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HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402 into law, officially designating Diwali as a state holiday in Pennsylvania. This significant legislative act acknowledges the cultural …
Pennsylvania Declares Diwali a State Holiday, Celebrating Cultural Unity! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has taken a significant step towards modernizing family law proceedings with Governor Josh Shapiro’s signing of House Bill 917 into law. Championed by State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, …
Streamlining Justice: New Arbitration Law Transforms Family Dispute Resolution in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the state House of Representatives approved House Bill 2625, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing transit funding across the commonwealth. Authored by Representative Ed Neilson, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Crucial Bill to Boost Transit Funding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House has unanimously passed House Bill 2094, spearheaded by State Representative Kristine Howard, D-Chester. This landmark legislation aims to modernize the state’s filial responsibility laws, …
Pennsylvania Moves to Overhaul Outdated Filial Responsibility Laws: What Families Need to Know Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Jennifer O’Mara has successfully advanced a bill aimed at extending Workers’ Compensation coverage to emergency responders suffering from post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI). The bill, which …
Legislation to Secure Workers’ Compensation for Emergency Responders with PTSD Heads to Governor’s Desk Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers convened at the state Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for House Bill 1210, a bipartisan initiative poised to expand protections for victims of domestic violence …
Legislation Aims to Safeguard Pets and Victims in Domestic Violence Cases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a concerted effort to bolster the security of educational environments across Pennsylvania, school safety administrators, resource officers, advocates, and agency representatives gathered at the state Capitol …
Pennsylvania Leaders Unite to Fortify School Safety: A Collaborative Push Against Violence Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed House Bill 1700. Authored by state Representatives Mary Isaacson and Anthony Bellmon, both Democrats from Philadelphia, this legislation is designed …
Safeguarding Justice: Pennsylvania Passes Bill to Protect Federal Judges Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2383, spearheaded by state Representative Jared Solomon. This legislation introduces the Older Adult Mentor Volunteer Program, aiming …
Generations Unite: New Mentor Program Revolutionizes Pennsylvania Schools Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee this week advanced House Bill 2625, legislation aimed at significantly increasing state funding for public transit agencies across all 67 counties. Spearheaded …
PA House Moves to Transform Transit Funding: What It Means for All 67 Counties Read More