim to Seal Eviction Records Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new bill is stirring controversy in the nation’s capital. The so-called ‘Price Gouging Prevention Act’ recently introduced by Senators Bob Casey, Elizabeth Warren, Tammy Baldwin, and …
Capitol Hill in Heated Debate Over Proposed ‘Price Gouging Prevention Act’ Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) voted against the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024, citing concerns over U.S. energy potentially ending up in the …
Houlahan Votes Against LNG Bill After Failed Amendment Attempt Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has left an indelible mark with the recent approval of two critical bills on Tuesday, strengthening our nation’s stance on global security and actively …
Senate Upholds Democracy and Battles Fentanyl Crisis with New Bills Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a fiery statement following the recent impeachment vote, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) expressed her deep disappointment with the Republican-led House, accusing them of prioritizing partisan politics …
Houlahan Calls Out House Republicans for ‘Brazen Dysfunction’ in Immigration Reform Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept confined to the realm of science fiction. It’s here, and it’s already having profound effects on our everyday lives. …
The Future of AI: Pennsylvania Lawmakers Tackle Big Questions and Potential Implications Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the nation’s capital, change is afoot in the battle to preserve crucial funding for AmeriCorps, our nation’s most paramount community and national service agency. In an …
Battle for AmeriCorps: The Fight to Save America’s Premier Community Service Organization Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed at addressing understaffing and low pay in the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), U.S. Senator Bob Casey and Representative Matt Cartwright have introduced the …
Fair Pay for Prison Officers: A Step in the Right Direction or a Political Band-Aid? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) this week introduced a series of bills aimed at making American democracy more accessible to people with disabilities. …
Senators Unveil Legislation to Boost Political Participation of Americans with Disabilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Legislative Audit Advisory Commission (LAAC) has concluded its independent audit of the state General Assembly’s finances for fiscal year 2023. State Rep. Pat Harkins, majority …
Pennsylvania General Assembly’s 2023 Finances Audited, Reveals $298.6 Million Reserve Read More