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PENNSYLVANIA — A new law in Pennsylvania aims to tackle the growing shortage of police officers in the state. House Bill 863, which recently passed both the House of Representatives …
Pennsylvania Addresses Police Shortage with New Bill: Physical Fitness Standards for Enrollment Lowered Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has announced the successful inclusion yesterday of several provisions he advanced in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. These provisions span …
Senator Bob Casey Secures Key Provisions in National Defense Authorization Act Read More
PENNSYLVANIA— Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is applauding the unanimous approval of House Bill 1745 by the House Education Committee. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Paul Friel (D-26), proposes a tax credit …
Pennsylvania Eyes Tax Credit for Employers Contributing to College Savings Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro last night signed significant bipartisan school and fiscal code bills into law. These laws support the bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2023-24 and further deliver …
Governor Shapiro Signs Major Bipartisan Bills into Law, Boosting Economy and Schools Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced the adoption of his House Resolution 275 by the state House. The resolution designates December 16, 2023, as “Battle of the Bulge …
“Battle of the Bulge Day” Designated in Pennsylvania to Honor State’s Heroic Troops Read More U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3) have introduced the Eviction Prevention Act this week, aiming to address rising housing instability. The proposed legislation seeks to …
Eviction Prevention Act Introduced to Combat Housing Instability Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced on Wednesday that his proposed legislation, House Bill 1278, aimed at extending the expiration date and improving Pennsylvania’s wiretap law, has successfully …
Pennsylvania Wiretap Law Extension and Improvement Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 721, which seeks to establish a permanent advisory board for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) …
Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Passes Bill for Permanent WIC Advisory Board Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners have approved more than $2.8 million in contract funding for renovations at Liberty House in Phoenixville. The approval came during last week’s public …
Chester County Commissioners Approve $2.8M for Liberty House Renovations Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a move aimed at fostering a more inclusive environment in higher education institutions, Pennsylvania Senator Art Haywood (D-4) has announced forthcoming legislation designed to counteract hate speech …
Pennsylvania Senators Propose Legislation to Combat Hate Speech on College Campuses Read More