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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday passed legislation that promises to expand tuition-free dual credit programs for high school students. Authored by state Rep. Mary Isaacson …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Boost Tuition-Free Dual Credit Programs for Students Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a bold legislative move, Pennsylvania lawmakers have proposed a bill to repeal the state’s felony sentencing enhancement for individuals living with HIV who are charged with …
Pennsylvania Moves to Repeal HIV Criminalization in Prostitution Cases, Aiming to End Stigma Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant legislative move aimed at protecting the mental health of minors, Pennsylvania lawmakers have advanced new measures to regulate the use of social media platforms …
Pennsylvania Moves to Safeguard Minors on Social Media with New Legislation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, the Pennsylvania House has given its unanimous approval to Senate Bill 146, a legislative proposal aimed at exempting veterans and …
Pennsylvania Legislators Unite to Support Veterans and Recovery Programs with Fishing License Fee Waiver Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania State Senators Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) and Chris Gebhard (R, Berks, Lancaster, and Lebanon) have successfully propelled Senate Bill 1021 through the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee. …
Pennsylvania Senate Takes Aim at Protecting Children and Addressing Gambling Addiction with New Bill Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bold move that has stirred the pot in Washington, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), alongside a coalition of Democratic colleagues, has introduced the Boosting Benefits …
Casey’s COLA Overhaul: A Silver Bullet for Seniors or a Fiscal Fiasco Waiting to Happen? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Senate Finance Committee approved Senate Bill 1051 on Thursday. The move, commended by Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, aims to level the playing field between average taxpayers …
A Fair Field for Taxpayers: Pennsylvania Senate Finance Committee Nods to SB 1051 and New Tax Dispute Resolutions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act, marking a significant step toward modernizing the United States’ passport application system. …
House Passes Bill to Streamline Passport Process, Aiming to Ease Post-Pandemic Travel Woes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to prevent future infant formula shortages and ensure the safety of babies around the nation, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Rosa …
Legislation Aims to Secure Domestic Infant Formula Production Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representatives Danielle Friel Otten and Aerion Abney are charting new territory. They have set Pennsylvania on an energetic path forward with newly introduced memos — the …
Pennsylvania’s Bold Shift: Legislators Leading the Charge for a Greener Future Read More