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HARRISBURG (TNS) — A bill that would give tax credits to employers for helping employees with child care expenses passed in the House with bipartisan support and is headed to

He was born and lived in West Philadelphia, and served 35 years in the state's House of Representatives. He "had a deep and unfailing commitment to public education," a former colleague said.

Child care, it seems, has become a priority for many states. Several states have already approved a child care tax credit for employers while many a

HARRISBURG — A bill proposing to create a tax credit for employers who contribute toward employee child care costs received bipartisan support and advanced out of the Pennsylvania House on

The House of Representatives approved a child care tax credit from Pennsylvania and has sent it over to the Senate for consideration.

There are thousands of tech job vacancies in Philly. A new partnership between CCP and Google hopes to fill the void by offering industry-recognized certifications.

HARRISBURG — Doula services and blood pressure monitors would each be covered under Medicaid as part of a targeted legislative effort to improve maternal health outcomes in Pennsylvania, particularly for

The health department’s Office of Medical Assistance Programs has assisted the nonprofit Pennsylvania Doula Commission, which works to promote access to doula services through workforce development initiatives, such as the creation of a certification for professional doulas. The post Bill to expand Medicaid maternity care to cover doula services passes in Pennsylvania House appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.

All Pennsylvania State Troopers assigned to Troop K are now outfitted with body-worn cameras.

There is little doubt that the current legislation on ghost guns will be challenged in state or federal courts on constitutional grounds if it were to become law in Pennsylvania. The post Ghosts, guns and Quakers: The Pa. legislature’s Second Amendment gamble appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.