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News Digest:: June 7, 2023

Legislature PA House Democrats use one-seat majority to pass major education funding boost to Gov. Shapiro’s proposal | Al Día News (aldianews.com) Baker: Bills on guardianship law, porch pirating, electronic tracking devices advanced | Times Leader Pa. Animal...

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News Digest:: June 6, 2023

Legislature Pa Senate Democrats Call on GOP for Vote on Gun Safety Measures - WENY News Democrats push Pa. Senate to take up gun bills, but GOP calls hope for any action ‘premature’ (newsbreak.com) Free school meals under consideration as state budget work set to...

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News Digest:: June 5, 2023

Legislature Free school meals under consideration as state budget work set to resume | Cnhi Network | template2.cnhionline.com State to consider free school meals | Don't Miss This | sharonherald.com Schwank visits Mt. Penn Fire Company to tour day room renovations...

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News Digest:: June 2, 2023

Legislature Comitta recognizes ‘Correct Posture Month’ in Pa. – Daily Local Research finds Pa. teachers leaving careers at record pace; lawmakers seek workforce answers | News | meadvilletribune.com State Sen. Vincent Hughes announces $15K incentive for...

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News Digest:: June 1, 2023

Legislature Learn how to protect yourself from scams | The Bucks County Herald Norwood-Fontbonne Academy awarded $400,000 LSA grant | The Chestnut Hill Local Research finds Pa. teachers leaving careers at record pace; lawmakers seek workforce answers | News |...

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News Digest:: May 31, 2023

Legislature State Sen. Vincent Hughes announces $15K incentive for student-teachers | Local News | phillytrib.com How Pa. lawmakers are clawing back the state's power to plug abandoned wells - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) Pennsylvania may let...

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News Digest:: May 30, 2023

Legislature State Sen. Vincent Hughes announces $15K incentive for student-teachers | Local News | phillytrib.com Bipartisan Measure Would Create a Pennsylvania Earned Income Tax Credit - Tennessee Star Pa. lawmakers are proposing a $10,000 stipend to pay student...

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News Digest May 26, 2023

Legislature Pa. lawmakers propose $10K student-teacher stipend, rewards for mentors - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) Pa. senators float involuntary commitment plan for people who overdose - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) Bipartisan...

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News Digest:: May 24, 2023

Legislature Stipend proposed for student teachers in Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com Pennsylvania Democrats pass two gun reform bills in state House - YouTube State lawmaker says more pro-cannabis legislation needed, as Kenner gets final dispensary...

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News Digest:: May 23, 2023

Legislature Groundbreaking held for next phase of Southern Beltway project – WPXI Senate Dems Discuss Improving Railroad Safety at Pittsburgh Hearing | Erie County Democratic Party (eriedems.com) PA Senate Bipartisan Electronic Waste Bill Introduced – DV Journal...

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News Digest:: May 22, 2023

Legislature Senate Dems seek answers for rail safety in Pennsylvania | News | meadvilletribune.com Pennsbury in dilemma over Morrisville merger, school construction (phillyburbs.com) As Pa.’s population ages, lawmakers seek help to support seniors – Delco Times...

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News Digest:: May 19, 2023

Legislature Helping Harvest, Sen. Schwank advocate for increased funding for PA Agricultural Surplus System (berksweekly.com) Berks lawmaker highlights program that connects farmers with food banks (readingeagle.com) Employee medical marijuana use protected in...

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News Digest:: May 18, 2023

Legislature Gaming revenues can help eligible homeowners, renters | Opinion | dailyitem.com Western Pennsylvania is growing increasingly progressive: report (msn.com) New York eyes April 2 for presidential primary date (primenewsprint.com) Helen Gym Lost, But Philly’s...

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News Digest:: May 17, 2023

Legislature Pennsylvania and Delaware, U.S.: Elected Officials Recognize World Falun Dafa Day | Falun Dafa - Minghui.org Cherelle Parker wins Philadelphia Democratic primary for mayor - THE BHARAT EXPRESS NEWS Reading YMCA ‘Breakfast of Champions’ honors those making...

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News Digest:: May 16, 2023

Legislature Ribbon Cutting Officially Welcomes The Ice House To Newtown | Newtown, PA Patch Law aims to create better lives for lab cats and dogs – Daily Local - Deepmcafee.com ‘Beagle Bill’ — Legislation aims to make a better life for lab cats and dogs – Daily Local...

