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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bipartisan push to safeguard Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) programs facing closure due to stringent enrollment requirements, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Representative Michael …
Bipartisan Effort Aims to Preserve JROTC Programs in Mid-Size Schools Nationwide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move toward enhancing healthcare benefits for military personnel, Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman has joined forces with a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce …
Bipartisan Effort Aims to Expand Healthcare Choices for National Guard and Reserve Members Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation that aims to extend early intervention services to children born to mothers who are experiencing or at high risk …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Expand Early Intervention for Children of Mothers with Postpartum Depression Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a display of back-to-back partisan solidarity, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 1598, legislation mooted by Democratic State Rep. Chris Pielli, which mandates …
Artificial Intelligence Bill Flies High in Pennsylvania, Raises Fresh Concerns Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has sent House Bill 917, the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act, to Governor Josh Shapiro’s desk with unanimous bipartisan support. State Representatives …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Introduce Family Law Arbitration, Aiming for Quicker, Less Contentious Resolutions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move that has ignited political debate across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Senate yesterday approved SB 1127, a bill mandating the notification of U.S. Immigration and …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Controversial Bill to Notify ICE of Criminal Acts by Illegal Immigrants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The shimmering spotlight of recognition shone brightly on Pennsylvania municipalities yesterday. Secretary Rick Siger of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) honored local government officials …
Celebrating Excellence: Pennsylvania’s Local Heroes of 2024 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania House lawmakers passed a bill yesterday that would make it mandatory for insurers to cover telemedicine services. Introduced by Representative Christina Sappey, the legislation comes as …
Pennsylvania Moves to Mandate Telemedicine Coverage with House Bill 1512 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is considering a groundbreaking piece of legislation. State Representative Chris Pielli, a Democrat from Chester County, recently announced that the Consumer Protection, …
Pennsylvania Moves to Mandate AI Content Disclosure with House Bill 1598 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant legislative move on Thursday, March 28, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law four bills that promise to reshape various sectors across Pennsylvania. These …
Governor Shapiro Signs Quartet of Bills into Law, Aiming to Streamline Services and Enhance Community Well-being in Pennsylvania Read More