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PENNSYLVANIA — A new bipartisan piece of legislation, H.B. 1272, has been passed this week by Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives, which aims to provide a state-level Earned Income Tax Credit …
Pennsylvania Legislation Passes to Provide Earned Income Tax Credit for Low-Income Workers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Senator Vincent Hughes is applauding the advancement of House Bill 1188 from the House Judiciary Committee on Monday. The bill, sponsored by Representative Chris Rabb, provides Pennsylvania legislators …
Pennsylvania Advances Proposal to Improve Diversity Impact Statements for Criminal Justice Reform Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A bill crafted by State Representative Ed Neilson successfully cleared the House Transportation Committee this week. Once passed, it aims to create a safer driving and walking environment …
Safer Streets, Happier Feet: Pennsylvania Bill Aims to Improve Driving and Walking Environment Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Reps. Tina Davis, D-Bucks, and Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, are celebrating this week’s passage of their legislation to help Pennsylvanians deal with the rising costs of childcare (H.B. …
Pennsylvanian Lawmakers Unite to Ease Childcare Costs for Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, SB 262, sponsored by Senator Judy Schwank (D-11th), passed the Pennsylvania Senate by a vote of 50-0. Schwank’s bill is part of a legislative package on …
Severe Maternal Morbidity Bill Passes Pennsylvania Senate Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The expansion of Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program took another major step forward Monday. House Bill 1100, with Finance Committee Chair Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, as its primary sponsor, alongside …
Legislation to Expand Property Tax/Rent Rebate Limits Passes Pennsylvania House Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania is on track for improved rail safety after the PA House yesterday voted to pass legislation by Beaver County state Reps. Rob Matzie and Jim Marshall that …
PA House Passes Bill to Boost Rail Safety Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, State Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, stood on Harrisburg’s Capitol steps alongside Caleb Kauffman, Lancaster County victim and advocate; Chairwoman Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe; Rep. La’Tasha …
Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Advocates Unite to Demand Justice Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The House of Representatives in Pennsylvania yesterday approved H.B. 922, a bill proposed by State Rep. Melissa Shusterman to modernize the Second Stage Loan Program. The bill …
Shusterman Leads Charge for Job Creation with Modernized Second Stage Loan Program Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — With full bipartisan endorsement, H.B. 877, allowing recognition of veteran hunting and fishing licenses by other states, passed the PA House of Representatives on Wednesday. The bill promises …
PA House Passes Bill to Support Veteran Hunters and Anglers Read More