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PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2023-21, establishing the Pennsylvania Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory and Review (CLEAR) Commission within the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG). …
Governor Shapiro Establishes CLEAR Commission for Enhanced Law Enforcement Accountability Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Department of Community Development has received an Award of Excellence from the National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED) for the …
Chester County Receives National Award for Affordable Housing Collaboration Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee held a public hearing this week to discuss unconventional well setbacks and legislation (H.B. 170) introduced by State Rep. Danielle …
House Bill 170: Aiming to Improve Fracking Setbacks in Pennsylvania Read More
The first-ever bipartisan Paid Family Leave Working Group, led by Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK), is preparing policy proposals to be announced later this year. Since its …
Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Working Group Preps Policy Proposals Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO) and Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA), has unveiled PAyback.pa.gov, an innovative system that …
Pennsylvania Launches PAyback.pa.gov for Guaranteed Refunds on Unprocessed Applications Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant move towards enhancing community safety, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 1772 on October 31, 2023, with a vote of 153-49. This bill …
Pennsylvania House Passes HB 1772, Doubling Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant move towards improving maternal health, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has ceremonially signed Senate Bill (SB) 262. The signing took place on Tuesday in the presence …
Pennsylvania Takes Significant Step Forward in Addressing Maternal Mortality with Senate Bill 262 Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed House Bill 612, a critical legislation that ensures the provision of substantial investments to state-related universities. This move, championed by …
Pennsylvania House Approves State University Funding, Ensuring Affordable Education for Students Read More
In a recent Newsweek op-ed, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) made a compelling case for the need to pair aid to Israel and Ukraine. Houlahan, who is the daughter of a …
Rep. Houlahan Advocates for Joint Aid to Israel and Ukraine Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 746 into law on Monday, marking a significant update to the state’s Dog Law. The amendments aim to enhance public safety, …
Pennsylvania Updates Dog Law to Improve Public Safety and Animal Welfare Read More