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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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a new piece of consumer protection legislation designed to enhance transparency and fairness in financial transactions. State Rep. Darisha Parker, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Enhance Consumer Protection Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to combat child abuse and exploitation, state House lawmakers on Monday passed legislation (H.B. 2175) that would create a permanent Office of Child …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Establish Permanent Office of Child Advocate Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday significantly increasing state support for fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS). The bill, introduced by State Rep. …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Double Funding for Fire and EMS Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman (D-Chester) is taking swift action to protect abortion rights in Pennsylvania following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The case, Moyle v. United …
Rep. Shusterman Pushes for Stronger Abortion Rights in Pennsylvania After Supreme Court Decision Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday aimed at securing state-level protections for contraceptive access. House Bill 1140, sponsored by state Rep. Leanne Krueger, passed …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Protect Contraceptive Access Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced that his legislation to support spouses and dependents of veterans has cleared the state House of Representatives with unanimous backing. This …
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill to Aid Families of Veterans Read More