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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced new rail safety requirements Wednesday aimed at reducing derailments and improving emergency response times following recent high-profile train incidents.
Will New Rail Rules Prevent the Next Disaster? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday to update the state’s definition of marriage, aligning it with federal law that recognizes same-sex unions.
Will Pa. Law Finally Reflect Same-Sex Marriage Rights? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania House Republicans are advancing a package of temporary tax cuts and cost-reduction measures aimed at lowering household expenses, including energy, income, and fuel costs, as residents …
Pa. Republicans Push Tax Cuts as Costs Climb Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials approved contracts, grants, and administrative updates during their Wednesday, March 11, meeting, while residents raised concerns about government transparency and federal immigration enforcement …
What Happened at Chester County’s March 11 Meeting? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania residents could be shielded from rising electricity bills tied to expanding data centers under legislation passed by the state House on Tuesday.
Will Data Centers Raise Your Electric Bill? Pa. House Moves to Block It Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Juveniles accused of misconduct on federal property in Pennsylvania could be routed through the state’s juvenile justice system under legislation that unanimously passed the state House on …
Juvenile Protections Bill Clears Pa. House Unanimously Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are renewing pressure on the state Senate to advance an equal pay bill that supporters say could reduce poverty and address persistent wage gaps across …
Pa. Equal Pay Bill Stalls in Senate Amid Renewed Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New federal legislation aims to reduce the risk of deadly gas explosions by requiring pipeline operators to identify and address aging plastic infrastructure linked to past incidents, …
Bill Targets Deadly Pipeline Risks After West Reading Blast Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal advisory council reviewing disaster response and emergency management operations will continue its work through late May under a new executive order signed Tuesday.
Trump Extends FEMA Review Council Amid Disaster Readiness Push Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania voters could have additional time for their mail-in ballots to be counted under proposed legislation that would extend the current Election Day receipt deadline by seven …
Pa. Lawmakers Push to Extend Mail Ballot Deadline Read More