Elijah’s Law On The Governor’s Desk

HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation to improve access to lifesaving epinephrine in PA childcare facilities is headed to the governor’s desk after receiving final approval. House Bill 928, also known as Elijah’s Law, would strengthen protections for children with food...

Caregiver Workforce Bill Goes To Governor

HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation to help address PA’s long-term care workforce shortage was unanimously passed by the state House. Senate Bill 116 would allow high school juniors and seniors to earn graduation credit by working or volunteering in licensed...

Bills Protect Care-Dependent Pennsylvanians

HARRISBURG – The PA Senate approved two bills which protect care-dependent Pennsylvanians. Senate Bill 807, known as Alice’s Law, establishes a statewide Older Adult Abuse Registry as an additional safeguard to help prevent individuals who abuse older adults from...

PA E-Scooter Bill Advances

HARRISBURG – The PA House approved legislation establishing PA’s first legal framework for electric scooters. House Bill 1633 would create statewide safety standards for the operation, purchase, and individual ownership of e-scooters. Although e-scooters are widely...

Deer Alert On PA Roads

HARRISBURG – The PA Game Commission is warning drivers that deer are becoming increasingly active this time of year and with daylight-saving time set to end on November 1, motorists are being reminded to slow down and remain alert for deer crossing roadways....

Shooting Suspect Sought In Lancaster

LANCASTER – Lancaster Police have charged 19-year-old Bryant Ramos in connection with a Sunday, October 18th shooting in the city. Officers responded around 5:45 p.m. that day to the area of S. West End Avenue and Columbia Avenue. Upon arrival, they found a...

Bill Keeps PA Work Zones Safer

HARRISBURG – The PA Senate unanimously passed legislation designed to keep roadside workers and motorists safer while traveling through highway work zones. House Bill 2336 will require PennDOT to educate prospective drivers about safety in work zones and related...

Beagle Bill Goes To The Governor’s Desk

HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation called the Beagle Bill is headed to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 381 will protect dogs and cats from painful, taxpayer-funded experiments. It will make PA the 18th state to grant dogs and cats an opportunity to be adopted into a...