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State House Judiciary Committee advances bills to strengthen civil rights and protect LGBTQ+ communities

All of the measures now advance for further consideration in the full Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Industry experts testify on the role of grid modernization in curbing rising energy costs

Members of the committee heard testimony from industry experts on H.B. 2223, which would encourage the adoption of advanced transmission …

Legislation to reform short-term rentals introduced in state House

Comes after second shooting at a short-term rental in Rep. Powell’s district

House Communications & Technology Committee chairs introduce legislation to start AI public education campaign

This legislation to create a public awareness and education campaign also fulfills a recommendation from the Joint State Government Commission’s …

How consolidation in the fire truck industry is leaving PA departments worried

Private equity firms REV Group, Oshkosh and Rosenbauer control 70-80% of production

Upcoming shows at The Xcite Center

The state-of-the-art venue offers a diverse lineup of high-profile acts, including major names in music, comedy, and podcasts

Legislation to prohibit deceptive interrogation practices for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism advances

House Bill 1247 in the House Judiciary Committee prohibits law enforcement from knowingly using deception during custodial interrogations

Fatal police violence may have declined for the first time in years

The findings come as photos and videos of aggressive law enforcement have dominated headlines and social media

As tech groups predict huge Pa. data-center growth, critics say some bills reduce local control

Lawmakers are considering a variety of proposals on data centers. One senator plans to introduce a three-year moratorium on development.