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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s military Quality of Life Panel, cast a vote against the National Defense …
Partisan Amendments Lead to Controversial NDAA Vote Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, June 10, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed five significant bills into law. These new laws cover a range of issues from pet insurance to the …
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Crucial Bills Into Law for Pennsylvania’s Future Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed Senate Bill 497 into law, a move poised to transform Pennsylvania into a hub for advanced manufacturing. This legislation aims to forge …
Governor Shapiro Signs Bill to Boost Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel introduced a bill this week to revamp and expand Pennsylvania’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program. The proposed changes aim to attract and retain …
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes Expansion of Tax Credit Program for New Farmers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act on Thursday. The bipartisan bill aims …
Senators Introduce Bill to Extend Key Provisions for Disability Savings Accounts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced two bills on Wednesday aimed at expanding access to free or reduced-price meals for millions of American …
Senators Casey and Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Combat Student Hunger Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro hosted a ceremonial bill signing to celebrate the expansion of Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate legislation. The event saw the presence of Lieutenant Governor …
Governor Shapiro Signs Bill to Expand Clean Slate Initiative in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee passed House Bill 2238 on Tuesday, aiming to ban per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from a wide range of …
Pennsylvania Moves to Ban “Forever Chemicals” in Consumer Products Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, State Senators Jay Costa and Camera Bartolotta introduced a co-sponsorship memo for new legislation aimed at preventing Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) in Pennsylvania. This effort …
Pennsylvania Senators Propose Legislation to Prevent Electric Shock Drowning Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Senate Labor & Industry Committee approved Senator Maria Collett’s (D-12 Montgomery) Family Care Act, also known as Senate Bill 580, with an 8-3 vote. …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Passes Family Care Act for Paid Leave Read More