Impact on Libraries This bill allows individual taxpayers who do not otherwise itemize their tax deductions an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions, limited to one-third…
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Executive Order Summary Executive Order 14148 “Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions” was signed by President Trump on January 20, 2025. Essentially, EO14148…
Comments closedImpact on Libraries Though this is directed towards schools, it is another challenge to free speech and expression of ideas. The requirements of this bill…
Comments closedImpact on Libraries A positive resolution recognizing April 6-12, 2025 at National Library Week in Pennsylvania. Sponsors: ORTITAY, VENKAT, FREEMAN, JAMES, STENDER, MERSKI, CERRATO, CIRESI,…
Comments closedImpact on Libraries Brought to the attention of legislators by middle school students in Berks County, this bill will require any media generated by artificial…
Comments closedImpact on Libraries This bill does not directly affect public librarians, but it does remove an exemption for K-12 school librarians that would allow them…
Comments closedImpact on Libraries No, not public libraries, but it is important for public library stakeholders to be aware of everything else in the library ecosystem.…
Comments closedImpact on Libraries Currently there are some minor exceptions for collecting sales tax during library book sales, but they can be complicated. This bill would…
Comments closedHB107: Allowing Volunteer Fire Departments and Other Non-profits to Fundraise Through Raffles Online
Impact on Libraries Nonprofit organizations utilizing a small games of chance license to conduct raffles are currently prohibited from selling those raffles online or accept…
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