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HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan push in the Pennsylvania House is targeting so-called “forever chemicals” embedded in everyday products, with sponsors warning that routine exposure poses long-term health risks that …
Pa. Lawmakers Move to Purge ‘Forever Chemicals’ From Daily Products Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A bloc of Pennsylvania lawmakers on Wednesday launched a sweeping bid to block the use of so-called “forever chemicals” in pesticides, warning that the substances are quietly …
Forever Chemicals Face a Showdown as Lawmakers Move to Ban PFAS Pesticides Read More
ALLENTOWN, PA — In a sudden political pivot ahead of a closely watched special election, Pennsylvania Democrats have selected Ana Tiburcio as their nominee for the February 24 race to …
Democrats Tap Tiburcio in High-Stakes Lehigh Valley House Shake-Up Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A new flashpoint in the national immigration battle erupted in Harrisburg as State Rep. Chris Pielli introduced legislation Thursday to bar Pennsylvania from using state taxpayer …
Pielli Takes Aim at ICE as Pennsylvania Moves to Block State Aid to Feds Read More
ELIZABETH TWP, PA — Casting her campaign as a challenge to business-as-usual politics in Harrisburg, community advocate and working mother Kellianne Frketic announced Monday that she is officially running for …
Working Mom Enters Race, Promising a Ground-Level Shakeup in House District 39 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Democrats moved swiftly to shore up their narrow House majority Saturday, unveiling candidates for two pivotal special elections that could shape the balance of power in …
Democrats Lock In Candidates for High-Stakes Pennsylvania House Specials Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House, in its final legislative action of 2025, narrowly approved a bill that would give voters the chance to decide whether reproductive rights should be …
Pennsylvania House Narrowly Moves to Put Reproductive Rights Before Voters Read More
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 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
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