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POTTSTOWN, PA — Chester County municipalities and public authorities will receive $2.32 million in state gaming revenue for sewer, water, bridge, emergency-response, and municipal infrastructure projects, directing the largest awards …
Chester County Infrastructure Draws $2.32 Million in Grants Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers examined gaps in services for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities during a policy hearing Tuesday, as families and advocates urged changes to state …
Lawmakers Examine Disability Transition Services in Phoenixville Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing to consolidate information technology operations across the General Assembly’s four partisan caucuses, arguing that a single system could reduce taxpayer costs and …
Bill Would Consolidate Pennsylvania Legislature IT Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has enacted new statutory restrictions on the land application of food processing residuals as part of the 2026-27 state budget, establishing oversight for a commercial waste …
Pennsylvania Enacts New Limits on Food Processing Waste 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 — Pennsylvania farmers could gain access to significantly larger state-backed loans under legislation unanimously approved by the state House on Monday, a move supporters argue is necessary as …
House Advances Bill to Expand Farm Loan Access in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Pennsylvania House committee on Wednesday unanimously advanced legislation that would allow municipalities to temporarily halt consideration of data center proposals while updating local zoning and land-use …
Pa. House Panel Advances Data Center Moratorium Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation that would shield people from certain criminal charges when they provide emergency assistance to someone experiencing a drug …
Pa. House Advances Overdose Aid Protections After Student Case Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers moved legislation forward Monday that would raise borrowing limits for agricultural businesses seeking state-backed financing, a change supporters say would help farmers manage rising costs …
House Committee Advances Bill to Expand Farm Loan Access in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation that would create criminal penalties for health insurance company chief executive officers when coverage denials for medically necessary care allegedly result in …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Criminal Penalties for Insurance CEOs in Coverage Denial Cases Read More