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U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark Warner (D-VA), Joe Manchin (D-WV) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-3) introduced legislation on Tuesday …
U.S. Senators Introduce Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act to Aid Miners and Their Survivors Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Representative Chris Rabb, D-Phila., is championing legislation that would officially recognize the National Day of Mourning in Pennsylvania. The proposed holiday serves as a counter-commemoration to Thanksgiving, …
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes Recognition of National Day of Mourning Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania signed House Bill (HB) 1556 and HB 1461 into law on Thursday, marking significant legislative changes for state-related universities and the Right-to-Know Law.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Signs HB 1556 and HB 1461 into Law Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — House Bill 507, a companion to Senate Bill 549, has been sent to the desk of Pennsylvania’s Governor Shapiro for approval. The bill, which amends the Medical Care …
Pennsylvania Set to Tighten Informed Consent Laws for Medical Examinations Read More
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced the Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act on Wednesday. The legislation aims to bolster economic development in rural communities by addressing …
Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act Introduced to Boost Economic Development in Rural Communities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In an effort to address the shortage of police officers in Pennsylvania, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 863 on Tuesday. Authored by state Rep. Dan Williams, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Address Police Shortage with Adjusted Fitness Standards Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Senate approved Senate Bill 668 on Wednesday, legislation aimed at enhancing the quality and availability of service at long-term care facilities across the state. The bill …
Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill to Address Workforce Shortage in Long-Term Care Facilities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1786, legislation designed to protect individuals seeking abortion services in the state from legal repercussions imposed by other states. …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Shield Abortion Seekers from Other States’ Prosecutions Read More