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State Sen. Nikil Saval (D, Philadelphia) proposed two new laws and one amendment to an existing law in 2021. All three focus on housing access for renters, and home repairs for low-income households. The Fair Chance Housing Act would amend the 1955 Pennsylvania Human...

Community College of Philadelphia recently announced that it has received a $3 million Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to make significant renovations and improvements to three buildings on the College’s main campus: the Winnet...

Governor Tom Wolf Monday was joined by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), stakeholders, and a consumer who has fallen victim to surprise billing to celebrate the upcoming implementation of the federal No Surprises Act on Jan. 1. The No Surprises Act will...

Governor Tom Wolf today was joined by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), stakeholders, and a consumer who has fallen victim to surprise billing to celebrate the upcoming implementation of the federal No Surprises Act on January 1, 2022. The No Surprises Act...

Philadelphia’s eviction diversion program will remain in place through the end of 2022. The nationally recognized initiative that was set to expire this month has reduced evictions by 75% compared to pre-pandemic levels. “We look forward to a new era that takes us out...

Bipartisan legislation reforming Pennsylvania’s probation system passed the Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday, sending the bill to the House where a similar proposal previously died without a vote. The proposal, authored by Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Luzerne, would...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state Senate on Wednesday approved legislation to overhaul how probation is handled, in an effort to clamp down on people being stuck on an endless probation cycle or being sent back to jail for minor violations. The vote, 46-4,...

Bucks County Community College hosted a forum on LGBTQ+ rights Tuesday, November 30th, featuring two state senators and the head of the Pennsylvania Youth Congress. The panel discussion, which took place in the Zlock Performing Arts Center on the Newtown campus and...

State Sen. Nikil Saval did more than just mount a major upset when he defeated incumbent Larry Farnese in the 2020 race for the state’s 1st Senatorial District. He also became the first South Asian American elected to the state Senate in the process. The political...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) announced $39,501,740.00 in grants for local projects throughout the First Senatorial District. These grants are awarded through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), a Commonwealth grant program...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ)– Gov. Wolf along with Pennsylvania’s Attorney General (AG) Josh Shapiro, local legislative members, and abortion activists and stakeholders at People’s Park in Philadelphia to discuss the damaging impacts of anti-abortion policies. Six different...

Governor Tom Wolf today was joined by Pennsylvania’s Attorney General (AG) Josh Shapiro, local legislative members, and abortion activists and stakeholders at People’s Park in Philadelphia to discuss the damaging impacts of anti-abortion policies in the wake of the...

Today Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Josh Shapiro, local leaders, and abortion activists at People’s Park in Philadelphia in support of a person’s right to access abortion. This comes in the wake of the United States Supreme Court...

HARRISBURG — On Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf communicated his thoughts on the impact of anti-abortion policies as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on the Mississippi abortion case. “Abortion is health care and it must remain safe and legal,” Gov. Wolf said....

Governor Tom Wolf today was joined by Pennsylvania's Attorney General (AG) Josh Shapiro, local legislative members, and abortion activists and stakeholders at People's Park in Philadelphia to discuss the damaging impacts of anti-abortion policies in the wake of the...

PHILADELPHIA -- New legislation in the state Senate would address what housing advocates say are unfair eviction records leading to residents being denied rental applications. The screening report services landlords use for personal information on prospective tenants...