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HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, aimed at protecting pollinators and other native insect species in Pennsylvania, has passed the state House of Representatives. House …
Pennsylvania House Passes Pielli Bill to Protect Pollinators and Native Insects Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation that would allow striking workers to receive unemployment compensation, marking a significant shift in state labor policy.
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday approved House Bill 587, legislation that would create a certification program for haulers and brokers of food processing residuals (FPR) …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Regulate Food Processing Residue Haulers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has joined a group of lawmakers backing legislation to expand federal housing protections for veterans and low-income families, groups advocates say are …
Fetterman Backs Bill to Expand Fair Housing Act Protections for Veterans, Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee has advanced a slate of gun safety bills aimed at curbing gun violence, addressing loopholes, and equipping law enforcement with new tools. …
Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee Advances Gun Safety Bill Package Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation Thursday aimed at strengthening U.S. national security by pressing Canada and Mexico to align with …
Senators Push Bill to Align North America on Screening Chinese Investment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. John Fetterman joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers Wednesday to introduce legislation that would overturn two Trump administration executive orders limiting collective bargaining rights for federal …
Fetterman, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Restore Federal Worker Union Rights Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at boosting the state’s visibility as a tourist destination by redirecting tax revenue from short-term rentals into the state’s tourism fund.
Lawmakers Push Plan to Boost Tourism Marketing With Short-Term Rental Tax Revenue Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, and Sen. Carolyn Comitta, D-Chester, have introduced companion legislation aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s tourism industry by increasing funding for the state’s Tourism …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Boost to Tourism Promotion Fund to Drive Economic Growth Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation, Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced legislation Thursday aimed at strengthening U.S. leadership at the Inter-American Development …
McCormick and Kaine Introduce Bill to Counter Chinese Influence at Inter-American Development Bank Read More