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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
Read an emotional op-ed by State Representative Jennifer O’Mara, highlighting the urgency of addressing suicide prevention. Join her call to destigmatize mental health and work together for a proactive approach. Let’s light a candle together this Sunday.
Mental Health Does Not Know Party Lines, State Legislature Can Prevent Suicides Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Thursday evening, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) accepted the Bipartisan Policy Center’s (BPC) Legislative Action Award for her enduring commitment to bipartisanship. According to the BPC, the award …
Rep. Houlahan’s Stellar Bipartisan Leadership Honored with Legislative Action Award Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2023-24 that prioritizes Pennsylvania’s economy, communities, and schools. The budget includes investments in education, support for businesses, …
Highlights from Governor Shapiro’s Signing: Pennsylvania’s Budget Boosts Economy, Schools, and Communities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a bipartisan vote, the Pennsylvania House passed legislation Friday aimed at modernizing the state’s charter school law, with a specific focus on cyber charter schools. The bill, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Modernize Charter School Law, Enhancing Transparency and Accountability Read More
Rep. Christina Sappey’s legislation (H.B. 1210) to expand protection from abuse orders to include animals and pets passed on Friday, ensuring the safety of domestic violence victims and their beloved …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Protect Domestic Violence Victims and Their Pets Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, said he is proud to announce that H.B. 1419 passed Thursday with unanimous, bipartisan support from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Pennsylvania House Passes H.B. 1419: Bridging Consistency for Reporting Laws to Boost Business-Friendly Environment Read More