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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
HARRISBURG, PA — A Pennsylvania House committee has advanced legislation that would impose some of the state’s first safeguards on artificial intelligence chatbots, including restrictions on interactions with minors and …
Pennsylvania House Panel Advances AI Chatbot Safety Bill Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has appointed Faith Mattox-Baldini as county solicitor, making permanent the role she has held on an acting basis since April and placing a longtime …
Chester County Names Faith Mattox-Baldini as County Solicitor Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan bill that would prevent Pennsylvania agencies from using Social Security benefits intended for foster youth to offset the cost of their care advanced unanimously from …
House Committee Advances Bill to Preserve Foster Youth Benefits Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved bipartisan legislation that would allow municipalities to temporarily halt consideration of data center applications while updating local zoning rules, responding …
House Advances Data Center Pause Bill to Expand Local Control Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted 186-16 on Wednesday to approve legislation directing a statewide study of Pennsylvania’s child care industry, including the role of public, private …
House Advances Shusterman Child Care Study Amid Cost Pressures Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has named longtime public defender Susanna DeWese as its next chief public defender, selecting a 23-year veteran of the office to succeed Nathan Schenker …
Chester County Appoints New Chief Public Defender Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Five families have become homeowners in Chester County through a $1.2 million U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development financing package, highlighting how federal housing programs and …
USDA Housing Program Helps Five Families Buy New Chester County Homes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers and energy stakeholders gathered Tuesday to examine the drivers behind rising electricity costs and discuss potential policy changes aimed at reducing utility bills for households …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Examine Rising Electric Costs, Weigh Consumer Relief Options Read More