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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
HARRISBURG, PA — With inflation continuing to challenge working families and small businesses, Pennsylvania House Republican policymakers are proposing significant tax reforms aimed at immediate relief and long-term economic growth.
Fighting for Your Wallet: Lawmakers Push Bold Tax Reforms to Ease Inflation’s Grip Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives narrowly passed House Bill 1200, legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, in a 102-101 party-line vote. The bill, however, faces …
Rushed Marijuana Bill Sparks Outrage as PA Lawmakers Face Critical Backlash Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved House Bill 96, aimed at protecting older adults and incapacitated individuals from losing their homes due to unpaid property …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Protect Vulnerable Homeowners Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation introduced by Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, designed to provide financial relief to nearly one million working residents. House Bill …
Pennsylvania House Passes Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli’s House Bill 355, aimed at protecting children from abuse by those in positions of authority, passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously on …
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill to Protect Children Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation to allocate $292.5 million for public transit infrastructure was approved by the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee on Monday, May 5. Authored by Majority Chair Rep. Ed …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push $292.5 Million Transit Funding Plan Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, May 5, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 630, a measure designed to tackle wage discrimination based on gender, race, or ethnicity. Introduced …
Equal Work, Equal Pay: Pennsylvania Takes Bold Step to End Wage Discrimination Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A groundbreaking approach to university funding in Pennsylvania is on the horizon as the state’s Performance-Based Funding Council unanimously adopted a report laying out a framework to …
Pennsylvania Moves Toward Accountability in Higher Education with Performance-Based Funding Model Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation designed to strengthen recruitment and retention in the Pennsylvania National Guard by expanding partial tuition reimbursement programs. House …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Expand Tuition Reimbursements for National Guard Enlistment Read More