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Sen. Lindsey M. Williams Introduces Bill to Change Compulsory School Ages
PITTSBURGH, May 14, 2019 --- Today, Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced the introduction of Senate Bill 642, which will amend the Public School Code to lower the compulsory enrollment age from eight to six. This bill will also raise the drop out age from seventeen...
State Legislators Announce Legislation Addressing Hate Crimes
SQUIRREL HILL - May 9, 2019 - Members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate stood together today outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh to announce plans for legislation that will address hate crimes.“Hate crimes are on...
Senate Approves Legislation to Boost Interest in Career and Technical Education
HARRISBURG -May 8, 2019 – The Senate approved bipartisan legislation today that would help generate more interest in Pennsylvania’s career and technical education programs. Senate Bill 89, sponsored by Senators Vince Hughes (D-Philadelphia) and Ryan P. Aument...
Senate Democrats Spotlight Key Farm Issues, Introduce Elements of PA Farm Bill
HARRISBURG – May 7, 2019 – Senate Democrats introduced key pieces of the PA Farm Bill today, including measures to promote organic farming, exempt taxes for beginning farmers, increase tax credits and stimulate urban farming. The four-bill package is being sponsored...
Legislation Would Provide Financial Incentives to Small Businesses
HARRISBURG – May 6, 2019 – With National Small Business Week (May 5- 11) now underway, state Sens. John Blake and Vincent J. Hughes today unveiled legislation that would create financial incentives to help small businesses succeed. One bill in the package would create...
Military Family Education Program (MFEP) Voted Unanimously Out of Senate Committee
HARRISBURG - April 30, 2019 - Senate Bill 589, the Military Family Education Program (MFEP), or “Pennsylvania G.I. Bill” was unanimously voted out of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today. A committee vote is expected on the House...
