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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
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed House Bill 612, a critical legislation that ensures the provision of substantial investments to state-related universities. This move, championed by …
Pennsylvania House Approves State University Funding, Ensuring Affordable Education for Students Read More
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman, along with Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA), last week introduced the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act, legislation to make it easier for schools …
Senators Introduce Legislation to Help End Childhood Hunger Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In response to concerns from Jewish constituents, State Senator Jay Costa is advocating for a change in the date of Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election. The current scheduled date, …
Pennsylvania State Senators Push for Change in 2024 Primary Election Date to Respect Passover Read More
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Patty Murray (D-WA), along with Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3), introduced the Children Harmed in Life-threatening or Dangerous (CHILD) Labor Act on Thursday. This legislation …
Lawmakers Introduce CHILD Labor Act to Combat Exploitative Child Labor Practices Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant move towards safeguarding sports officials in Pennsylvania, State Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) announced the successful passage Wednesday of Senate Bill 842, known as the …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Respect the Whistle Act, Seeks to Boost Safety for Sports Officials Read More
READING, PA — In a fitting tribute to a local hero, the Penn Street Bridge in Berks County will be renamed as the Police Officer Scott A. Wertz Memorial Bridge. …
Penn Street Bridge Renamed to Honor Fallen Officer Scott A. Wertz Read More