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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has taken a significant step towards modernizing family law proceedings with Governor Josh Shapiro’s signing of House Bill 917 into law. Championed by State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, …
Streamlining Justice: New Arbitration Law Transforms Family Dispute Resolution in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the state House of Representatives approved House Bill 2625, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing transit funding across the commonwealth. Authored by Representative Ed Neilson, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Crucial Bill to Boost Transit Funding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House has unanimously passed House Bill 2094, spearheaded by State Representative Kristine Howard, D-Chester. This landmark legislation aims to modernize the state’s filial responsibility laws, …
Pennsylvania Moves to Overhaul Outdated Filial Responsibility Laws: What Families Need to Know Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Jennifer O’Mara has successfully advanced a bill aimed at extending Workers’ Compensation coverage to emergency responders suffering from post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI). The bill, which …
Legislation to Secure Workers’ Compensation for Emergency Responders with PTSD Heads to Governor’s Desk Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers convened at the state Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for House Bill 1210, a bipartisan initiative poised to expand protections for victims of domestic violence …
Legislation Aims to Safeguard Pets and Victims in Domestic Violence Cases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a pivotal move towards reforming juvenile justice practices, House Bill 1600, introduced by State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, has successfully passed out of the House Children …
Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bill Advances in Legislative Process Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a decisive move to enhance environmental protection and community health, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed two critical bills aimed at overhauling the management …
Pennsylvania Legislators Greenlight Landmark Bills to Tackle FPR Fertilizer and Protect Community Health Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to address the growing needs of older adults affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, Governor Josh Shapiro has signed legislation establishing Pennsylvania’s first-ever Alzheimer’s, …
Pennsylvania Establishes First Alzheimer’s and Dementia Division with Bipartisan Backing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move impacting multiple facets of Pennsylvania’s legislative landscape, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law on Wednesday a series of 16 separate bills designed to …
Governor Shapiro’s Bold Legislative Move: Transformative Laws Reshape Healthcare, Justice, and Veterans’ Affairs in Pennsylvania Read More