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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation aimed at improving the efficiency and transparency of school transportation funding across the state. House Bill 1326, sponsored …
Historic Bipartisan Bill Set to Revolutionize School Transportation in PA! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation aimed at helping older adults and incapacitated individuals avoid losing their homes due to delinquent property taxes has unanimously passed the Pennsylvania Senate Urban Affairs and …
New Bill Offers Lifeline to Vulnerable Homeowners Facing Property Tax Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan effort to combat theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits achieved a key milestone on June 9, 2025, as House Bill 1429 passed the …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Enhance EBT Card Security Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed H.B. 1500, a reform bill authored by state Representative Mary Isaacson, designed to enhance transparency and accountability in the …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Reform Cyber Charter Schools Read More
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