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NANTY GLO, PA — Small municipalities across Pennsylvania are encountering significant challenges in accessing state funding, a critical lifeline for infrastructure and essential services. Local officials, gathered at a recent …
Pennsylvania Municipalities Struggle with State Grant Application Process Read More
INDIANA, PA — The Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee commenced its “Moving PA Forward by Investing in Roads, Bridges, and Transit” series on Wednesday with a meeting in Indiana County. The …
Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee Addresses Rural Transit Needs Read More
DARBY, PA — Advocates, survivors, and attorneys converged to spotlight the pervasive problem of workplace bullying and psychological abuse, which they argue is a significant public health threat affecting millions …
Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee Addresses Workplace Bullying Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee convened a hearing to discuss expanding abortion access across the state. The urgency stems from increasing restrictions and total …
Pennsylvania House Majority Pushes for Expanded Abortion Access Amid Rising Restrictions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation aimed at modernizing the process for returning unclaimed property to its rightful owners. State Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie), …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Streamline Unclaimed Property Process Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Phila., chair of the PA House Transportation Committee, announced a bipartisan agreement for new legislation aimed at ensuring electric vehicle (EV) owners contribute …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Simplify Electric Vehicle Fees Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Senator Jay Costa celebrated a significant legislative victory today as the House of Representatives narrowly passed the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP) with a …
Pennsylvania Passes Bill to Protect Longtime Homeowners from Rising Property Taxes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation designed to support maternal and child health across the state. Authored by State Rep. Darisha Parker, the Maternal Home …
Pennsylvania House Passes Maternal Home Visiting Act to Support Young Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives narrowly passed Senate Bill 645 with a vote of 102-100. The bill, which had already cleared the Senate on June …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Empower Philadelphia Residents in Reclaiming Vacant Land Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed significant transportation legislation on Wednesday that addresses several key priorities championed by state Rep. Ed Neilson, chair of the House Transportation …
Pennsylvania House Passes Transportation Bill to Aid Veterans, Retirees, and Promote Safe Driving Read More