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DePasquale launches bid for Pa. attorney general
Eugene DePasquale has formally launched a bid for Pennsylvania attorney general, becoming the first candidate to enter the field for the state’s top prosecutor.
Shapiro orders development of 10-year master plan to help older adults
The Department of Aging must map out ways to serve older adults and assess their needs across Pennsylvania.
Pa. lawmakers propose $10K student-teacher stipend, rewards for mentors
Their bill, dubbed the Educator Pipeline Program, also includes a $1,000 stipend for cooperating teachers who mentor student-teachers.
Pa. House approves relief for childhood sexual abuse victims as standalone amendment
A standalone constitutional amendment offering a two-year window for survivors to file claims of childhood sexual abuse in civil court saw approval from the Pennsylvania House on Monday.
‘Young people are showing the adults the way,’ Shapiro says about mental health investments
Shapiro — who also made the trip to promote his $44.4 billion budget proposal — said school districts should get to decide how best to help their students.
Pa. Senate committee advances GOP-authored bill expanding canned cocktail sales
Legislation expanding where consumers can purchase ready–to-drink beverages saw approval from a Pennsylvania Senate committee on Tuesday, moving to the full chamber for consideration.
Pa. Senate panel approves constitutional amendment accountability measure
Phillips-Hill previously introduced the idea after the Wolf administration failed to advertise amendment language for long-awaited relief for survivors of childhood sexual abuse in time for the May 2021 primary election.
Bill banning pre-checked, recurring campaign donation box sees committee approval
A pre-checked box that signs campaign donors up for recurring contributions could soon be banned in Pennsylvania.
Pa. Senate panel advances updates to disability law procedures
Updates to the law outlining procedure for incapacitated governors and lieutenant governors advanced out of a Pennsylvania Senate committee.
Pa. nurse practitioners lobby to remove ‘archaic’ collaboration requirement
PCNP President-elect Amanda Laskoskie said full practice authority changes nothing nurse practitioners already do — such as diagnosing illness, ordering tests and medications, and making referrals.
Pa. Senate committee approves bill providing identification kits to families
Parents and guardians would be responsible for storing the collected information, which does not enter a national or state database.
Senate committee advances bill expanding access to sexual assault nurse examiners
A Republican-controlled Senate panel has voted to expand access to expert nurses who help ensure best practices and a safe environment for sexual assault survivors during examinations.