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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...

Legislative roundup: U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick

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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has introduced the Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act, among other pieces of legislation

Nurses say Patient Safety Act would help fix staffing crisis in PA

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The bill was introduced by Reps. K.C. Tomlinson, Tom Mehaffie and Bridget Kosierowski

Warren legislation moves forward

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H.B. 714 would require background checks for all firearms, regardless of barrel length

Lawmakers want action on spill

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Sen. Steve Santarsiero and Rep. Tina Davis are calling on the Department of Environmental Protection to investigate the cause of the March 24 chemical spill in Bristol Township

Commissioners meeting May 3

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The meeting takes place at 10:30 a.m. at the Bucks County Administration Building

Avoiding debt default

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The Problem Solvers Caucus is endorsing a debt ceiling framework comprised of steps to avoid defaulting on the national debt and advancing a sustainable budget

Addressing health issues for 9-1-1 dispatchers

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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick helped lead the bipartisan PROTECT 911 Act to address health issues for the country’s 9-1-1 dispatchers and call takers

PA House Insurance Committee votes three bills out of committee

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Rep. Perry Warren’s House Bill 735 would establish the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force

Lenape Valley Foundation welcomes local legislators

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Sen. Frank Farry and more learned about the challenges the nonprofit faces in providing behavioral mental health services

Davis, Cephas and Jones resume fight for incarcerated women

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The Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act is now on its way to be heard on the House floor
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