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PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee held a public hearing this week to discuss unconventional well setbacks and legislation (H.B. 170) introduced by State Rep. Danielle …
House Bill 170: Aiming to Improve Fracking Setbacks in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant move towards enhancing community safety, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 1772 on October 31, 2023, with a vote of 153-49. This bill …
Pennsylvania House Passes HB 1772, Doubling Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed House Bill 612, a critical legislation that ensures the provision of substantial investments to state-related universities. This move, championed by …
Pennsylvania House Approves State University Funding, Ensuring Affordable Education for Students Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis joined the Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus in a show of solidarity with Israel following the unprovoked terrorist attack …
Pennsylvania Stands United: Solidarity with Israel Against Terrorism Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed two key labor bills on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The bills, H.B. 1449 and H.B. 1465, will now go to the state …
Pennsylvania House Passes Key Labor Bills: Strengthening Workforce and Infrastructure Read More 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 — State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, has announced the passage this week of his legislation, House Bill 1278, through the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The bill aims to extend …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Extend State’s Wiretap Law Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee held an informational meeting at PennVet’s New Bolton Center to learn about the challenges facing veterinary …
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Veterinary Services in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In response to the recent surge of looting and violence in Philadelphia, House Republicans have launched a set of anti-looting laws aimed at bolstering penalties for looters, reinforcing …
Pennsylvania’s New Weapon Against Looting: House Republicans Unleash Anti-Looting Legislation! Read More