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HARRISBURG, PA — A Pennsylvania House bill that cleared the chamber unanimously Monday has become the focus of competing affordability proposals, with House Republicans highlighting a provision they say would …
House GOP Tax Proposal Advances With Utility Bill Cut Measure Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Monday that would change how utility profits are calculated, a move supporters contend could reduce monthly energy bills for households and businesses …
House Advances Utility Profit Limits Amid Rising Energy Costs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania farmers could gain access to significantly larger state-backed loans under legislation unanimously approved by the state House on Monday, a move supporters argue is necessary as …
House Advances Bill to Expand Farm Loan Access in Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday advanced four bipartisan bills backed by U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., including legislation aimed at expanding internet access and communications …
Senate Panel Advances McCormick Bills on Iran, Energy and Passports Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Pennsylvania House committee on Wednesday unanimously advanced legislation that would allow municipalities to temporarily halt consideration of data center proposals while updating local zoning and land-use …
Pa. House Panel Advances Data Center Moratorium Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation that would update outdated references to state agencies in Pennsylvania law, a measure aimed at aligning statutory language …
Pa. House Advances Bill Updating Human Services References in State Law Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation that would shield people from certain criminal charges when they provide emergency assistance to someone experiencing a drug …
Pa. House Advances Overdose Aid Protections After Student Case Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation requiring businesses to disclose when artificial intelligence-generated content is used to market consumer goods, advancing a proposal aimed at …
Pa. House Advances AI Disclosure Bill for Consumer Sales Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has appointed veteran diplomat and election administration professional Michele DiCaprio as director of the Department of Voter Services, placing her in charge of overseeing …
Chester County Appoints New Voter Services Director Ahead of Election Cycle Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Monday that would require chip-enabled Electronic Benefit Transfer cards for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients, advancing an effort to curb a growing …
House Advances SNAP Security Upgrade to Combat Benefit Theft Read More