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Cut it off at the pass: PA Senator looks to tackle chronic absenteeism before it starts
September 3, 2025

Cut it off at the pass: PA Senator looks to tackle chronic absenteeism before it starts

Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) on Tuesday introduced Senate Bill 984 to address the alarming rise in school truancy and chronic absenteeism across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick: Seeking a responsible budget with sound transit funding
August 20, 2025

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick: Seeking a responsible budget with sound transit funding

Over the last several weeks I have heard from residents about Pennsylvania’s budget and funding for SEPTA.  [Read More]

Lawmakers lead effort to keep kids safe from online exploitation
August 19, 2025

Lawmakers lead effort to keep kids safe from online exploitation

READING, Pa. – Today marks the start of what Pennsylvania lawmakers designated “Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week.” It’s part of an effort to protect children from the dangers of online exploitation.  [Read More]

PA Legislators Lead Effort to Protect Kids from Online Exploitation
August 15, 2025

PA Legislators Lead Effort to Protect Kids from Online Exploitation

A group of Pennsylvania legislators is taking action to address the alarming rise in online child exploitation by introducing a resolution that designates the week of August 17 through 23, 2025 as “Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Pa. Senate Republicans’ plan to fund SEPTA faces strong opposition from House Democrats
August 13, 2025

Pa. Senate Republicans’ plan to fund SEPTA faces strong opposition from House Democrats

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPVI) — The Republican-controlled Pennsylvania State Senate voted Tuesday night to approve a plan to fund SEPTA and avert drastic service cuts, but the Democratic leader in the state House told Action News the measure is essentially a non-starter.  [Read More]

Pennycuick’s Bill Would Legalize Wine, Beer, RTD Online Orders
August 7, 2025

Pennycuick’s Bill Would Legalize Wine, Beer, RTD Online Orders

A state senator is hoping to nudge Pennsylvania into the 21st Century.  [Read More]

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