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PENNSYLVANIA — A bill crafted by State Representative Ed Neilson successfully cleared the House Transportation Committee this week. Once passed, it aims to create a safer driving and walking environment …
Safer Streets, Happier Feet: Pennsylvania Bill Aims to Improve Driving and Walking Environment Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Reps. Tina Davis, D-Bucks, and Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, are celebrating this week’s passage of their legislation to help Pennsylvanians deal with the rising costs of childcare (H.B. …
Pennsylvanian Lawmakers Unite to Ease Childcare Costs for Families Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County organizations working to promote affordable housing and address housing insecurity within the community have been awarded over $2.7 million in grant funding, announced state …
$2.7M in Grants Awarded to Chester County for Affordable Housing Initiatives Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Commissioners officially proclaimed the County’s support for Pride Month with the presentation of a proclamation at Thursday’s Commissioners’ public meeting. Accepting the proclamation …
Chester County Proclaims Support for LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Flag Raising Ceremony Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — PA state Reps. Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester, Gina Curry, D-Delaware, and Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, have announced the introduction of legislation that would provide student teaching stipends to help remove …
Pennsylvania Legislators Introduce Bill to Help Aspiring Teachers Overcome Financial Barriers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A resolution calling for an audit of potential revenue from a severance tax on oil and gas, introduced by state Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, was approved this week …
Potential Revenue from Severance Tax on Oil & Gas: Is Pennsylvania Missing Out? Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed executive orders reestablishing five Governor’s Advisory Commissions – including the Commissions on African American Affairs, Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs, Latino Affairs, …
Governor Shapiro Reestablishes Advisory Commissions to Give Pennsylvanians a Voice in State Government Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, SB 262, sponsored by Senator Judy Schwank (D-11th), passed the Pennsylvania Senate by a vote of 50-0. Schwank’s bill is part of a legislative package on …
Severe Maternal Morbidity Bill Passes Pennsylvania Senate Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The expansion of Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program took another major step forward Monday. House Bill 1100, with Finance Committee Chair Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, as its primary sponsor, alongside …
Legislation to Expand Property Tax/Rent Rebate Limits Passes Pennsylvania House Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania is on track for improved rail safety after the PA House yesterday voted to pass legislation by Beaver County state Reps. Rob Matzie and Jim Marshall that …
PA House Passes Bill to Boost Rail Safety Read More