News Digest:: May 10, 2023
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Harrisburg, PA − May 9, 2023 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17), Democratic Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee, put out the following statement after Senate Bill 383 passed out of the Committee today in Harrisburg. The bill, …
SB 647, PN 729 (Gebhard) – This bill requires students to complete a new personal financial literacy course in high school, directs the State Board of Education to revise the relevant State standards, and requires institutions of higher education to …
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SB 447, PN 370 (Mastriano) – This bill would formally establish the PA VETConnect program in law under the DMVA. The program was already created administratively and is operational to determine the needs of veterans and their beneficiaries, find resources …
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HARRISBURG, PA – May 5, 2023: Today, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and State Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) introduced bipartisan legislation that takes important steps to protect minors and their mental health on social …
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State lawmakers discuss their legislation to reform the hospital closure process. Pictured (from left to right): state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, state Senator Carolyn Comitta, and state Eddie Day Pashinski. Harrisburg, PA − May 4, 2023 – In response to recent …
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Harrisburg, PA – May 3, 2023 − Today, Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) joined legislative leaders and Executive Director Robin Wiessmann to celebrate the creation of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) 50 years ago by the General Assembly. Today …
SB 243, PN 208 (Argall) – Requires the Department of Human Services to check death certificates at the Bureau of Vital Statistics against recipients of Medical Assistance and benefits from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) monthly. A vote of …
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SB 140, PN 684 (Langerholc) – The bill requires the Attorney General to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute crimes on property owned by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (“SEPTA”) in Philadelphia. Amendment A00426 (Haywood) – …