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Joe Khan has been endorsed in his bid for state attorney general by Emgage Action

Rep. Marcell announces re-election bid

If elected to another term, she wants to focus on the issues of inflation, healthcare and public safety

Wolf signs fourth renewal of COVID-19 disaster declaration

The emergency disaster declaration provides for increased support to state agencies involved in virus response

Fitzpatrick gets bigger role on subcommittee

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick will serve as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber

Bill would require cockpit barriers

The Saracini Enhanced Aviation Act of 2021 is named in memory of a Lower Makefield resident who was killed after his plane was hijacked and flown into the South Tower of the World Trade Center

Fitzpatrick seeks aid for restaurants

The legislation is an updated proposal to establish a $120 billion revitalization fund to support independent restaurants, small franchisees

Fetterman calls for reform of life without parole sentences for second-degree murder

Pennsylvania ranks worst nationwide in its use of life-without-parole sentences for youth

Wolf signs 13th renewal of opioid disaster declaration

This declaration was the first of its kind in January 2018 for a public health emergency in Pennsylvania

Wolf announces COVID-19 vaccine joint task force with legislature

The task force will include members from each legislative caucus who can share vaccine information and communicate issues, solutions on behalf of and to the broader General Assembly

Wolf signs Senate Bill 109, which allocates $145 million to help businesses during COVID-19

The bill also appropriates needed funding for rental and utility assistance to Pennsylvania residents

Thomas rejects governor’s plan to raise personal income tax rate

The $40.2 billion plan for 2021-22 would increase spending by 8.2 percent

House approves bill that would exempt milk trucks from weather-related commercial vehicle travel bans

A similar measure was approved in a bipartisan vote last session, but was vetoed by Gov. Tom Wolf
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