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PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania has passed House Bill 1300, marking the first increase in the Pennsylvania State Police complement since 2001. The legislation, which was recently signed into law by Gov. …
Pennsylvania Boosts State Police Force with House Bill 1300: First Increase in Trooper Numbers Since 2001 Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A new law in Pennsylvania aims to tackle the growing shortage of police officers in the state. House Bill 863, which recently passed both the House of Representatives …
Pennsylvania Addresses Police Shortage with New Bill: Physical Fitness Standards for Enrollment Lowered Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has announced the successful inclusion yesterday of several provisions he advanced in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. These provisions span …
Senator Bob Casey Secures Key Provisions in National Defense Authorization Act Read More U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3) have introduced the Eviction Prevention Act this week, aiming to address rising housing instability. The proposed legislation seeks to …
Eviction Prevention Act Introduced to Combat Housing Instability Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced on Wednesday that his proposed legislation, House Bill 1278, aimed at extending the expiration date and improving Pennsylvania’s wiretap law, has successfully …
Pennsylvania Wiretap Law Extension and Improvement Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 721, which seeks to establish a permanent advisory board for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) …
Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Passes Bill for Permanent WIC Advisory Board Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Tuesday, the state’s House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1886. The proposed legislation aims to establish the Pennsylvania Promise Pilot Program, offering last-dollar financial aid to full-time …
House Bill 1886 Moves Forward in Pennsylvania, Promising Financial Aid for College Students Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a crucial move aimed at protecting older Pennsylvanians’ access to vital prescription medication programs, the state House approved legislation on Wednesday. The bill, introduced by Sen. Judy …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill Safeguarding Prescription Coverage for Seniors Amid Social Security Hike Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) took a significant step towards improving college students’ access to public transportation on Wednesday. He introduced the Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help (PATH) to College …
Senator Bob Casey Introduces PATH to College Act for Better Transit Access to Students Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — To expedite the reconstruction of the collapsed I-95 overpass, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to pass H.R. 279, a resolution that allows for an extended …
Pennsylvania House Votes to Extend Disaster Proclamation for I-95 Overpass Rebuild Read More