Gov. Shapiro announces rules to expand insurance access for people with autism
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The new rules will require insurance providers to cover autism services in compliance with the state's mental health parity laws.
Pennsylvania House committee advances bill banning ‘LGBTQ+ panic’ defense
The House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to move HB 637 forward.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania lawmakers celebrate signing of maternal health law
The new law requires the state to collect maternal morbidity data amid a rise in dangerous medical conditions pregnant people experience.
Paid family and medical leave could become a reality in Pennsylvania
Proposed legislation would allow workers to take time off for caregiving and health needs.
Shapiro budget provides all Pennsylvania public school students with free breakfast
The 2023-2024 state budget also provides free lunches to all students previously eligible for reduced-cost lunches.
Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers block implementation of new funding for public schools
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the funding increase into law in August, but Republicans in the Legislature are blocking bills required to authorize payments.
Infrastructure law funds expansion of electric vehicle charging ports in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania will be among the first states to get access to federal EV funding.
Pennsylvania governor stands up for abortion rights and defunds ‘crisis pregnancy centers’
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that after 30 years, the state budget would no longer fund the anti-abortion Real Alternatives organization.