Pennsylvania lawmaker seeks vote on legislator perk reform package
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania state Sen. Jim Brewster is asking state legislative leaders to hold a vote this month on his package of bills aiming to reforms perks provided to the...
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Legislation to regulate 5G wireless infrastructure passes in PA Senate
(The Center Square) - Legislation passed in the Pennsylvania Senate last month aims to regulate the deployment of 5G wireless infrastructure. Senate Bill 769 would provide state regulation for deployment...
New Pennsylvania law aims to protect seniors from abuse
(The Center Square) - Legislation introduced by Rep. Kate Klunk, R-Hanover, to combat elder abused was approved by the Senate late last month and later signed by the governor. Under...
Pennsylvania legislation to change milk dating codes signed by Wolf
(The Center Square) - To boost the Pennsylvania dairy industry, legislation allowing milk processors more flexibility with dating products was recently passed by lawmakers and signed by Gov. Tom Wolf....
Senate approves bill to offer extra year of education to address pandemic learning gaps
HARRISBURG - The Senate approved a bill to offset learning disruptions caused by COVID-19 by giving parents the option to allow their children to repeat a grade level for the...
Nurse Licensure Compact bill passed by House to give nurses licensure in multiple states
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Boscola that would make it easier for nurses to be licensed in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 115 would...
Senate approves Pittman’s bills to modernize legislation for physician assistants working in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG - State Sen. Joe Pittman has introduced legislation to support the work and practice of physician assistants in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 397 amends the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act and...
Ciresi introduces bill to achieve fair funding for all school districts
HARRISBURG - State Rep. Joe Ciresi introduced a bill with a comprehensive plan to achieve fair funding for Pennsylvania school districts. House Bill 1595 would amend the Public School Code...
Job training bill for military members, spouses passes in Senate
HARRISBURG - State Sen. John Sabatina, D-Philadelphia, announced that a bill to support job training for veterans was approved by the senate and has been passed to the Pennsylvania House...
Pennsylvania legislation would ensure in-state tuition for military families
HARRISBURG - A bill that would guarantee military families receive in-state tuition at public universities even if a parent is deployed or reassigned out of state is awaiting action in...