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HARRISBURG, PA — State Representatives Jared Solomon and Malcolm Kenyatta stood together at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for a new piece of legislation that demands accountability …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for Mandatory Resignation of Convicted Officials Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, the Pennsylvania House passed legislation designed to speed up the processing of junk titles for abandoned vehicles. The bill, introduced by state Rep. Ed Neilson, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Expedite Junk Titles for Abandoned Vehicles Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 721, a significant move to establish a permanent advisory board for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Strengthen WIC Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To improve U.S. military personnel’s quality of life, legislation spearheaded by Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has emerged as the cornerstone of the annual defense bill. As the …
Houlahan’s Sweeping Legislation Anchors Annual Defense Bill, Ushering in Significant Quality of Life Improvements for Service Members Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representatives Darisha Parker and Carol Hill-Evans, alongside Speaker Joanna McClinton, menstrual health professionals, and Pennsylvania students, gathered on Wednesday to spotlight the issue of period poverty …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for Legislation to Combat Period Poverty Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Michael Waltz (R-FL), and Jack Bergman (R-MI) introduced the Unity Through Service Act. This bipartisan bill aims to …
Lawmakers Introduce Unity Through Service Act to Boost National Service Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced two bills aimed at making higher education more accessible for …
Senator Casey Introduces Bills to Boost Higher Education Access for Students with Disabilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania State Senators Art Haywood and Tracy Pennycuick this week unveiled Alyssa’s Law, a pivotal initiative aimed at bolstering school safety protocols and enhancing emergency response mechanisms …
Pennsylvania Senators Introduce Alyssa’s Law to Enhance School Safety Measures Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced the Moving Transit Forward Act on Tuesday. This legislation proposes the creation of a new federal funding …
Senate Bill Seeks to Revitalize Public Transit Systems with New Federal Funding Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a unanimous decision that signals a potential shift in how Pennsylvanians receive their wages, the state Senate Labor and Industry Committee has thrown its support behind …
Pennsylvania Moves to Modernize Paychecks with Senate Bill 1026 Read More