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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark decision, Mary Kay Costello was confirmed this week to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, marking a significant step …
Historic Appointment: Mary Kay Costello Confirmed to Federal Bench in Philadelphia Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has introduced the “Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2024.” This legislation aims to explore the feasibility …
Senator Fetterman Proposes Feasibility Study for Washington’s Trail as National Historic Trail Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant boost to traffic safety initiatives, Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania are set to receive $8,711,688 in federal funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act …
Discover How $8.7 Million Could Revolutionize Philly’s Traffic Safety Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — The future of U.S. Steel‘s headquarters in Pittsburgh hangs in the balance as executives threaten a relocation if the proposed sale to Nippon Steel is not completed. This …
Could U.S. Steel’s Departure Reshape Pittsburgh’s Economic Landscape? Read More
MEDIA, PA — CASA Youth Advocates of Delaware & Chester Counties have been awarded a $161,000 federal grant to bolster their community engagement efforts. This funding aims to enhance the …
Federal Grant Boost: How $161K is Transforming Youth Support in Delaware County Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The City of Philadelphia is set to significantly expand its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, thanks to an $8,984,800 funding boost announced today by U.S. Senators Bob Casey …
Philadelphia Receives Nearly $9 Million for Expansion of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is leading a bipartisan call for President Biden to approve a major disaster declaration for Pennsylvania following severe storms and flooding caused …
Lawmakers Urge Federal Aid for Pennsylvania After Tropical Storm Debby Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) have called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to modernize its process for electronic submission and retention of Agricultural …
Modernizing Agricultural Foreign Investment Reporting: Senators Push for Digital Transformation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a decisive 91-3 vote on Tuesday, the United States Senate approved the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, a legislative package aimed at safeguarding children on …
Senate Passes Landmark Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) have introduced the Section 508 Refresh Act. This new bill aims to …
Senators Introduce Section 508 Refresh Act to Enhance Technology Accessibility for People with Disabilities Read More