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PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has inked his signature on four new legislative acts, further enhancing the state’s public safety, tobacco regulation, and municipal employee policies. The signing ceremony …
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Four New Laws, Strengthening Public Safety and Regulation Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — State Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10), Tina Tartaglione (D-2), Jimmy Dillon (D-5) and John Kane (D-9), and representatives from the building trades this week announced Build Better PA, …
State Senate Democratic Caucus Members Announce Build Better PA Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed legislation that extends the due date for the annual report of the Agricultural Education Excellence Commission to December 1. The …
Pennsylvania House Approves Extension for Agricultural Education Excellence Commission’s Annual Report Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro this week signed Senate Bill 829 into law as Act 8 of 2023. This bill authorizes several state departments to grant and convey land …
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Senate Bill 829 into Law, Authorizing Key Land Transfers and Projects Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate advanced Senate Bill 621, which designates the Penn Street Bridge as the Police Officer Scott A. Wertz Memorial Bridge.
Fallen Hero Honored: Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill to Rename Penn Street Bridge after Reading Police Officer Scott A. Wertz Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed a tax code bill that includes a provision to expand the state’s Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit. The …
Pennsylvania House Approves Tax Reduction Bill, Includes Davis-Shusterman Provision for Childcare Relief Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a contentious piece of legislation late Tuesday night, creating new tax incentives for medical marijuana operations and Hollywood movie studios. The bill, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Tax Incentives for Medical Marijuana and Hollywood, Amid Controversy Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The House Transportation Committee Chairman, Ed Neilson, has expressed satisfaction over the final approval Tuesday of H.B. 1219 by the House. The bill is a significant amendment to …
H.B. 1219 Passage: A Leap Forward for Public Transit in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) announced the successful passage this week of Senate Bill 842, known as the Respect the Whistle Act, by the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary …
Respect the Whistle Act Gains Bipartisan Support to Protect Pennsylvania’s Sports Officials Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Rep. Joe Ciresi’s legislation (H.B. 123) to create signage requirements for proposed subdivision and land development projects passed the House yesterday.
House Passes Signage Bill for Land Development Read More