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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at modernizing the state’s electric grid with lower-cost technologies as energy demand rises and household utility bills increase.
Pa Lawmakers Weigh Grid Upgrades to Curb Rising Energy Costs Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced legislation that would restrict where new vape shops can open, aiming to keep them at least 1,000 feet away from K-12 …
Vape Shop Limits Proposed Near Schools in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two bills aimed at increasing transparency and helping local governments manage the impacts of data center development advanced out of the Pennsylvania House Energy Committee on Monday.
Pa. Lawmakers Advance Bills Targeting Data Center Impacts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are examining whether artificial intelligence-driven pricing systems could allow retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items, raising concerns about consumer protection and …
Pa. Lawmakers Scrutinize AI Pricing on Groceries Read More