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PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Senate approved Senate Bill 668 on Wednesday, legislation aimed at enhancing the quality and availability of service at long-term care facilities across the state. The bill …
Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill to Address Workforce Shortage in Long-Term Care Facilities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1786, legislation designed to protect individuals seeking abortion services in the state from legal repercussions imposed by other states. …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Shield Abortion Seekers from Other States’ Prosecutions Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Senators Kim Ward (R-39), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Maria Collett (D-12) announced on Tuesday their intention to advance a bipartisan legislative package aimed at …
Pennsylvania Senate Announces Bipartisan Bills to Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania state lawmakers, along with advocates and individuals who experienced homelessness in their youth, have come together on Wednesday to highlight new legislation aimed …
Pennsylvania State Lawmakers Champion Legislation to Combat Rising Youth Homelessness Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act in the Senate on November 14. The legislation aims to address financial challenges faced by child care providers …
Senator Casey Introduces Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act to Boost Meal Reimbursements Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s House Transportation Committee has given bipartisan approval to House Bill 1833, a piece of legislation aimed at accelerating infrastructure projects and saving taxpayer dollars.
Bipartisan Bill to Expedite Pennsylvania Infrastructure Projects Moves Forward Read More
On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously voted to advance a legislative package on drug pricing and mental health, which includes provisions from U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) aimed at …
Senate Finance Committee Approves Mental Health and Drug Pricing Package Featuring Senator Casey’s Act to Protect Seniors Read More
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman introduced the Building Safer Streets Act on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward improving street infrastructure and preventing the loss of lives on unsafe roads. …
Senator Fetterman Introduces the Building Safer Streets Act to Combat Street Safety Crisis Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed four bills into law on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The new laws, HB 156, HB 157, HB 735, and SB 694, promise to bring …
Governor Shapiro Signs Four Bills into Law, Promising Progress in Agriculture, Budget Procedures, and Fireworks Regulation Read More
READING, PA — Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) announced she plans to introduce two bills that would aid Pennsylvania public school districts seeking a merger.
Schwank Announces Plans to Introduce Bills to Aid School Mergers Read More