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U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) unveiled two bills on Thursday aimed at tackling the escalating youth mental health crisis in the country. The proposed legislation focuses …
Senators Introduce Bills to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro has signed into law Senate Bill 838, transforming the state’s probation system. The bill, sponsored by Senators Anthony Williams (D-8), Lisa Baker (R-20), and Camera …
Pennsylvania Overhauls Probation System: Governor Signs Senate Bill 838 into Law Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a landmark decision on Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 55, also known as Kayden’s Law. The bi-partisan legislation, aimed at reforming the state’s child …
Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Passes Groundbreaking Child Custody Reform Bill Read More
PAOLI, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week signed into law a significant bipartisan state budget for 2023-24. The legislation includes major funding initiatives that will serve to propel Pennsylvania …
Historic Bipartisan State Budget Signed into Law, Championed by State Rep. Melissa Shusterman Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman, a Democrat from Chester County, has co-sponsored a major legislative victory for working families in Pennsylvania. House Bill 1259, which Shusterman co-prime sponsored, significantly …
Pennsylvania Legislature Passes Bill to Triple Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1284 into law on Wednesday, marking a significant advancement in Pennsylvania’s efforts to enhance road safety. The bill, authored by State Rep. …
Pennsylvania Expands Speed Camera Enforcement with New Law Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at bolstering protections for federal judges and judicial officers. House Bill 1700, sponsored by state Rep. Mary Isaacson, was approved …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Enhance Protection for Judges and Judicial Officers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania has passed House Bill 1300, marking the first increase in the Pennsylvania State Police complement since 2001. The legislation, which was recently signed into law by Gov. …
Pennsylvania Boosts State Police Force with House Bill 1300: First Increase in Trooper Numbers Since 2001 Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A new law in Pennsylvania aims to tackle the growing shortage of police officers in the state. House Bill 863, which recently passed both the House of Representatives …
Pennsylvania Addresses Police Shortage with New Bill: Physical Fitness Standards for Enrollment Lowered Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has announced the successful inclusion yesterday of several provisions he advanced in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. These provisions span …
Senator Bob Casey Secures Key Provisions in National Defense Authorization Act Read More