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Philadelphia Expands Shelter Capacity to Reach “Functional Zero”

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Philadelphia is moving forward with a plan to reach what city officials describe as “a functional zero in homelessness,” defined as a point where...

Rep. Brian Munroe Pushes Action on Online Scams Targeting Seniors

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As older Pennsylvanians navigate rising costs and inflation, another threat to their financial security has been growing at an alarming rate. Bad actors are...

$16 million secured for Pennsylvania Farm Bill

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The first-ever PA Farm Bill was signed into law in July 2019 to aid the commonwealth’s leading industry

Wolf signs bill that updates training of pharmacy technicians

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He also vetoed House Bill 1737, which the governor said would have ‘undermined COVID-19 mitigation efforts’

Wolf signs bills into law, vetoes bills he said put public health at risk

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A list of bills can be found below

Bucks releases preliminary 2021 operating budget of $467.4 million

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The proposed budget projects a deficit of roughly $12 million at the current tax millage rate

Bucks Recorder of Deeds receives $5,000 grant for deed book preservation

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The office was able to purchase a special humidity gauge and preserve deed books 257 and 258

House calls for audit of all COVID-19 data in the commonwealth

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House Resolution 1087 directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Commission to review data collected by the Department of Health

Farry bill to aid social organizations during COVID crisis head to governor

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House Bill 777 would permit veterans clubs and similar organizations to use a larger share of small games of chance revenue for operating expenses during the emergency declaration

Bucks County Commissioners to meet again Dec. 2

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The Doylestown meeting will be broadcast on Facebook at 10 a.m.

Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act passes Senate

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The bipartisan legislation honors American women who joined the workforce in support of the war effort during World War II

Warren, Santarsiero announce $97,974 in Safe Schools grants

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Local schools can use the funds to purchase safety and security-related equipment
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