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In a recent move that has sparked a significant debate about the future of electric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturing in the United States, the U.S. Senate voted this week to …
Senate Resolution on Removing Buy American Standards for EV Chargers Passes Despite Opposition Read More
On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously voted to advance a legislative package on drug pricing and mental health, which includes provisions from U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) aimed at …
Senate Finance Committee Approves Mental Health and Drug Pricing Package Featuring Senator Casey’s Act to Protect Seniors Read More
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman introduced the Building Safer Streets Act on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward improving street infrastructure and preventing the loss of lives on unsafe roads. …
Senator Fetterman Introduces the Building Safer Streets Act to Combat Street Safety Crisis Read More
Monica Bertagnolli, a renowned surgical oncologist and the 16th director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has been confirmed as the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, …
Senate Confirms Monica Bertagnolli as Director of National Institutes of Health Amid Controversy Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro, alongside Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) Commissioner Michael Humphreys, announced on Wednesday a major policy shift that will enhance health insurance coverage for Pennsylvanians living with …
Governor Josh Shapiro Announces New Mandate for Autism Coverage under Mental Health Parity Laws Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant move to bolster the state’s organic agricultural sector, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 157 on Wednesday. This bill officially creates a PA Preferred Organic™ …
ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Signs House Bill 157, Launching PA Preferred Organic Brand Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed four bills into law on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The new laws, HB 156, HB 157, HB 735, and SB 694, promise to bring …
Governor Shapiro Signs Four Bills into Law, Promising Progress in Agriculture, Budget Procedures, and Fireworks Regulation Read More
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