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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill 1615 on Tuesday. Introduced by State Reps. Jennifer O’Mara (D-Delaware County) and Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin County), the bipartisan bill …
Pennsylvania House Passes Landmark Bill Setting Appliance Efficiency Standards Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 98, also known as the Equal Pay Law, aimed at expanding protections against wage discrimination based on …
Pennsylvania House Passes Equal Pay Law to Combat Wage Discrimination 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has successfully championed the inclusion of his legislation aimed at enhancing economic opportunities in rural areas of Pennsylvania into a broader farm package, …
Senator Casey’s Bill to Bolster Rural Pennsylvania Included in New Farm Package Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation on Wednesday that would permit the early processing of mail and absentee ballots. The legislation, known as House Bill 847, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Allow Earlier Processing of Mail and Absentee Ballots Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To secure uninterrupted internet access for millions of American households, Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman today introduced the Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act. This legislation seeks to provide …
Senator Fetterman Proposes Bill to Secure Funding for Critical Internet Access Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Centre, is championing legislation that seeks to create a fairer competitive environment for student-athletes across Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, alongside school sports officials and …
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes Reform to Level the Playing Field in High School Sports Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a pivotal vote on Wednesday night, the U.S. Senate ushered through a sweeping $95 billion foreign aid package, setting the stage for President Joe Biden’s endorsement. …
Senate Approves $95 Billion Aid Package, Targets TikTok’s Chinese Ownership Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To bolster the United States’ ability to enforce its trade laws and protect American supply chains from external threats, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has introduced the …
New Legislation Aims to Strengthen U.S. Trade Enforcement and Protect Supply Chains Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In case you missed it, Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed six bills into law, marking a comprehensive effort to refine and enhance various sectors across the Commonwealth …
ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Signs a Suite of Legislative Measures into Law, Addressing a Broad Spectrum of Pennsylvania’s Needs Read More