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Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, a critical bill designed to prevent a government shutdown. The bill, commonly …
H.R. 6363 Bill Passes House Vote, Aims to Avert Government Shutdown 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 — In a significant move towards safeguarding sports officials in Pennsylvania, State Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) announced the successful passage Wednesday of Senate Bill 842, known as the …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Respect the Whistle Act, Seeks to Boost Safety for Sports Officials Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis joined the Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus in a show of solidarity with Israel following the unprovoked terrorist attack …
Pennsylvania Stands United: Solidarity with Israel Against Terrorism Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday, condemning the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack launched by Hamas against Israel. The resolution, sponsored by Senators Steve Santarsiero …
Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Condemns Hamas Terrorist Attack on Israel: Expresses Solidarity and Support Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a unanimous decision, the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee this week cleared the path for Senate Bill 55, also known as Kayden’s Law, to be brought to a …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Approves Kayden’s Law: Bipartisan Bill Headed to Full Senate Vote Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a unanimous decision, the Pennsylvania House has passed State Representative Joe Ciresi’s bill that seeks to protect families or estates of deceased individuals from being charged early …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Protect Deceased Person’s Family from Early Termination Fees Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) announced the successful passage this week of Senate Bill 842, known as the Respect the Whistle Act, by the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary …
Respect the Whistle Act Gains Bipartisan Support to Protect Pennsylvania’s Sports Officials Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Legislation to move the state’s primary election date to the first Tuesday in April authored by state Reps. Jared Solomon and Malcolm Kenyatta, both D-Phila., was approved on …
Pennsylvania’s Primary Election Day Shift Gains Momentum in House Committee Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Tuesday, the Senate Communications and Technology Committee unanimously approved bipartisan legislation that would take a major step to protect minors and empower parents, according to the bill’s …
Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children Online Passes Committee Read More