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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Senator Hughes, along with Senators Jimmy Dillon, Art Haywood, and Tim Kearney, community leaders, and law enforcement officials, gathered Wednesday to emphasize the importance of two pending …
Pennsylvania Senators and Community Leaders Unite: Urgent Action Needed to Combat Gun Violence Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Mongomery/Delaware) and Senator Judith Schwank (D-Berks) aim to introduce the Abortion Protections Package in response to the recent decision that reversed Roe v. Wade …
State Senators Introduce Abortion Protections Package in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Senator Christine Tartaglione expressed her dissent on the budget which passed the Pennsylvania Senate on Friday. She highlighted its failure to address key issues such as raising the …
Senator Christine Tartaglione Dissents on Pennsylvania Budget, Calls for Action on Key Issues Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Perry Warren announced that Senate Bill 442 and House Bill 735 were unanimously voted out of the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee this …
Legislative Action: Relief on the Horizon for Pennsylvania Homeowners Battling Rising Flood Insurance Premiums Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill sponsored by Sens. Anthony Williams (D-8), Lisa Baker (R-20), and Camera Bartolotta (R-46), aimed at reforming Pennsylvania’s probation system. The …
PA Senate Passes Bill for Probation Reform: Giving Second Chances and Empowering Communities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation for the establishment of a task force aimed at addressing the health care needs of women veterans. This task force will …
Pennsylvania Senate Approves Task Force for Women Veterans’ Health Care Read More
PENNSYLVANIA —The state Senate approved legislation Tuesday, introduced by Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), that would ensure older Pennsylvanians do not lose access to two state prescription medication …
State Senate Approves Bill to Protect Prescription Coverage for Social Security Recipients Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Senator Vincent Hughes is applauding the advancement of House Bill 1188 from the House Judiciary Committee on Monday. The bill, sponsored by Representative Chris Rabb, provides Pennsylvania legislators …
Pennsylvania Advances Proposal to Improve Diversity Impact Statements for Criminal Justice Reform Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, SB 262, sponsored by Senator Judy Schwank (D-11th), passed the Pennsylvania Senate by a vote of 50-0. Schwank’s bill is part of a legislative package on …
Severe Maternal Morbidity Bill Passes Pennsylvania Senate Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, State Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, stood on Harrisburg’s Capitol steps alongside Caleb Kauffman, Lancaster County victim and advocate; Chairwoman Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe; Rep. La’Tasha …
Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Advocates Unite to Demand Justice Read More