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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers will examine proposed safety requirements for advanced artificial intelligence systems at an October 19 public hearing, advancing a state-level regulatory debate over how developers should …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push AI Safety Bills Toward Hearing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania developers would have to provide evidence of an intended public or communal water supplier before receiving final subdivision or land-development approval under legislation that cleared the …
Pennsylvania Water-Supply Bill Clears Legislature Unanimously Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania school districts could receive state grants to train educators on artificial intelligence under legislation that cleared the House Education Committee on Tuesday, moving a proposed state …
Pennsylvania AI Training Grants Clear House Committee Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania retailers that sell e-cigarettes or flavored nicotine products to minors would face $5,000 fines and ultimately lose their cigarette licenses under legislation the state House unanimously …
Pennsylvania House Backs $5,000 Fines for Youth Vape Sales Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers moved a water-supply requirement closer to a final House vote Monday that would require developers to document planned public water service before receiving final subdivision …
Pennsylvania Water-Supply Bill Nears Final House Vote Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced a package of menopause-related measures this week that would expand insurance coverage, workplace accommodations, preventive care and education, moving seven bills out of House …
Pennsylvania House Advances Menopause Care Legislation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House passed legislation Tuesday that would require the state Public Utility Commission to weigh affordability, reliability and other public-interest factors when deciding utility matters, advancing …
House Passes Otten Bill to Add Public-Interest Test for PUC Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Elizabeth Moro, the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 160, secured Gov. Josh Shapiro’s endorsement Tuesday as Democrats target the Chester-Delaware County seat in their effort …
Elizabeth Moro Wins Shapiro Endorsement in House District 160 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Pennsylvania House committee unanimously advanced legislation Tuesday that would bar data centers from obtaining public utility status, a move aimed at preserving municipal control over zoning …
Pielli Bill Would Block Utility Status for Data Centers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced proposed restrictions on artificial intelligence chatbots Monday, with the state House voting 133-70 to require safeguards aimed at minors and other users as the …
Pennsylvania House Passes AI Chatbot Safeguards, Sending Bill to Senate Read More