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News Digest:: May 15, 2023

Legislature Enterprise Center completes new resource hub | Local News | phillytrib.com Unique Snacks earns statewide small business award for innovation, community partnership (readingeagle.com) Einstein nurses picket for higher wages, better staffing (inquirer.com)...

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News Digest:: May 12, 2023

Legislature Help for eating disorders - Lower Bucks Times HE Mariam Almheiri discusses ways to enhance Emirati-American relations in investment, food security, climate and vital cooperation (zawya.com) Einstein nurses picket for higher wages, better staffing...

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News Digest:: May 11, 2023

Legislature Pennsylvania senators eye a faster reduction of corporate tax rate | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com Salvation Army honors Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph, husband Sen. Vincent Hughes with 'Doing the Most Good Award' - 6abc Philadelphia Doula...

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News Digest:: May 10, 2023

Legislature Pa. bill tacks financial literacy course to graduation requirements - pennlive.com Pa. Senate advances two bills that focus on corporate tax cuts - pennlive.com Report finds 12 Pa. facilities emit 20% of commonwealth’s greenhouse gases - pennlive.com Bill...

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News Digest:: May 9, 2023

Legislature Pennsylvania officials urge those on Medicaid to reapply - Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet Pennsylvania Senate seeks SEPTA crimes division in D.A.'s office | Local News | phillytrib.com Pennsylvania senators look to protect kids on social media...

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News Digest:: May 8, 2023

Legislature Proposed bill would require social media companies to obtain parental consent before Pa. minors can open accounts | PhillyVoice Bipartisan legislation on social media for minors introduced in Pennsylvania (abc27.com) Bipartisan Legislation Protects Mental...

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News Digest:: May 5, 2023

Legislature Diamonds to lawmakers behind hospital closure reform bills | Times Leader Local drug prevention organization speaks out about Pa. Senate vote to ban safe injection sites – WPXI 3 welfare fraud bills clear Pa. Senate, head to state House | News |...

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News Digest:: May 4, 2023

Legislature Pennsylvania legislature takes first step toward banning supervised injection sites statewide | WITF PA rent, property tax rebates may get budget boost · Spotlight PA Party Affiliation Can Be Misleading in Local PA Elections. Here’s Why. – GantNews.com...

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News Digest:: May 3, 2023

Legislature Pennsylvania Senate Approves Law Banning Injection Sites — Breaking U.S News (newsus.app) Lawmakers push for more money as Philadelphia schools deal with asbestos crisis - CBS Philadelphia (cbsnews.com) PA Senate Votes To Ban Safe Injection Sites...

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News Digest:: May 2, 2023

Legislature Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signs historic breast cancer screening bill | Health | phillytrib.com Pennsylvania Senate votes to ban safe injection sites | Centre Daily Times Pennsylvania lawmaker renews push for education-focused bills (wtaj.com) Support...

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News Digest:: May 1, 2023

Legislature Pa. state senators introduce open primary bill | Monday Morning Coffee - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) Lawmakers, Advocates Hold Rally for DACA Teacher Certifications - BCTV Pa. Democratic lawmakers renew push to expand teacher...

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News Digest:: April 28, 2023

Legislature Pa. lawmaker proposes legislation to crack down on 'swatting' calls (wgal.com) Pa. Democratic lawmakers renew push to expand teacher certification and in-state tuition for DACA recipients | WITF Bill proposed to ban safe injection sites in Pennsylvania...

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News Digest:: April 27, 2023

Legislature US: Pennsylvania State Senate passes bill recognising Diwali as official holiday (deccanchronicle.com) Pennsylvania legislature takes first step toward banning supervised injection sites statewide | WITF 'Game-changer' cancer screening bill passes House...

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News Digest:: April 26, 2023

Legislature BOSCOLA ANNOUNCES $175,000 STATE GRANT FOR MINSI LAKE IMPROVEMENTS | The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley Comitta secures funding to expand Coatesville Youth Initiative’s computer lab – Daily Local Private-equity hospital owners:...

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News Digest:: April 25, 2023

Legislature 'More harm than good,' PA Reduction Network on Shapiro Drug Policy (abc27.com) Bill to expand Pa. anti-discrimination law advances (audacy.com) Pennsylvania Offers $50,000 Grants to Low-Income Homeowners for Repairs (theepochtimes.com) Affordability...

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News Digest:: April 24, 2023

Legislature 'For every Pennsylvanian': Pa. Senate Dems release 2023 priorities list | Monday Morning Coffee - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) As Tree of Life shooting trial begins, there's new hope for changes to Pa.'s gun, hate crimes laws -...

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