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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
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Senate Labor & Industry Committee approved Senator Maria Collett’s (D-12 Montgomery) Family Care Act, also known as Senate Bill 580, with an 8-3 vote. …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Passes Family Care Act for Paid Leave Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1213, targeting the exploitation of minors through AI-generated deepfake images and child pornography. The bill, sponsored by Senators …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Combat AI-Generated Child Pornography and Deepfake Images Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) announced new legislation on Friday aimed at upholding Pennsylvania’s support for Israel. The proposed bill seeks to prohibit holdings …
Pennsylvania Senators Introduce Bill to Protect Investments in Israel Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) has introduced Senate Bill 1224, legislation that would provide free voice communication services to incarcerated individuals in Pennsylvania’s state and county detention …
Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Free Communication Services for Inmates Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — This week, Senator Vincent Hughes announced plans to introduce new legislation aimed at strengthening public sector unions in Pennsylvania. The proposed law, known as the Public Employer …
New Legislation Aims to Bolster Public Sector Unions in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) and Representative Mary Jo Daley (D-Montgomery) introduced legislation this week aimed at providing crucial support for Pennsylvanians with Celiac Disease and gluten …
New Legislation Seeks Comprehensive Gluten Labeling to Aid Pennsylvanians with Celiac Disease Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee unanimously passed a bill aimed at providing financial assistance to Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers. The legislation, sponsored by Sens. …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Advances Bill to Support Dairy Farmers Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Friday, Senate Democratic Whip Christine M. Tartaglione unveiled a groundbreaking proposal to boost Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $20 per hour. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 1186, …
Senate Bill 1186: Pennsylvania’s Bold Move to $20 Minimum Wage Read More