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PA House Approves Watro’s Cursive Bill

Jun. 24, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would require cursive handwriting instruction in Pennsylvania schools was approved today by the state House of Representatives, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill).

Williams Files Amendment and Legislation to Create $200 Million Hospital Acquisition Fund

Jun. 24, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) announced today he has filed both an amendment to the state budget and a free-standing bill to create the Hospital Acquisition Assistance Fund. The initiative would provide $200 million to support the purchase and reopening of hospitals that have closed in the wake of failed private equity takeovers, most notably Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County.

A Model for Government Efficiency: State Treasurer Garrity Testifies on How to Do More with Less

Jun. 24, 2025 /

HARRISBURG—Today, Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) and other lawmakers held a public hearing, “Government Efficiency in Action,” highlighting real-world examples of how state government agencies can operate more effectively without expanding bureaucracy.

Legislation to Outlaw Use of Artificial Intelligence in Political Ads Passes House, Says Shaffer

Jun. 23, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) commended the House for unanimously passing bipartisan legislation that would outlaw the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in political campaign advertisements to misrepresent a candidate. Shaffer was a co-sponsor of the bill.

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