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HARRISBURG, PA — A bloc of Pennsylvania lawmakers on Wednesday launched a sweeping bid to block the use of so-called “forever chemicals” in pesticides, warning that the substances are quietly …
Forever Chemicals Face a Showdown as Lawmakers Move to Ban PFAS Pesticides Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, announced she secured 40 priorities in the bipartisan, bicameral …
Houlahan Secures 40 Wins in NDAA, Locking In Pay Raises and New Protections Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Democratic lawmakers this week unveiled legislation that would impose a severance tax on natural gas production in Pennsylvania, reviving a long-running debate over whether the state is …
Democrats Push New Gas Severance Tax, Saying Pennsylvania Is Leaving Billions Behind Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at improving treatment options for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
McCormick, Rosen Push Bipartisan Plan to Revolutionize TBI Care for Veterans Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation to simplify and modernize the state’s ignition interlock program for certain DUI offenders, aiming to reduce costly delays …
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill to Streamline Ignition Interlock Program Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, has introduced legislation aimed at reinforcing constitutional safeguards against unlawful searches and seizures in Pennsylvania. The proposal seeks to create a …
Pielli Introduces Bill to Strengthen Protections Against Unlawful Searches and Seizures Read More
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