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Senator Lisa M. Boscola’s Bill Reauthorizing the Responsible Utility Customer Protection Act Passes Senate
HARRISBURG, PA – May 7, 2024 – Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) announced that her legislation, Senate Bill 1017, passed the PA Senate today with broad bipartisan support. The bill focuses on amending and reauthorizing Chapter 14, known as "The Responsible...
Pennsylvania State Senate Passes Bill to Combat Illegal Street Racing
Harrisburg – May 1, 2024 – Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) is proud to announce yesterday's passage of Senate Bill 998, a critical piece of legislation aimed at enhancing public safety by modernizing Pennsylvania's laws against illegal street racing. The bill,...
Policy Committee Highlights Public Health and Environmental Concerns Over Road Spreading of Oil and Gas Wastewater
WEST CHESTER − April 17, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Senator Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), minority chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee,...
Senator Hughes’ Statement on Opening of Student Teacher Stipend Application for 24-25 Academic Year
Harrisburg, PA − April 11, 2024 − Senator Vincent Hughes, Senator Ryan Aument, Governor Shapiro, Representative Gina Curry, Representative Jesse Topper, and PHEAA have announced that applications for student teacher stipends will open on Thursday, April 11,...
Collett Urges PA Senate to Act on Paid Leave
Harrisburg, Pa. − April 10, 2024 − Today, Pennsylvania Family Care Act (SB580) co-prime sponsor Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) joined fellow legislators, advocates, and stakeholders in the Pennsylvania State Capitol’s Main Rotunda to celebrate the...
Sen. Kearney’s Bill to Expand Protections for Child Victims Passes State Senate, Moves to House
HARRISBURG, PA – April 10, 2024 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) is pleased to announce that Senate Bill 1018 today passed the Senate unanimously. This legislation marks a significant step forward in providing further protections for child victims and witnesses...