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HARRISBURG, PA — A new law signed Monday night by Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to bolster transparency and accountability in Pennsylvania’s fight against substance misuse. The measure, sponsored by …
New Pennsylvania Law Aims to Strengthen Oversight of Drug and Alcohol Programs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a strong bipartisan move, the Pennsylvania House on Monday advanced legislation designed to engage students in reflecting on their personal ties to the state and the …
New Bill Encourages Pennsylvania Students to Share Their Personal Stories Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A federal bankruptcy court has approved the sale of genetic testing company 23andMe to the newly formed TTAM Research Institute, a non-profit medical research organization created by 23andMe …
Bankruptcy Court Approves 23andMe Sale to Non-Profit Focused on Privacy and Research Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers Reps. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) and Morgan Cephas (D-Phila.) have announced their plan to introduce the Protect Pennsylvanians Act, a legislative proposal aimed at shielding the state’s …
Pennsylvania Representatives Push Bill to Protect State from Federal Funding Cuts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — John Veltre, a man convicted of a brutal crime spree over 50 years ago, will not receive relief from his life without parole sentence following a Westmoreland County …
Judge Denies Parole Relief for Convicted Killer in Decades-Old Crime Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two bills championed by state Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, were signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro on Friday, marking significant progress in addressing child safety and …
Pennsylvania Governor Signs Two Bills Backed by Rep. Chris Pielli Into Law Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) has issued a strong call to action, urging Pennsylvania lawmakers to safeguard marriage equality amid growing concerns about the stability of the …
Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Pushes for Legislative Action to Protect Marriage Equality Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Board of Directors has approved a Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget that includes sweeping service reductions and a significant fare increase …
SEPTA Riders Face Service Cuts and Fare Hikes Amid $213M Budget Crisis—Will Harrisburg Step In? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved House Bill 593, legislation aimed at streamlining the processing of junk titles for abandoned vehicles. Introduced by state Rep. Ed …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Expedite Processing of Abandoned Vehicle Titles Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), alongside the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), SEPTA, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), the Pennsylvania DUI …
Agencies Push for Boating and Driving Safety Over Independence Day Holiday Read More