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PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed two key labor bills on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The bills, H.B. 1449 and H.B. 1465, will now go to the state …
Pennsylvania House Passes Key Labor Bills: Strengthening Workforce and Infrastructure Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Senate Education Committee of Pennsylvania voted on Wednesday on a controversial bill, Senate Bill 7, that seeks to provide parental control over instructional materials and books containing …
Controversial Bill Sparks Concern: Pennsylvania Senate Votes on Parental Control of School Materials Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a unanimous decision, the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee this week cleared the path for Senate Bill 55, also known as Kayden’s Law, to be brought to a …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Approves Kayden’s Law: Bipartisan Bill Headed to Full Senate Vote Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a unanimous decision, the Pennsylvania House has passed State Representative Joe Ciresi’s bill that seeks to protect families or estates of deceased individuals from being charged early …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Protect Deceased Person’s Family from Early Termination Fees Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a decisive move towards making Pennsylvania’s primaries more inclusive, the House State Government Committee this week voted to advance a bill that aims to open the state’s …
Pennsylvania Moves Towards Open Primaries: House Committee Votes to Advance Legislation Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has inked his signature on four new legislative acts, further enhancing the state’s public safety, tobacco regulation, and municipal employee policies. The signing ceremony …
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Four New Laws, Strengthening Public Safety and Regulation Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed legislation that extends the due date for the annual report of the Agricultural Education Excellence Commission to December 1. The …
Pennsylvania House Approves Extension for Agricultural Education Excellence Commission’s Annual Report Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro this week signed Senate Bill 829 into law as Act 8 of 2023. This bill authorizes several state departments to grant and convey land …
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Senate Bill 829 into Law, Authorizing Key Land Transfers and Projects Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed a tax code bill that includes a provision to expand the state’s Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit. The …
Pennsylvania House Approves Tax Reduction Bill, Includes Davis-Shusterman Provision for Childcare Relief Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a contentious piece of legislation late Tuesday night, creating new tax incentives for medical marijuana operations and Hollywood movie studios. The bill, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Tax Incentives for Medical Marijuana and Hollywood, Amid Controversy Read More