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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Senate on Friday approved H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act for Fiscal Year 2025, by a 54-46 vote. The bill, which …
Fetterman: I Voted to Protect Working Families and Avoid Chaos Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has introduced the School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act, legislation aimed at eliminating all outstanding student meal debt and addressing food insecurity on a …
Senator Fetterman Introduces Bill to Eliminate Student Meal Debt Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — House Bill 491, introduced by State Representative Chris Pielli (D-Chester), has cleared a significant hurdle with unanimous approval from the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee. The legislation aims …
Pennsylvania Judiciary Committee Approves Bill to Support Military Families Read More
YORK, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced the launch of the “Lightning Plan” during a recent visit to Voith Hydro North America, a leading hydropower turbine manufacturer in York, Pennsylvania. …
Powering Pennsylvania Forward: Gov. Shapiro’s Bold Plan to Cut Costs, Create Jobs, and Secure Your Energy Future Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced the Joint Task Force to Counter Illicit Synthetic Narcotics Act of 2025, aiming to address the devastating impact of fentanyl …
United Against Fentanyl: Bipartisan Task Force Aims to Save Lives and Protect Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A long-standing limitation on hunting in Pennsylvania is once again under the spotlight as Senate Bill 67, aiming to fully repeal the state’s Sunday hunting ban, has …
Freedom to Hunt: Pennsylvania Bill Aims to Lift Sunday Ban and Revitalize Rural Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania representatives Chris Rabb and Joe Webster, both Democrats, have introduced legislation aimed at increasing transparency in energy policy decision-making. House Bill 782 seeks to eliminate secret …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Bill to End Secret Voting on Energy Policies Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) have introduced legislation to rename the Norristown Post Office in honor of Charles Blockson, a renowned historian and …
Honoring a Legacy: Legislation Moves to Rename Norristown Post Office for Historian Charles Blockson Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced two key appointments to senior positions within the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Ron Eisenberg will serve as Executive Deputy Attorney General …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Names Eisenberg and Wren to Leadership Roles Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania’s signature mushroom industry is at the center of new bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA). The Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, …
ICYMI: Bipartisan Effort to Protect Mushroom Farmers Gains Ground Read More