Pennsylvania $15 minimum wage bill passes state House
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Local governments, lawmakers and public advocates call for Right-to-Know update in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania legislature last overhauled the state’s open records law, known as Right-to-Know, nearly two decades ago. Now,…
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider bill allowing third-party alcohol delivery
Legislation in Harrisburg is trying to make it easier for your favorite adult drink to be delivered to…
School cellphone ban passes Pennsylvania Senate: “We want our students focused on learning”
A bill that would ban students from using their cellphones in school was sent to the Pennsylvania House…
Fixing Pennsylvania’s local government patchwork starts with fixing the law
The new year in Pennsylvania brought with it a rarity in local government: the consolidation of two municipalities.…
Audit proposed for Pennsylvania’s child care assistance program
(The Center Square) – Alarmed by fraud reports among Minnesota day cares, calls grow in Pennsylvania to review…
Six new laws in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – To put a bow on 2025, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed six new laws in…
Senate confirms Governor Shapiro’s nominee Dr. Carrie Rowe as Pennsylvania secretary of education
Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Governor Josh Shapiro’s nomination of Dr. Carrie Rowe as Pennsylvania’s new Secretary of Education in a bipartisan…
Pa. protestors in Capitol call for gift ban to lawmakers | Politics
HARRISBURG − Over a dozen people were arrested inside the Pennsylvania Capitol Monday during an hours-long, non-violent protest calling…
Pa. protestors in Capitol call for gift ban to lawmakers | Politics
HARRISBURG − Over a dozen people were arrested inside the Pennsylvania Capitol Monday during an hours-long, non-violent protest calling…
Proposed legislation would give clearer definition to what constitutes an e-bike
There is proposed new legislation in Harrisburg for e-bikes. The proposal defines for cities and towns exactly what…
Philadelphia-area nonprofit leaders relieved but frustrated as months-long Pennsylvania budget impasse ends
After months of uncertainty, nonprofit leaders across Pennsylvania say they’re relieved the state budget is finally passed but frustrated…