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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Policy Committee, under the leadership of Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and Vice Chair Mary Isaacson, has reaffirmed its dedication to tackling the financial struggles of Pennsylvania’s …
Pennsylvania Policy Committee Sets Focus on Workers’ Financial Challenges with New Leadership Appointments Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, is taking aim at one of the fastest-growing threats to public safety with her newly proposed legislation to regulate 3D-printed firearms. These “ghost …
3D-Printed Guns in the Crosshairs as Pennsylvania Lawmakers Demand Action Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Senate this week approved legislation to explore the integration of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia into the Smithsonian Institution. …
Senate Advances Legislation to Transfer Weitzman Jewish History Museum to Smithsonian Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has undertaken a significant transformation in its administrative leadership, restructuring the top roles to meet the challenges of a growing community. The County Commissioners—Josh Maxwell, …
Chester County Names First CEO and COO in Bold Leadership Overhaul to Address Future Growth Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro authorized a series of legislative measures into law on Monday, signing seven bills that address a range of significant topics, from memorializing fallen heroes to …
Governor Shapiro Tackles Big Issues with Seven New Laws—From Honoring Heroes to Protecting Motorcyclists Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has signed into law Act 146 of 2024, a bipartisan measure that amends the state’s Protection from Abuse Act to safeguard pets threatened in …
Landmark Legislation Expands Protections for Pets in Pennsylvania Domestic Violence Cases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant legislative achievement, Pennsylvania lawmakers recently approved HB1210, a pioneering bill that enables the inclusion of companion animals in “Protection From Abuse” orders. This groundbreaking …
Paws of Justice: Pennsylvania’s New Bill Shields Pets from Abuse and Empowers Survivors Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe have officially appointed Susanne Fink as the Director of the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs. Fink, …
Susanne Fink Appointed as Director of Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is poised to transform its emergency response capabilities following the legislative approval of House Bill 1304, a measure aimed at integrating next-generation technology into the state’s 911 …
Pennsylvania Advances 911 Emergency Services with Passage of House Bill 1304 Read More
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