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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant stride toward modernizing educational curricula, the House of Representatives has this week unanimously passed the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, a bipartisan bill …
Unanimous House Vote Propels Groundbreaking STEM Education Reform Forward Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a strategic move to maintain the Democratic majority in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives, Governor Josh Shapiro has announced his endorsement of 20 pivotal State House candidates. …
Governor Josh Shapiro Endorses Key Democratic Candidates for Pennsylvania House Read More
BELLEFONTE, PA — Pennsylvania’s rural communities are confronting a critical juncture as they strive to revitalize their economies amid declining populations and fading traditional industries like coal mining and manufacturing. State …
Challenges and Opportunities: Revitalizing Pennsylvania’s Rural Economy Read More
NANTY GLO, PA — Small municipalities across Pennsylvania are encountering significant challenges in accessing state funding, a critical lifeline for infrastructure and essential services. Local officials, gathered at a recent …
Pennsylvania Municipalities Struggle with State Grant Application Process Read More
INDIANA, PA — The Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee commenced its “Moving PA Forward by Investing in Roads, Bridges, and Transit” series on Wednesday with a meeting in Indiana County. The …
Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee Addresses Rural Transit Needs Read More
DARBY, PA — Advocates, survivors, and attorneys converged to spotlight the pervasive problem of workplace bullying and psychological abuse, which they argue is a significant public health threat affecting millions …
Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee Addresses Workplace Bullying Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee convened a hearing to discuss expanding abortion access across the state. The urgency stems from increasing restrictions and total …
Pennsylvania House Majority Pushes for Expanded Abortion Access Amid Rising Restrictions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation aimed at modernizing the process for returning unclaimed property to its rightful owners. State Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie), …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Streamline Unclaimed Property Process Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Phila., chair of the PA House Transportation Committee, announced a bipartisan agreement for new legislation aimed at ensuring electric vehicle (EV) owners contribute …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Simplify Electric Vehicle Fees Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Senator Jay Costa celebrated a significant legislative victory today as the House of Representatives narrowly passed the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP) with a …
Pennsylvania Passes Bill to Protect Longtime Homeowners from Rising Property Taxes Read More