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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Are your grocery products shrinking while their prices aren’t? That’s what U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is arguing with his newly proposed Shrinkflation Prevention Act. This legislation …
Shrinkflation: A Hidden Threat to Your Wallet? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a recent announcement, a coalition of Republican House members from Pennsylvania declared their intent to introduce a series of legislative proposals aimed at combating the growing …
Republican Lawmakers Strike Back: Fighting the Rising Menace of Swatting Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — This week, state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle united to address a lingering wound of the Vietnam War: Agent Orange. A blend of herbicides used …
Addressing a Dark Legacy: PA Legislators Battle Agent Orange’s Impact on Vietnam Veterans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new bill is stirring controversy in the nation’s capital. The so-called ‘Price Gouging Prevention Act’ recently introduced by Senators Bob Casey, Elizabeth Warren, Tammy Baldwin, and …
Capitol Hill in Heated Debate Over Proposed ‘Price Gouging Prevention Act’ Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) voted against the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024, citing concerns over U.S. energy potentially ending up in the …
Houlahan Votes Against LNG Bill After Failed Amendment Attempt Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has left an indelible mark with the recent approval of two critical bills on Tuesday, strengthening our nation’s stance on global security and actively …
Senate Upholds Democracy and Battles Fentanyl Crisis with New Bills Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed at addressing understaffing and low pay in the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), U.S. Senator Bob Casey and Representative Matt Cartwright have introduced the …
Fair Pay for Prison Officers: A Step in the Right Direction or a Political Band-Aid? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) made a significant decision, shedding light on the complex dynamics of national security funding. This week, she cast her vote against H.R. 7217, …
Houlahan Rejects Narrow Focus of Israel-Only National Security Bill, Advocates for Broader Global Perspective Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating train derailment in Darlington Township, Pennsylvania. A Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials veered off track near the …
Railway Safety Act: Senator Casey Fights for Accountability One Year After Darlington Train Derailment Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — One year after the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment that impacted Pennsylvanian families, State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver, is calling on the state Senate to pass the …
Pennsylvania State Representative Pushes for Passage of Safer Rails, Safer Communities Legislation Read More