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Ex-Cop attacked on Jan. 6 responds to PA Republicans who heckled him
Former US Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Sergeant Aquilino Gonell were heckled by House Republican lawmakers on Wednesday.
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VIDEO: Republicans walk off floor after Pa house honors US capitol police officers attacked on Jan. 6
Pennsylvania Republicans walked off the floor moments after House Democrats honored two former US Capitol Police officers who defended the capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Officer Harry Dunn and Sergeant Aquilino Gonell are traveling the commonwealth this week on behalf of the Biden-Harris campaign warning Pennsylvania residents of a second Trump term. The two officers…
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New Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ organization renews calls to pass the Fairness Act
Fairness Pennsylvania, a newly formed LBGTQ organization, renews calls for the Pennsylvania Senate to pass the Fairness Act.
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Opinion: Advocating for Pennsylvania’s heroes: Supporting Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and individuals with disabilities
In this op-ed, Pennsylvania resident and Direct Care Professional (DSP), advocates for ongoing commitment and investment to support Pennsylvania heroes, DSPs.
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Pennsylvania to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data
Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving, as backers of the legislation hope to reduce distracted driving accidents and deaths after nearly two decades of pressing the measure.
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Democrats advance election bill in Pennsylvania long sought by counties to process ballots faster
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a bill long sought by counties seeking help to manage huge influxes of mail-in ballots during elections in the presidential battleground state and to avoid a repeat of 2020’s drawn-out vote count.
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PA’s new student teacher program receives thousands of applications in opening hours
The PA Student Teacher Support Program received over 3,300 applications in the first two hours after launching on Thursday.
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Consumers would be notified of AI-generated content under Pennsylvania bill
Pennsylvania consumers would be notified when content has been generated by artificial intelligence, and defendants couldn’t argue that child sexual abuse material created by artificial intelligence isn’t illegal, under a bill the House passed Wednesday.
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PA Democrats announce $20 minimum wage legislation
Pennsylvania hasn’t raised the minimum wage since 2006, and now, Senate Democrats are proposing a $20 minimum wage.
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Opinion: After years of advocating, families of disabled feel hopeful
In this op-ed, Gary Blumenthal applauds the prioritization of the ID/A Community in the FY 24/25 Budget and calls for continued advocacy to ensure Governor Shapiro’s vision becomes a reality.
