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HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, voted Sunday for Pennsylvania’s fiscal 2026-27 budget, a more than $50 billion spending plan that increases funding for Chester County schools, human …
Williams Backs $50B Pennsylvania Budget Without Tax Hike Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have approved legislation requiring out-of-state property owners to identify a responsible contact for property maintenance, sending a measure aimed at strengthening municipal enforcement against blight …
Solomon Bill Targets Blight by Requiring Local Contacts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation expanding Pennsylvania’s National Guard tuition reimbursement program to include Army Judge Advocate General officers, chaplains and additional health-related positions has passed the General Assembly unanimously and …
Pennsylvania Bill Expands National Guard Tuition Incentives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Pennsylvania’s $50.85 billion fiscal 2026-27 budget into law Sunday, preserving roughly $8 billion in reserves while increasing spending on education, workforce development, transportation, …
Pennsylvania Enacts $50.85B Budget, Avoids Tax Hike Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has directed the Commerce Department and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to begin negotiations with trading partners over imports of commercial aircraft, …
Trump Orders Negotiations on Aircraft Imports, Leaves Tariffs on Hold Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation requiring large-scale data centers to provide emergency response information to local fire officials advanced out of the Pennsylvania House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee this …
Pennsylvania Data Center Safety Bill Advances After Committee Vote Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation aimed at expanding access to behavioral healthcare by requiring insurers to accept qualified providers into their networks advanced out of the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee this …
Pennsylvania Bill Targeting Therapist Shortages Advances in House Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration has the authority to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Haitian migrants, a decision that could …
Supreme Court Backs Trump on Haitian TPS, Expanding Deportation Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick and Adam Schiff on Friday introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture to adopt risk-based inspections for organic farms …
McCormick, Schiff Bill Seeks Overhaul of Organic Inspections Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Sheriff’s Office has added five new deputies following their graduation from Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy, expanding the agency’s ranks as …
Chester County Sheriff’s Office Adds Five Deputies Following Academy Graduation Read More