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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County is accepting applications for a new round of funding to help municipalities and conservation groups preserve open space, farmland, and other significant land resources …
Chester County Opens $2M Grant Program for Land Preservation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are examining whether artificial intelligence-driven pricing systems could allow retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items, raising concerns about consumer protection and …
Pa. Lawmakers Scrutinize AI Pricing on Groceries Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County commissioners have appointed Erik Walschburger as Chief Clerk and County Administrator, county officials announced.
Chester County Appoints Erik Walschburger as Chief Clerk and Administrator Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick said Wednesday that a bipartisan housing bill moving through the Senate could help address housing shortages and rising costs that he says are …
McCormick Backs Federal Housing Bill, Citing Shortage in Pa. Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a proposal to expand universal pre-kindergarten across the state, a move supporters say could boost the economy, help working parents remain in the …
Pa. Lawmakers Weigh Universal Pre-K Plan Amid Workforce Concerns Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A proposed state bill would make it illegal to use artificial intelligence to create or distribute scam phone calls in Pennsylvania.
Bill Targets AI-Powered Scam Calls in Pa. Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is urging the U.S. Department of Education to reconsider a proposed rule that would cap federal student loan borrowing for many graduate students, …
Fetterman Presses DOE on Nursing Loan Limits, Backs SNAP Bill Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is proposing to expand electric grid capacity by upgrading existing transmission lines rather than building new corridors, aiming to reduce permitting …
REWIRE Act Targets Faster Grid Upgrades as Demand Surges Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., this week joined bipartisan groups of lawmakers to reintroduce two bills aimed at tightening rail safety standards and strengthening cybersecurity protections for …
Senate Revives Rail and SNAP Safety Bills Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation introduced by a Republican and a Democrat in the U.S. Senate aims to expand efforts to restore internet access in Iran, increase accountability for human rights …
Bipartisan Iran Bill Targets Censorship and Sanctions Read More