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HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to combat child abuse and exploitation, state House lawmakers on Monday passed legislation (H.B. 2175) that would create a permanent Office of Child …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Establish Permanent Office of Child Advocate Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a leap towards consumer fairness, environmental sustainability and digital security, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law six new bills on Friday. They will see the …
Governor Shapiro Signs Game-Changing Bills for Fairness, Sustainability, and Security Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a unanimous decision that could reshape the landscape for entrepreneurs in the natural hair braiding industry, the Pennsylvania Senate recently passed Senate Bill 1031. Spearheaded by …
Pennsylvania Moves to Untangle Regulations on Natural Hair Braiding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant stride towards urban beautification and land reform, the Pennsylvania Senate has passed Senate Bill 645, introduced by Senator Hughes. The legislation, which cleared the …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Turn Vacant Lots into Community Gardens Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant legislative move, the Pennsylvania Senate has passed Senate Bill 1260, legislation designed to protect the state’s investments in Israel and counteract the rise of …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Safeguard Investments in Israel, Aiming to Counter Antisemitism Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Senate Transportation Committee voted Wednesday in favor of a bill that could provide relief for Pennsylvania drivers who struggle to pay fines and fees associated with …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Approves Bill to Offer Community Service as an Alternative to License Suspension Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday significantly increasing state support for fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS). The bill, introduced by State Rep. …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Double Funding for Fire and EMS Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, Senator Lindsey M. Williams’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) Funding Bill passed the Senate Education Committee unanimously. The bill, known as Senate Bill 366, aims …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Approves Career and Technical Education Funding Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday aimed at securing state-level protections for contraceptive access. House Bill 1140, sponsored by state Rep. Leanne Krueger, passed …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Protect Contraceptive Access Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced that his legislation to support spouses and dependents of veterans has cleared the state House of Representatives with unanimous backing. This …
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill to Aid Families of Veterans Read More