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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday significantly increasing state support for fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS). The bill, introduced by State Rep. …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Double Funding for Fire and EMS Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman (D-Chester) is taking swift action to protect abortion rights in Pennsylvania following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The case, Moyle v. United …
Rep. Shusterman Pushes for Stronger Abortion Rights in Pennsylvania After Supreme Court Decision Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday aimed at securing state-level protections for contraceptive access. House Bill 1140, sponsored by state Rep. Leanne Krueger, passed …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Protect Contraceptive Access Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced that his legislation to support spouses and dependents of veterans has cleared the state House of Representatives with unanimous backing. This …
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill to Aid Families of Veterans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s military Quality of Life Panel, cast a vote against the National Defense …
Partisan Amendments Lead to Controversial NDAA Vote Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, June 10, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed five significant bills into law. These new laws cover a range of issues from pet insurance to the …
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Crucial Bills Into Law for Pennsylvania’s Future Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced a resolution to designate the second Friday in June as National Service and Conservation Corps Day. …
Congress Proposes National Service and Conservation Corps Day Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed Senate Bill 497 into law, a move poised to transform Pennsylvania into a hub for advanced manufacturing. This legislation aims to forge …
Governor Shapiro Signs Bill to Boost Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel introduced a bill this week to revamp and expand Pennsylvania’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program. The proposed changes aim to attract and retain …
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes Expansion of Tax Credit Program for New Farmers Read More
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