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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have taken a significant step toward empowering law enforcement and supporting crime victims with the near-unanimous approval of the VICTIM Act (HB 1511). The legislation, …
Justice for Families: The VICTIM Act Aims to Close Cold Cases and Keep Communities Safe Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, has taken a decisive step in advocating for medically retired veterans by advancing House Resolution 234. The resolution, which calls on Congress …
Fighting for Our Heroes: The Urgent Push to Secure Full Benefits for Medically Retired Veterans Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) and Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata) have announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at safeguarding student-athletes who earn compensation from the …
Protecting Student-Athletes’ Futures: Crucial NIL Safeguards Proposed Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House advanced legislation this week aimed at revitalizing the state’s agricultural industry by expanding the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program. House Bill 242, introduced by …
Empowering Future Farmers: Pennsylvania Moves to Secure Farming’s Next Generation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, June 2, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill 1058, a measure introduced by State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, aimed at ensuring the financial …
Game-Changer for Seniors: House Bill 1058 Clears PA House in Bold Move! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A recent public hearing at the state Capitol cast a spotlight on House Bill 501 (H.B. 501), known as the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), a …
Pennsylvania Takes Bold Steps Toward a Sustainable Energy Future with H.B. 501 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Representatives John Lawrence (R-Chester) and Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) proposed key amendments on Tuesday aimed at boosting Pennsylvania’s struggling dairy industry through targeted tax incentives. Despite their efforts, …
House Fight Erupts as Democrats Block Critical Aid for PA Dairy Farmers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation sponsored by State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, that aims to address critical funding challenges faced by fire and emergency …
Pennsylvania House Approves Legislation to Boost Funding for Fire and EMS Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A bill aimed at increasing pension payments for injured veterans has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives with unanimous support. Sponsored by State Rep. Dan Williams, House …
PA House Approves Bill to Increase Pensions for Injured Veterans Read More
STROUDSBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Education Committee continued its statewide review of cyber charter school accountability with a third informational meeting held on Thursday, May 8, at Stroudsburg High …
PA House Education Committee Calls for Cyber Charter School Reforms Read More