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HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant legislative achievement, Pennsylvania lawmakers recently approved HB1210, a pioneering bill that enables the inclusion of companion animals in “Protection From Abuse” orders. This groundbreaking …
Paws of Justice: Pennsylvania’s New Bill Shields Pets from Abuse and Empowers Survivors Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The troubling rise in youth homelessness in Pennsylvania has prompted state lawmakers and advocates to focus on legislative measures designed to address this critical issue. Recent data reveals …
Pennsylvania Confronts Rising Youth Homelessness with Legislative Initiatives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is poised to transform its emergency response capabilities following the legislative approval of House Bill 1304, a measure aimed at integrating next-generation technology into the state’s 911 …
Pennsylvania Advances 911 Emergency Services with Passage of House Bill 1304 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Democrats have officially unveiled their leadership team for the upcoming 2025-26 legislative session, showcasing a blend of experience and strategic focus aimed at addressing the …
Pennsylvania House Democrats Announce Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a pivotal moment for Pennsylvania politics, the Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee (PAHDCC) announced their retention of a slender yet crucial majority in the state’s House of …
Victory for the People: Democrats Triumph in Pennsylvania House, Defying All Odds! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the state House of Representatives approved House Bill 2625, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing transit funding across the commonwealth. Authored by Representative Ed Neilson, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Crucial Bill to Boost Transit Funding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House has unanimously passed House Bill 2094, spearheaded by State Representative Kristine Howard, D-Chester. This landmark legislation aims to modernize the state’s filial responsibility laws, …
Pennsylvania Moves to Overhaul Outdated Filial Responsibility Laws: What Families Need to Know Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers convened at the state Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for House Bill 1210, a bipartisan initiative poised to expand protections for victims of domestic violence …
Legislation Aims to Safeguard Pets and Victims in Domestic Violence Cases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a pivotal move towards reforming juvenile justice practices, House Bill 1600, introduced by State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, has successfully passed out of the House Children …
Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bill Advances in Legislative Process Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a decisive move to enhance environmental protection and community health, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed two critical bills aimed at overhauling the management …
Pennsylvania Legislators Greenlight Landmark Bills to Tackle FPR Fertilizer and Protect Community Health Read More