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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act on Thursday. The bipartisan bill aims …
Senators Introduce Bill to Extend Key Provisions for Disability Savings Accounts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) are pressing for the swift implementation of the recently signed Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act. The …
Lawmakers Urge Quick Action on Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As Pennsylvania grapples with an increasing number of teacher vacancies, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Mike Schlossberg yesterday rallied educators and advocates to support “Grow …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for ‘Grow Your Own Educator’ Programs to Combat Teacher Shortages Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced two bills on Wednesday aimed at expanding access to free or reduced-price meals for millions of American …
Senators Casey and Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Combat Student Hunger Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has petitioned Speaker Johnson to countermand his decision to appoint Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) and Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) to the House Permanent …
Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan Challenges Intel Committee Appointments, Citing National Security Concerns Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro hosted a ceremonial bill signing to celebrate the expansion of Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate legislation. The event saw the presence of Lieutenant Governor …
Governor Shapiro Signs Bill to Expand Clean Slate Initiative in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee passed House Bill 2238 on Tuesday, aiming to ban per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from a wide range of …
Pennsylvania Moves to Ban “Forever Chemicals” in Consumer Products 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