Senators Pat Browne, R-Lehigh County, and Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, joined local elected officials and members of the Allentown community on Friday to announce the publication of the Whole-Home Repairs program guidelines.
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Pa. Senate Republicans add to leadership team
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, R-Westmoreland County, on Friday appointed two new members to the Senate Republican Caucus leadership team for the 2023-24 legislative session.
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Sen. Martin, R-Lancaster, announces three new bills becoming law
“Our institutions of higher education continue to work with students to help them navigate the new law and promote and protect themselves,” said Martin.
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General Appropriations Budget passes senate
The state senate approved the $45.2 billion General Appropriations Budget today.
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Potential federal bill includes retirement provisions for young workers
As saving for retirement becomes more challenging or less of a priority for many workers across the country, a provision in the SECURE Act 2.0 will help make effective retirement contributions a reality for many younger workers.
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Senate approves cannabis banking bill
State-legal cannabis businesses could have better access to banking and insurance services if a bill passed by the state Senate on Wednesday receives approval from the House.
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State bill allows PA mortgage lenders to continue remote work
Mortgage lenders can now permanently conduct business remotely following the passing of a bill this week that updated a temporary waiver granted to the industry early in the pandemic.
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Wolf approves new Broadband Development Authority, signs a series of bills into law
Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill Tuesday approving the creation of a state authority tasked with investing federal dollars in programs to expand broadband internet access across the state.
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PA Senate passes bill allowing businesses a higher tax deduction on new equipment
A bill that would allow Pennsylvania businesses to claim tax deductions of up to $1.05 million for the purchase of new equipment passed the state Senate in a 31 to 19 vote and is now headed to the House.
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House signs bill extending hundreds of COVID-19 waived and suspended regulations
A bill extending nearly 500 waived and suspended regulations into next year is awaiting a signature from Governor Tom Wolf after receiving passage in both the House and Senate.
Read More »Wolf signs 2021-2022 state budget that ‘invests in Pennsylvanians’
Pennsylvania’s $40.8 billion general fund budget was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday following approval by the House and Senate last Friday.
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State Senate Banking Committee moved bills addressing health care access, telemedicine, financial services
The state Senate Banking & Insurance Committee sent four bills to the full Senate for consideration.
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Legislators prepare to introduce $650M hospital grant program in House, Senate
Incoming legislation in the House and Senate looks to give back to Pennsylvania’s “health care heroes” with $650 million in grant funding.
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Senate package could provide assistance to struggling small businesses
Four Republican Pennsylvania senators plan to introduce a series of bills they say will provide financial and tax relief for the state’s small businesses.
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Wolf signs bill allowing National Guard to assist in vaccine efforts
The Pennsylvania National Guard (PANG) will be assisting with the state’s vaccination efforts following Governor Tom Wolf’s signing of House Bill 326.
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