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Pa. House approves restrictions on cell phones in schools

Pa. House approves restrictions on cell phones in schools

Harrisburg, Pa. — On June 1, the Pa. House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 1814, which would prohibit students in public schools from using or possessing a cell phone during the school day. If passed, the bill would require students to secure their phones in a way that prevents

Senator Fetterman celebrates National Mushroom Day

Senator Fetterman celebrates National Mushroom Day

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is wishing folks a happy National Mushroom Day. Following the passage of his resolution in the Senate recognizing National Mushroom Day and the contributions of Chester and Berks Counties to the industry and to healthy diets, Senator Fetterman today celebrates

Pa. House committee advances anti-'house flipping' bill

Pa. House committee advances anti-'house flipping' bill

Harrisburg, Pa. — The state House Commerce Committee advanced legislation Monday that would help address rising home prices and shrinking inventory in Pennsylvania’s housing market by discouraging “house flipping” by investors. Rep. Scott Conklin, who is majority chairman of the committee, said he introduced H.B. 2391 to deter a

Bill limiting ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam clears Senate committee

Bill limiting ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam clears Senate committee

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pa. Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee have approved Senate Bill 980, a bill created to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” The bipartisan legislation was jointly introduced by Sens. Gene Yaw and Nick Miller.

Fetterman joins in introducing 'Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act'

Fetterman joins in introducing 'Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act'

Washington, D.C. — Legislation for hot-and-ready chicken being added to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was introduced yesterday, April 22. U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined U.S. Senators Jim Justice (R-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) in introducing

Shapiro speaks on ruling against state ban on Medicaid for abortion

Shapiro speaks on ruling against state ban on Medicaid for abortion

Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court ruled the state's ban on Medicaid coverage for abortion care unconstitutional, affirming reproductive autonomy as a fundamental right. Governor Josh Shapiro released the following statement in a post on X in response to the court's decision in Allegheny Reproductive

Legislation that could lead to faster election results advances

Legislation that could lead to faster election results advances

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pa. House State Government Committee has advanced House Bill 37, introduced by Rep. Scott Conklin and created to give election workers more time to process mail-in ballots, which could lead to faster election result reporting. Under current Pa. law, pre-canvassing of absentee and mail-in