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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, the Senate passed a bipartisan resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a U.S. citizen and career educator from Pennsylvania, who has been …
Senate Passes Resolution Urging Release of Imprisoned Educator Marc Fogel Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Senate approved Senate Bill 1051, a bipartisan measure aimed at simplifying and improving the process of resolving tax disputes with the Pennsylvania Department …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Streamline Tax Dispute Resolution Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass the Right to Contraception Act, a bill aimed at protecting and guaranteeing the right for people to obtain and use …
Senate Fails to Pass Right to Contraception Act, Sparking Debate on Reproductive Rights Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) voted against the FY25 Military Construction (MilCon), Veterans Affairs (VA), and Related Agencies appropriations legislation. Known as MilCon-VA, the bill included …
Houlahan Votes Against MilCon-VA Bill, Citing Partisan Provisions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an effort to enhance the safety of Pennsylvania roads, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a new bill into law on Wednesday. Senate Bill 37, known fondly as …
Pennsylvania Bans Hand-Held Devices While Driving: Invoking Paul Miller’s Legacy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move to overhaul the state’s education funding system, Pennsylvania House Representative Paul Friel, D-Chester, recently voted in committee to progress a piece of legislation, H.B. …
Pennsylvania Legislature Moves Forward with Equitable Education Funding Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation introduced by State Rep. Darisha Parker to establish a grant program for schools to provide free menstrual products to students has passed the Pennsylvania House of …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Provide Free Menstrual Products in Schools Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved House Bill 82, a measure aimed at updating and standardizing custody and visitation rights for deployed military parents. …
Pennsylvania Advances Bill to Protect Custody Rights for Deployed Military Parents Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representatives Jared Solomon and Malcolm Kenyatta stood together at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for a new piece of legislation that demands accountability …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for Mandatory Resignation of Convicted Officials Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, the Pennsylvania House passed legislation designed to speed up the processing of junk titles for abandoned vehicles. The bill, introduced by state Rep. Ed Neilson, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Expedite Junk Titles for Abandoned Vehicles Read More