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Philadelphia Expands Shelter Capacity to Reach “Functional Zero”

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

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

Thomas bill creates penalties for mail and package theft

House Bill 2595 provides that if a person takes the mail of another person with the intent to deprive them of it, the person would commit a criminal offense

Bucks Commissioners to meet July 1

The public can view the meeting via live-stream on Facebook

National Healthcare Professional Appreciation Day Resolution introduced

This resolution would express support for designating March 1 as 'National Healthcare Professional Appreciation Day' in commemoration of the day the first American healthcare professional became infected with COVID-19

Fitzpatrick legislation requires U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine if there is any PFAS contamination on any facilities

The bill also requires the Corps to identify the contaminants and their plan to clean up contaminated sites

Fitzpatrick introduces legislation to support restaurants

The legislation would establish a $120 billion revitalization fund to help independent restaurants deal with the long-term structural challenges facing the industry because of COVID-19 and support the reemployment of 11 million workers

Wolf signs law to help prepare for general election

The Department of State is required to publish a report on the June 2 primary election to help identify any necessary changes to the Pennsylvania Election Code before the general election in November

Commissioners unveil transition team report on improving government

It recommends enhancing workforce development efforts, refurbishing county parks and more

Wolf: Progress from House Judiciary on police reform is encouraging, timely

Amendments address the creation of a database of previous disciplinary actions for use in the hiring process for law enforcement

Fitzpatrick joins colleagues in introducing the Great American Outdoors Act

This landmark legislation would fully and permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and work to repair maintenance issues in national parks

Fitzpatrick, Lamb introduce Never Again International Outbreak Prevention Act

The legislation would provide accountability with respect to international reporting and monitoring of outbreaks of novel viruses and diseases, sanction bad actors and review the actions of the World Health Organization
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