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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
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2383, spearheaded by state Representative Jared Solomon. This legislation introduces the Older Adult Mentor Volunteer Program, aiming …
Generations Unite: New Mentor Program Revolutionizes Pennsylvania Schools Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee this week advanced House Bill 2625, legislation aimed at significantly increasing state funding for public transit agencies across all 67 counties. Spearheaded …
PA House Moves to Transform Transit Funding: What It Means for All 67 Counties Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A significant legislative move by the Pennsylvania House seeks to secure the future of horseracing within the state. State Representative Kristine Howard, D-Chester, announced that her proposed …
Pennsylvania House Approves Critical Extension for Horseracing Regulations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House unanimously passed House Bill 2536, a measure designed to extend property tax relief across the state through Longtime Owner-Occupant Programs (LOOPs). This …
Pennsylvania House Approves Statewide Property Tax Relief for Longtime Homeowners Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House Children & Youth Committee convened an informational meeting to deliberate on House Bill 2617. Introduced by state Representatives Rick Krajewski and Sheryl …
PA Lawmakers Push for Groundbreaking Reforms to Protect Foster Youth Benefits Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to growing dissatisfaction with Pennsylvania’s current divorce laws, State Representatives Kristine Howard and Melissa Shusterman, both D-Chester, are advocating for significant reforms to streamline the …
Reforming Divorce: Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for Modernized Legislation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to escalating concerns over the national crime crisis, the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus has unveiled a comprehensive legislative package aimed at addressing crime across the state. …
Urgent Action Demanded: Pennsylvania GOP Unveils Bold Plan to Crush Crime Crisis and Restore Community Safety! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant stride toward modernizing educational curricula, the House of Representatives has this week unanimously passed the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, a bipartisan bill …
Unanimous House Vote Propels Groundbreaking STEM Education Reform Forward Read More