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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to begin the federal review process that could eventually turn George Washington’s 1753 route through Western Pennsylvania into a federally …
Washington Trail Push Could Reshape Tourism Across Western PA Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hydropower projects in Pennsylvania and across the country will gain additional time to move forward after President Donald Trump signed bipartisan legislation extending federal licensing deadlines for …
New Hydro Law Could Unlock Delayed Energy Projects in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has restored its ability to update accessibility standards for buildings and public spaces after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing the state’s building …
New PA Law Ends Accessibility Code Limbo After Court Ruling Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chris Pielli said the Pennsylvania House has adopted his resolution recognizing August 24, 2026, as Ukrainian Independence Day in Pennsylvania.
PA House Adopts Resolution Recognizing Ukrainian Independence Day Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Online shoppers in Pennsylvania could eventually be told when images, videos, or other marketing content were created using artificial intelligence under legislation advancing in the state House.
Chester County Lawmaker Revives AI Disclosure Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Shoppers could soon see stricter labeling rules for plant-based and lab-grown meat alternatives under bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Pete Ricketts aimed at …
Fetterman Pushes Crackdown on ‘Fake Meat’ Labels Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Public gardens across Pennsylvania are gaining renewed attention for their economic and environmental contributions after state lawmakers designated May 10–19, 2026, as “Go Public Gardens Days.”
PA Public Gardens Week Highlights Big Impact, Hidden Value Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have ordered a new statewide study on pollinators and other invertebrates, a move supporters say is aimed at protecting agriculture and the state’s ecosystem.
PA Lawmakers Order Study as Pollinator Declines Raise Alarm Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new federal proposal aims to speed up approval timelines for energy and infrastructure projects, targeting delays that lawmakers say are holding back investment, job creation, and …
Energy Projects Stalled? New Bill Targets Permitting Delays Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County has expanded a network of self-service kiosks across its court system, aiming to make it faster and easier for residents to access court information, …
New Court Kiosks Aim to Cut Delays, Expand Access Read More