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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday aimed at securing state-level protections for contraceptive access. House Bill 1140, sponsored by state Rep. Leanne Krueger, passed …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Protect Contraceptive Access Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced that his legislation to support spouses and dependents of veterans has cleared the state House of Representatives with unanimous backing. This …
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill to Aid Families of Veterans Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel introduced a bill this week to revamp and expand Pennsylvania’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program. The proposed changes aim to attract and retain …
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes Expansion of Tax Credit Program for New Farmers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee passed House Bill 2238 on Tuesday, aiming to ban per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from a wide range of …
Pennsylvania Moves to Ban “Forever Chemicals” in Consumer Products Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently approved Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal for a state-based subsidy program. This program aims to assist low and middle-income residents purchasing coverage …
Pennsylvania House Approves Subsidies for Affordable Health Coverage Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel introduced a bill this week that seeks to regulate how Pennsylvania manages food processing residue (FPR). House Bill 2393 aims to address the …
Pennsylvania Bill Aims to Regulate Food Processing Residue to Protect Rural Communities Read More HARRISBURG, PA — In a move to overhaul the state’s education funding system, Pennsylvania House Representative Paul Friel, D-Chester, recently voted in committee to progress a piece of legislation, H.B. …
Pennsylvania Legislature Moves Forward with Equitable Education Funding Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation introduced by State Rep. Darisha Parker to establish a grant program for schools to provide free menstrual products to students has passed the Pennsylvania House of …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Provide Free Menstrual Products in Schools Read More
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 Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House Education Committee approved House Bill 2370, a significant piece of legislation aimed at transforming the state’s education funding system. The bill seeks …
Pennsylvania House Education Committee Advances Bill to Overhaul School Funding Read More