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HARRISBURG, PA — In a unanimous decision that signals a potential shift in how Pennsylvanians receive their wages, the state Senate Labor and Industry Committee has thrown its support behind …
Pennsylvania Moves to Modernize Paychecks with Senate Bill 1026 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously passed legislation on Tuesday aimed at simplifying business reporting requirements, marking a significant step toward creating a more business-friendly environment in the …
Pennsylvania Moves to Streamline Business Reporting with New Legislation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — At a press conference held in the Capitol Rotunda on Monday, May 6th, 2024, advocates from the Lead-Free Promise Project joined legislators and health experts to voice …
Pennsylvania Moves to Combat Childhood Lead Poisoning with Senate Bill 514 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Senate this week passed Senate Bill 998, aimed at curbing the rising trend of illegal street racing. Sponsored by Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia), the …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Combat Illegal Street Racing Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In a concerted effort to address environmental and public health concerns, Pennsylvania State Senators Katie Muth and Carolyn Comitta hosted a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, April …
Pennsylvania Senators Call for Ban on Toxic Roadway Waste Spraying in Virtual Hearing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant gathering at the Pennsylvania State Capitol’s Main Rotunda yesterday, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and a coalition of legislators, advocates, and stakeholders convened to …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Rally for Groundbreaking Family Care Act Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a unanimous decision that underscores a collective commitment to child welfare, the Pennsylvania Senate yesterday passed Senate Bill 1018, a pivotal piece of legislation designed to …
Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Protect Child Victims in Legal Proceedings Read More HARRISBURG, PA — In a move that has ignited political debate across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Senate yesterday approved SB 1127, a bill mandating the notification of U.S. Immigration and …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Controversial Bill to Notify ICE of Criminal Acts by Illegal Immigrants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a bold legislative move, Pennsylvania lawmakers have proposed a bill to repeal the state’s felony sentencing enhancement for individuals living with HIV who are charged with …
Pennsylvania Moves to Repeal HIV Criminalization in Prostitution Cases, Aiming to End Stigma Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, the Pennsylvania House has given its unanimous approval to Senate Bill 146, a legislative proposal aimed at exempting veterans and …
Pennsylvania Legislators Unite to Support Veterans and Recovery Programs with Fishing License Fee Waiver Read More