Chester County News and Community Website
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have approved new requirements for how local governments advertise proposed ordinances, aiming to prevent vague notices that can lead to legal challenges and public confusion.
New Rules Aim to Fix Confusing Township Ordinance Notices Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving to restrict insider advantages in online betting platforms, proposing new rules that would ban insider trading and limit certain types of wagers in …
Lawmakers Target ‘Rigged’ Betting Markets With New Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — People who step in to help someone experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose could soon be protected from criminal charges under legislation advanced Monday by the Pennsylvania …
Students Could Be Charged for Helping—Lawmakers Move to Fix It Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Businesses across the country could avoid disruptions in insurance coverage under a bipartisan proposal to extend a federal program that protects against financial losses from terrorist attacks.
Senators Push Terrorism Insurance Extension to Prevent Risk Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A planned 12.5% electricity rate increase for PECO customers has been withdrawn, sparing households an estimated $30 or more per month, but lawmakers say broader concerns about …
Rate Hike Halted, But Families Still Face Energy Strain Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American patients could see significantly lower prescription drug costs under a new federal agreement with Regeneron that ties U.S. prices to the lowest rates paid in other …
Drug Prices Could Drop Sharply Under New Federal Deal Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a new tax credit aimed at helping struggling breweries and farmers as dozens of breweries close and economic pressures mount across the industry.
Brewers Sound Alarm as Closures Mount Across Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of Americans using food assistance could soon be allowed to buy hot rotisserie chicken under new bipartisan legislation introduced Tuesday, aimed at removing a long-standing restriction …
Hot Chicken, Cold Rules: Lawmakers Push SNAP Fix Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Lawmakers and policy experts are renewing calls to clear past cannabis-related criminal records, arguing that current laws continue to limit housing, employment, and economic opportunities for thousands …
Cannabis Records Debate Intensifies as Reform Push Grows Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require utilities to join regional power coordination networks while eliminating financial bonuses that are currently passed on to customers through …
PA Lawmakers Target Utility Profits With New Energy Bill Read More