Bitcoin, Halloween candy, pet food and exercise equipment could all get a sales tax holiday if Pennsylvania lawmakers can, for the first time in the state's history, succeed in passing legislation to pull it off.
Appropriations Chair Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia) formally filed the bill with legislative services on Tuesday, emphasizing his caucus’ alignment with Pennsylvania’s chief executive.
Gov. Josh Shapiro introduced his fourth budget in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
Gov. Josh Shapiro tried a new narrative to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage during his budget address on Tuesday.
Advocates believe that Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania lawmakers can raise close to $7 billion and backfill President Donald Trump’s budget cuts by taxing the state’s billionaires.
Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) revealed in May that he would not seek reelection for a 10th term, ending the announcement with “Lets get back to work,” but no indication he would resign before the end of his term.
Employers would be required to provide training in any language spoken by at least 5% of work force.
The seat, currently held by state Sen. Frank Farry, R-Langhorne, represents a portion of Central and Lower Bucks from Warrington to Bensalem.
A committee of state Senate Democrats discussed a proposal to require Pennsylvania employers to provide 24 hours of paid leave for “small necessities” each year. The goal is to ensure employees who take care of family members like children or elderly parents are able to attend medical appointments, school activities, or respond to unexpected emergencies.
Republican state Rep. Sheryl Delozier announced Tuesday she will not seek reelection after nine terms, putting her Cumberland County district up for grabs.
