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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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday swore in two new members, Reps. Jen Mazzocco of Allegheny County and Ana Tiburcio of Lehigh County, following their victories …
Pennsylvania House Swears in Two New Democratic Lawmakers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania voters could face stricter identification and citizenship requirements under a Republican-backed elections bill now being debated in the U.S. Senate, as supporters argue it would strengthen …
McCormick Pushes Election Bill as Senate Fight Intensifies Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new federal law signed Friday allows the Army to immediately grant a posthumous promotion to a deceased officer by waiving a required waiting period that would …
Law Allows Immediate Honorary Promotion for Fallen Army Officer Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration on Friday released a national framework for artificial intelligence policy, outlining proposals aimed at protecting consumers, supporting economic growth, and establishing federal standards for …
Trump Unveils National AI Plan With Focus on Safety, Jobs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States and Japan announced new economic, energy, and defense initiatives Thursday that could bring tens of billions of dollars in investment to the U.S., expand …
U.S.-Japan Deal Targets Jobs, Security, and Major Investments Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., broke with his party Thursday to support advancing U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, providing …
Fetterman Backs Mullin Nomination in Key Senate Committee Vote Read More