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HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 721, a significant move to establish a permanent advisory board for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Strengthen WIC Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Chairman of the Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research Subcommittee, has sent a follow-up letter to the U.S. Department of …
Senators Seek Clarity on New SNAP Eligibility Rules Amid Concerns Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Advocates are raising alarms about the damaging effects of voting misinformation on society and calling for urgent legislative action. State Representatives Darisha Parker and Carol Hill-Evans, along …
Lawmakers Urge Action to Combat Voting Misinformation and Expand Poll Access Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — This May, Pennsylvania marks a significant milestone—the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), a vital initiative that has supported …
Pennsylvania Celebrates 50 Years of the WIC Program, Aiming for Greater Accessibility and Innovation Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — In a heartfelt celebration at Fox Rothschild’s Exton office, Christopher J. Pippett was recently honored by Habitat for Humanity of Chester County for completing his 100th …
Chester County Lawyer Completes 100th Home Closing for Habitat for Humanity, Celebrates Two Decades of Service Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As food banks across the commonwealth report record demand, the Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) has presented a series of recommendations to address escalating food insecurity in …
Pennsylvania’s Battle Against Hunger: An Urgent Call for Statewide Action Read More
MEDIA, PA — In a significant contribution to the ongoing dialogue about policing and racial justice in the United States, Ife Williams, Ph.D., a professor of Political Science at Delaware …
New Book Sheds Light on the Complex History of Police Brutality in Philadelphia Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In the midst of a chilling Pennsylvania winter, the subject of home heating is not just one of comfort, but of survival. The recent announcement by the …
Pennsylvanians Hold Their Breath: LIHEAP Funding Uncertainties Disrupt Winter Aid Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An astounding 21.3 million Americans have rushed to embrace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace coverage during the 2024 Open Enrollment Period, marking a historic achievement. This …
Record-Breaking 21.3 Million Americans Embrace ACA Marketplace Coverage in 2024 Read More
ALLENTOWN, PA — As federal changes to Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) renewal requirements take effect, Pennsylvania officials are stepping up efforts to ensure continuous health coverage for …
Pennsylvania Officials Rally to Support Residents Amid Changes to Medicaid and CHIP Renewal Requirements Read More