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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 — On Monday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives narrowly passed Senate Bill 645 with a vote of 102-100. The bill, which had already cleared the Senate on June …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Empower Philadelphia Residents in Reclaiming Vacant Land Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed significant transportation legislation on Wednesday that addresses several key priorities championed by state Rep. Ed Neilson, chair of the House Transportation …
Pennsylvania House Passes Transportation Bill to Aid Veterans, Retirees, and Promote Safe Driving Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to combat child abuse and exploitation, state House lawmakers on Monday passed legislation (H.B. 2175) that would create a permanent Office of Child …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Establish Permanent Office of Child Advocate Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a leap towards consumer fairness, environmental sustainability and digital security, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law six new bills on Friday. They will see the …
Governor Shapiro Signs Game-Changing Bills for Fairness, Sustainability, and Security 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decisive move, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) voted against three appropriations acts for the fiscal year 2025, expressing her concerns that the legislation compromises both American …
Rep. Houlahan Rejects Partisan Appropriations Acts, Citing National Security Concerns 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