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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House on Wednesday narrowly approved a proposal that would allow voters to decide whether to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution, marking a pivotal …
Pa. House Narrowly Advances Reproductive Rights Amendment Toward Voter Ballot Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan pair of senators moved Wednesday to close what they call a dangerous national security gap, introducing legislation that would extend U.S. export controls to foreign …
Senators Target Cloud Loophole as AI and Chip Security Risks Mount Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House unanimously approved legislation on Wednesday that would modernize the verification process for vehicle insurance, a change supporters say could spare drivers from unexpected registration …
Pa. House Unanimously Backs Online Insurance Checks to End Surprise Suspensions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress approved the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday, a sweeping defense policy bill that Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick said delivers major security, economic, …
NDAA Clears Congress, Delivering Billions and Security Boost for Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Wednesday that would require human trafficking awareness training for workers across the hospitality industry, a move supporters say is urgently needed as …
Pa. House Unanimously Backs Trafficking Training for Hotels Ahead of 2026 Surge Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House on Wednesday approved a bipartisan bill aimed at speeding medical release for the state’s rapidly aging prison population, a move supporters say could save …
Pa. House Backs Medical Release for Aging Inmates as Costs and Deaths Rise Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Whole and reduced-fat milk could soon return to school cafeterias across the country after Congress sent bipartisan legislation to President Donald Trump’s desk, marking a sharp shift …
Whole Milk Poised for a Comeback in School Lunchrooms Nationwide Read More
EXTON, PA — Health inspectors fanned out across Chester County this week, documenting a wide range of food safety and sanitation violations at restaurants, school cafeterias, and national chains, according …
Health Inspectors Flag Food Safety Lapses Across Chester County Eateries Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday formally introduced legislation aimed at speeding the search for missing individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities, invoking the death of a 6-year-old autistic …
After Tragedy, Lawmakers Push ‘Purple Alert’ to Find Missing Disabled Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Tuesday unveiled sweeping legislation designed to tighten the vise on Russia’s primary source of war funding by targeting the global …
New Sanctions Aim to Choke Russia’s Oil Cash as Senate Unveils DROP Act Read More