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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced new rail safety requirements Wednesday aimed at reducing derailments and improving emergency response times following recent high-profile train incidents.
Will New Rail Rules Prevent the Next Disaster? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday to update the state’s definition of marriage, aligning it with federal law that recognizes same-sex unions.
Will Pa. Law Finally Reflect Same-Sex Marriage Rights? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Thousands of Penn State faculty members are preparing to vote on unionization next month as state lawmakers examine claims of administrative resistance and calls for improved pay …
Penn State Faculty Weigh Union Vote Amid Tensions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania House Republicans are advancing a package of temporary tax cuts and cost-reduction measures aimed at lowering household expenses, including energy, income, and fuel costs, as residents …
Pa. Republicans Push Tax Cuts as Costs Climb Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are exploring ways to expand energy generation and financing tools to meet rising demand without increasing costs for consumers, as the House Energy Committee held …
Can Pa. Boost Energy Supply Without Higher Bills? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania residents could be shielded from rising electricity bills tied to expanding data centers under legislation passed by the state House on Tuesday.
Will Data Centers Raise Your Electric Bill? Pa. House Moves to Block It Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Juveniles accused of misconduct on federal property in Pennsylvania could be routed through the state’s juvenile justice system under legislation that unanimously passed the state House on …
Juvenile Protections Bill Clears Pa. House Unanimously Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania voters could have additional time for their mail-in ballots to be counted under proposed legislation that would extend the current Election Day receipt deadline by seven …
Pa. Lawmakers Push to Extend Mail Ballot Deadline Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday swore in two new members, Reps. Jen Mazzocco of Allegheny County and Ana Tiburcio of Lehigh County, following their victories …
Pennsylvania House Swears in Two New Democratic Lawmakers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Republican candidates won two Pennsylvania House special elections Tuesday, flipping or holding seats in Blair, Adams, and Cumberland counties and signaling potential shifts ahead of the 2026 …
Pa Special Election Wins Signal Republican Momentum Read More