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Cutler: House Democrats Continue to Fail Pennsylvanians on Election Reform
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) criticized House Democrats for their approach to election reform legislation, stating that they are failing Pennsylvanians. Cutler expressed his concerns during a session on Wednesday where House Democrats passed a bill focused on extending pre-canvassing time without addressing other crucial election reform measures.Cutler emphasized, "House Democrats pushing this bill forward today may make government easier for government, but it does not respond to what the vast majority of Pennsylvanians...
Senate Education Committee Approves “Grow PA” Package of Bills to Boost College Affordability, Open Quality Career Pathways
The Senate Education Committee has approved a series of bills aimed at enhancing post-secondary education and career training opportunities in Pennsylvania. The package of bills, known as the “Grow PA” post-secondary education reform plan, includes measures to make higher education more accessible and to incentivize students to stay and work in the state after graduation.One of the key components of the Grow PA plan is the creation of new scholarship programs. Senate Bill 1150, sponsored by Senator Scott Martin, would establish the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program,...