The Fairness Act, which Democrats have been trying to advance for more than two decades, cleared a major hurdle Monday. A vote before the full House is expected Wednesday.

Legislators and advocates toured Pennsylvania this week promoting the Whole Home Repairs program, which aims to help low-income homeowners and small landlords upgrade and weatherize their homes.

Democratic legislation giving victims of childhood sexual abuse legal recourse against their abusers faces long odds in the Republican-controlled state Senate.