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HARRISBURG, PA — Thursday evening, state Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/Montgomery, voted in favor of the state budget, applauding its historic investments in schools.
PA State Rep. Melissa Shusterman Praises Historic Education Investments in State Budget Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will receive $24,000,000 in new funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The funding is …
Casey Announces $24 Million for Philadelphia International Airport from Infrastructure Law Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA —The Borough Council of Kennett Square recently announced that they are seeking a new Councilmember to fill an opening on the council. This term will run through …
Borough of Kennett Square Seeks New Councilmember Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — The Upper Uwchlan Township Board of Supervisors recently announced that they will be conducting a public hearing on July 18, 2022, to consider and possibly adopt …
Upper Uwchlan Township Board of Supervisors to Conduct Public Hearing on Ordinance to Eliminate F1 and F2 Flexible Development Overlay District Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Climate Caucus issued this statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling that limits the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to …
PA Climate Caucus Protests SCOTUS Restriction of EPA’s Authority to Regulate Carbon Emissions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation sponsored by Reps. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) and Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) to allow the state to use the Pennsylvania National Guard to combat cyber criminals has passed …
PA Senate Passes Williams, Gaydos Bill to Enlist National Guard in Fight Against Cyber Criminals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following a lengthy debate and passage this week of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of the House Armed Services Committee, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) announced …
Houlahan Leads Pennsylvania Delegation in National Defense Authorization Act Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Peter Meijer (R-MI) introduced their bipartisan CLIMB Act to permanently authorize the popular programs on military installations and at military …
Reps Houlahan, Meijer Join Forces to Improve Childhood Literacy for Miliary Families, Introduce Bipartisan CLIMB Act Read More
EASTTOWN TWP, PA — On Monday, Easttown Township’s Board of Supervisors passed ordinance 450-2022 which will take crucial steps in reducing plastic bag use in the Township.
Easttown Board of Supervisors Passes Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Monday night, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) voted for the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act to address supply chain disruptions, shipping delays, and rising costs fueling inflation for Pennsylvanians …
Houlahan Sends Cost-Cutting Ocean Shipping Reform to President’s Desk Read More