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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro put pen to paper on ten diverse bills on July 8, 2024, making them law in the state. These pieces of legislation range from …
Governor Shapiro’s Legislative Marathon: 10 New Laws Transforming Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation aimed at modernizing the process for returning unclaimed property to its rightful owners. State Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie), …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Streamline Unclaimed Property Process Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A coalition of Pennsylvania community pharmacists is celebrating the passage of House Bill 1993, a reform package aimed at regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The bill now …
Pennsylvania Passes Bill to Reform Pharmacy Benefit Managers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) have introduced the Capping Prescription Costs Act, aiming to reduce prescription drug expenses for millions of Americans. …
Senators Introduce Bill to Cap Prescription Drug Costs for Americans Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Phila., chair of the PA House Transportation Committee, announced a bipartisan agreement for new legislation aimed at ensuring electric vehicle (EV) owners contribute …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Simplify Electric Vehicle Fees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Zach Nunn (R-IA) have introduced a bipartisan bill to prevent another infant formula shortage. The Investing in New Families and Newborns Through …
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Prevent Future Infant Formula Shortages Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A significant stride in the preservation of free speech has been taken in Pennsylvania. On Wednesday, State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) announced that, after years of controversy, …
Historic Victory for Free Speech: Pennsylvania Moves to Quash SLAPP Lawsuits Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Senator Jay Costa celebrated a significant legislative victory today as the House of Representatives narrowly passed the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP) with a …
Pennsylvania Passes Bill to Protect Longtime Homeowners from Rising Property Taxes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation designed to support maternal and child health across the state. Authored by State Rep. Darisha Parker, the Maternal Home …
Pennsylvania House Passes Maternal Home Visiting Act to Support Young Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 739 (previously introduced as SB 739) into law, significantly expanding access to telemedicine for residents across Pennsylvania. The legislation …
Pennsylvania Expands Telemedicine Access with New Law Read More