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HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation introduced by state Rep. Chris Pielli to increase funding opportunities for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) has been approved by the Pennsylvania House Local Government …
Bill to Boost Funding for First Responders Advances in Pennsylvania House Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed H.B. 640, a bill introduced by state Rep. Dan Williams to enhance the annual reporting requirements for the Department of …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Strengthen Drug and Alcohol Programs Reporting Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representatives Chris Rabb (D-Phila.) and Heather Boyd have reintroduced legislation that would align Pennsylvania with the National Popular Vote movement, a push to ensure the presidency …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Join National Popular Vote Movement Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation introduced by State Rep. Chris Pielli (D-Chester) to broaden tuition reimbursement for National Guard enlistment has moved forward, earning approval from the House Veterans Affairs & …
Pennsylvania House Committee Approves Bill Expanding National Guard Tuition Incentives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation aimed at granting concurrent federal and state jurisdiction for juvenile cases on military installations in Pennsylvania has passed the state House of Representatives with unanimous support. …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Address Juvenile Jurisdiction on Military Installations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams, joined by Reps. Kristine Howard and Melissa Shusterman, all D-Chester, introduced legislation aimed at increasing oversight of hospital purchases to protect communities from …
Lawmakers from Chester County Propose Oversight Bill for Hospital Acquisitions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A legislative measure designed to help seniors and incapacitated individuals avoid losing their homes due to unpaid property taxes has moved one step closer to becoming law. …
Pennsylvania Advances Bill to Protect Seniors from Property Tax Foreclosures Read More HARRISBURG, PA — A significant step toward strengthening accountability among mandated reporters was taken on Tuesday as the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved House Bill 355. Sponsored by State …
Pennsylvania Judiciary Committee Advances Bill to Intensify Penalties for Mandated Reporters in Sexual Assault Cases Read More HARRISBURG, PA – On Tuesday, March 25, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a critical legislative package aimed at enshrining key protections of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into state …
Pennsylvania House Advances Bills to Safeguard Affordable Care Act Protections Read More HARRISBURG, PA — A group of bipartisan lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at increasing accountability among health insurers for denying claims deemed medically necessary. House Bill 966, sponsored by Representatives …
Fighting for Your Healthcare Rights: New Bill Promises to Hold Insurers Accountable for Denied Claims Read More