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HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 721, a significant move to establish a permanent advisory board for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Strengthen WIC Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representatives Darisha Parker and Carol Hill-Evans, alongside Speaker Joanna McClinton, menstrual health professionals, and Pennsylvania students, gathered on Wednesday to spotlight the issue of period poverty …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for Legislation to Combat Period Poverty Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — James R. Roebuck Jr., the long-standing Democratic representative for Pennsylvania’s 188th District and a relentless promoter of education, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Pennsylvania Bids Farewell to James R. Roebuck, a Democratic Pillar and Education Advocate Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten and State Rep. Aerion Abney, both Democrats, initiated legislation on Wednesday to advance the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) and Pennsylvania …
Revving Up Renewable Energy: Pennsylvania Officials Take Bold Steps Towards Cleaner Energy and Climate Goals Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill 1615 on Tuesday. Introduced by State Reps. Jennifer O’Mara (D-Delaware County) and Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin County), the bipartisan bill …
Pennsylvania House Passes Landmark Bill Setting Appliance Efficiency Standards Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation on Wednesday that would permit the early processing of mail and absentee ballots. The legislation, known as House Bill 847, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Allow Earlier Processing of Mail and Absentee Ballots Read More HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Centre, is championing legislation that seeks to create a fairer competitive environment for student-athletes across Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, alongside school sports officials and …
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes Reform to Level the Playing Field in High School Sports Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill 1472 on Tuesday. The bill, co-sponsored by state Representatives Jared Solomon and Malcolm Kenyatta, both Democrats from Philadelphia, aims …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Increase Transparency in Campaign Finance Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a legislative development aimed at improving the quality of care in nursing homes across Pennsylvania, the state House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1853 with …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Enhance Nursing Home Care Through Increased Collaboration Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation that aims to extend early intervention services to children born to mothers who are experiencing or at high risk …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Expand Early Intervention for Children of Mothers with Postpartum Depression Read More