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Committee Passes Bill to Study Enhanced Security Measures for Food Stamp Cards, Heffley Says

May. 13, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), today advanced legislation that would require a study on the feasibility of implementing chip-enabled electronic benefit cards (EBT) for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Flick Introduces Legislation to Allow Cameras in Courtrooms

May. 13, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) today announced he has re-introduced legislation that would allow video and audio recording of criminal and civil court proceedings in Pennsylvania, with exceptions.

Watro Bill to Increase Pension Payments for Disabled Veterans Approved by House

May. 12, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The state House of Representatives has unanimously approved legislation that would increase pension payments for veterans who are blind and for veterans who have lost limbs or are paralyzed due to their military service, according to Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), one of the bill’s prime sponsors.

Grove, Gleim, Bernstine Unveil Bills to Make Unemployment Compensation Fund Solvent, Cut Taxes on Workers

May. 12, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Joined by advocates, House Labor and Industry Committee Republican Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) and Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) and Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today unveiled a package of bills to make Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation (UC) Trust Fund solvent faster and cut taxes on workers and employers.

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