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Meeting to consider SB 1471 and SR 122
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Rules Committee, Conference Room [Read More]
Operation Enduring Freedom News Conference
Outside capitol steps, Capitol building | Watch Live [Read More]
E-news Updates – October 2, 2026
In this Update: Pennsylvanians Said No. The Health Department Finally Listened SB 127 – Holocaust Education Come to the Table Tiny Homes Tour Homeschool Tour of Senate Chamber Historic Capitol Theatre’s 100th Anniversary Veteran Service Officer Meetings Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Senate Passes Measures to Boost Protection of Senior Citizens Legislation to Ban “Nudification” Apps […] [Read More]
Informational meeting – briefing by the Civil Air Patrol and swearing in of members into the CAP Legislative Squadron
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
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October 5, 1877 - Following a 1,700-mile retreat, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians surrendered to U.S. Cavalry troops at Bear`s Paw near Chinook, Montana. "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever," he declared.
October 4, 1181 - Birthday - St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) was born in Assisi, Umbria, Italy (as Giovanni Francesco Bernardone). He renounced his family`s wealth and founded the Friars Minor (Franciscan Order).
October 3 is German Unity Day — Tag der Deutschen Einheit.
Today we commemorate the reunification of Germany in 1990 and the courage of those who helped bring down the barriers that had divided a nation and its people for decades.
Celebrating freedom, unity, and friendship between Germany and the United States.
October 3, 1990 - After 45 years of Cold War division, East and West Germany were reunited as the Federal Republic of Germany.
October 3, 1863 - President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation designating the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day.
Take a look inside the Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania (VOPA) Tiny Homes Village in Harrisburg.
Here’s a fantastic video highlighting the site and the incredible work being done for our veterans.
