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PENNSYLVANIA — State Rep. Joe Ciresi’s legislation (H.B. 1044) passed the PA House of Representatives on Monday. The legislation would update and simplify littering language that appears on vehicle registration …
Anti-Littering Bill Passes PA House Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a move aimed at promoting safety and the enhancement of quality-of-life in Pennsylvania, state Rep. Ed Neilson authored legislation, HB 1338, that would allow cities to enact …
Plan to Give Cities Greater Authority over Off-Road Vehicles Passes PA House Read More
Op-Ed by Caitlin Alyse Baiduc highlights the connection between animal abuse and interpersonal violence. With nearly 70% of US households having pets, it’s crucial to recognize their integral role in families and address the unfortunate reality of violence towards them.
PA H.B. 1210: Empowering Victims and Safeguarding Animal Welfare 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
PENNSYLVANIA — Lawmakers, Parents, Students, Teachers, Librarians, and Advocates gathered in Harrisburg on Tuesday to discuss the concerning rise in censorship and book bans across the Commonwealth. Senator Amanda M. …
Concerns Grow as Censorship and Book Bans Surge: How Lawmakers and Advocates Aim to Protect Access to Literature Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Support continues to grow for voting access legislation authored by state Reps. Jared Solomon and Chris Rabb, both D-Phila.
Pennsylvania Voting Access Legislation Gains Momentum Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Legislators will soon introduce a package of bills to combat the deadly “Tranq” drug epidemic destroying lives throughout the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Republicans Take Action to Fight Lethal Tranq Epidemic Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are set to undertake a historic effort this fall to reform the state’s education funding system, which was declared unconstitutional by a state court earlier this …
Historic Education Funding Reform Effort to Begin in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Senators Maria Collett and Nikil Saval this week introduced Senate Bill 839, aiming to incorporate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) curriculums in Pennsylvania schools. The move …
Pennsylvania Senators Propose AAPI-Inclusive Curriculum in Schools Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Senator Sharif Street’s (D-Philadelphia) legislation to move up Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election by five weeks was approved this past week by the Senate State Government Committee. This change …
Senate Floor Awaits Bill Propelling PA Primary Date Forward Read More