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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 — In a decisive move towards making Pennsylvania’s primaries more inclusive, the House State Government Committee this week voted to advance a bill that aims to open the state’s …
Pennsylvania Moves Towards Open Primaries: House Committee Votes to Advance Legislation Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has inked his signature on four new legislative acts, further enhancing the state’s public safety, tobacco regulation, and municipal employee policies. The signing ceremony …
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Four New Laws, Strengthening Public Safety and Regulation Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed legislation that extends the due date for the annual report of the Agricultural Education Excellence Commission to December 1. The …
Pennsylvania House Approves Extension for Agricultural Education Excellence Commission’s Annual Report Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro this week signed Senate Bill 829 into law as Act 8 of 2023. This bill authorizes several state departments to grant and convey land …
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Senate Bill 829 into Law, Authorizing Key Land Transfers and Projects Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed a tax code bill that includes a provision to expand the state’s Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit. The …
Pennsylvania House Approves Tax Reduction Bill, Includes Davis-Shusterman Provision for Childcare Relief Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a contentious piece of legislation late Tuesday night, creating new tax incentives for medical marijuana operations and Hollywood movie studios. The bill, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Tax Incentives for Medical Marijuana and Hollywood, Amid Controversy Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The House Transportation Committee Chairman, Ed Neilson, has expressed satisfaction over the final approval Tuesday of H.B. 1219 by the House. The bill is a significant amendment to …
H.B. 1219 Passage: A Leap Forward for Public Transit in Pennsylvania 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 — 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