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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a mandate that would require hotels, motels, and online lodging platforms to train frontline workers to spot and report human trafficking.
Will Hotel Staff Training Curb Trafficking? PA Lawmakers Weigh Mandate Read More