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WEST CHESTER, PA — With the clock ticking toward a critical funding deadline, Chester County’s Democratic lawmakers gathered Thursday at the West Chester Transportation Center to demand swift action from …
Chester County Lawmakers Urge Senate Action as SEPTA Cuts Loom Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Communications & Technology Committee took a decisive step on Thursday, unanimously approving a resolution that urges Congress to protect creative sector workers from the …
PA House Committee Advances Resolution to Address AI Impact on Creative Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers from Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery counties are raising alarm over the sweeping service reductions and fare increases proposed in SEPTA’s latest budget announcement. The transportation …
SEPTA Proposes Service Cuts and Fare Hikes, Lawmakers Raise Concerns Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams, joined by Reps. Kristine Howard and Melissa Shusterman, all D-Chester, introduced legislation aimed at increasing oversight of hospital purchases to protect communities from …
Lawmakers from Chester County Propose Oversight Bill for Hospital Acquisitions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Kristine Howard (D-Chester) officially began her fourth term representing the 167th Legislative District in Chester County after taking the oath of office this week at the …
Rep. Kristine Howard Kicks Off Fourth Term with Bold Plans for Pennsylvania’s Future! Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House has unanimously passed House Bill 2094, spearheaded by State Representative Kristine Howard, D-Chester. This landmark legislation aims to modernize the state’s filial responsibility laws, …
Pennsylvania Moves to Overhaul Outdated Filial Responsibility Laws: What Families Need to Know Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, a significant roundtable discussion was held in Harrisburg, where State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, alongside officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services …
Pennsylvania Takes Charge: Shusterman’s Bold Roundtable Advances Reproductive Rights Agenda Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A significant legislative move by the Pennsylvania House seeks to secure the future of horseracing within the state. State Representative Kristine Howard, D-Chester, announced that her proposed …
Pennsylvania House Approves Critical Extension for Horseracing Regulations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to growing dissatisfaction with Pennsylvania’s current divorce laws, State Representatives Kristine Howard and Melissa Shusterman, both D-Chester, are advocating for significant reforms to streamline the …
Reforming Divorce: Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for Modernized Legislation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — East Vincent and West Vincent Townships in Chester County have been awarded state grants totaling over $40,000. Announced by State Representatives Kristine Howard and Paul Friel, the …
Chester County Townships Secure Vital Funds to Elevate Safety and Modernize Law Enforcement Read More