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This Week in Pennsylvania: May 5th Edition

By Soapbox Group
May 5, 2023
  • Pennsylvania
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The Dentons Pennsylvania Public Affairs team has you covered with a curated run-down of the top news headlines and trending policy issues for the week ending May 5.

This week, Governor Shapiro signs first bill to expand Pa. insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings. Why party affiliations can be misleading in local elections. Democrats move pro-union amendment out of a divided Pennsylvania House and finally Governors Shapiro proposes expansion to property tax, rent rebate program for seniors, and Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

  • Shapiro signs first bill, expands Pa. health insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings. Spotlight PA
  • Party affiliation can be misleading in local Pa. elections. Here’s why. Spotlight PA
  • Democrats move pro-union amendment out of divided Pa. House. AP News
  • Shapiro touts proposed expansion to property tax, rent rebate program for seniors, Pennsylvanians with disabilities. Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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