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HARRISBURG, PA — A bill designed to prevent thousands of older Pennsylvanians from losing access to affordable prescription medications is on its way to becoming law, following bipartisan approval in …
New Push to Protect Seniors’ Prescription Benefits Sparks Big Policy Shift Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new $2 million statewide nutrition incentive program championed by state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, is now part of Pennsylvania’s newly enacted state budget, marking a …
Will New SNAP Incentives Change How Pennsylvania Eats? A $2M Bet Says Yes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — With more than two million Pennsylvanians facing the loss of federal food assistance this weekend, state House Democrats are advancing emergency legislation to use a portion of …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push $60 Million Hunger Relief Plan Amid Federal SNAP Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation to simplify and modernize the state’s ignition interlock program for certain DUI offenders, aiming to reduce costly delays …
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill to Streamline Ignition Interlock Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved a joint resolution to add a Reproductive Rights Amendment to the state constitution. Sponsored by Reps. Danielle Friel Otten …
House Committee Advances Measure to Add Reproductive Rights Amendment to Pennsylvania Constitution Read More HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, announced that the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee has advanced a package of bills aimed at expanding protections and access to reproductive health …
House Panel Advances Bills on Reproductive Health Access Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, has introduced legislation aimed at reinforcing constitutional safeguards against unlawful searches and seizures in Pennsylvania. The proposal seeks to create a …
Pielli Introduces Bill to Strengthen Protections Against Unlawful Searches and Seizures Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, aimed at protecting pollinators and other native insect species in Pennsylvania, has passed the state House of Representatives. House …
Pennsylvania House Passes Pielli Bill to Protect Pollinators and Native Insects Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation that would allow striking workers to receive unemployment compensation, marking a significant shift in state labor policy.
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday approved House Bill 587, legislation that would create a certification program for haulers and brokers of food processing residuals (FPR) …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Regulate Food Processing Residue Haulers Read More