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HARRISBURG, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) has been reappointed as Democratic Chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee for the upcoming 2025-26 legislative session. Muth has …
State Sen. Katie Muth Reappointed as Chair of Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) wasted no time showing his priorities as a newly elected U.S. senator. Casting his first vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act (S.5), …
Standing Up for Justice: Senator McCormick’s First Vote Aims to Protect American Lives and Stop Preventable Tragedies Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, State Senator Jay Costa celebrated the Senate’s 46-4 passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), a measure designed to protect Pittsburgh homeowners …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Shield Pittsburgh Homeowners from Skyrocketing Property Taxes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, several Pennsylvania state senators announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at preventing the criminalization of homelessness. The proposed …
Pennsylvania Senators Propose Legislation to Protect Homeless from Criminalization Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a unanimous decision that could reshape the landscape for entrepreneurs in the natural hair braiding industry, the Pennsylvania Senate recently passed Senate Bill 1031. Spearheaded by …
Pennsylvania Moves to Untangle Regulations on Natural Hair Braiding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant stride towards urban beautification and land reform, the Pennsylvania Senate has passed Senate Bill 645, introduced by Senator Hughes. The legislation, which cleared the …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Turn Vacant Lots into Community Gardens Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant legislative move, the Pennsylvania Senate has passed Senate Bill 1260, legislation designed to protect the state’s investments in Israel and counteract the rise of …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Safeguard Investments in Israel, Aiming to Counter Antisemitism Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Senate Transportation Committee voted Wednesday in favor of a bill that could provide relief for Pennsylvania drivers who struggle to pay fines and fees associated with …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Approves Bill to Offer Community Service as an Alternative to License Suspension Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, Senator Lindsey M. Williams’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) Funding Bill passed the Senate Education Committee unanimously. The bill, known as Senate Bill 366, aims …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Approves Career and Technical Education Funding Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, State Senators Jay Costa and Camera Bartolotta introduced a co-sponsorship memo for new legislation aimed at preventing Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) in Pennsylvania. This effort …
Pennsylvania Senators Propose Legislation to Prevent Electric Shock Drowning Read More