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One question dogs PA cannabis debate: Should big businesses have a leg up?

At least two of the legalization proposals circulating in Harrisburg would allow medical sellers to convert to recreational sales

PA home repair program would continue investment in essential renovations

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget allocates $50 million for the program

Time is running out for additional state SEPTA funding. What do state legislators have to say about it?

With a June 30 budget deadline approaching, Pennsylvania lawmakers are still at odds over public transit funding.

Cyber charter reform that could save PA schools $616M advances with unclear future

Pennsylvania school districts must pay tuition for any students who live within their borders and opt to attend a charter …

Gov. Shapiro sues USDA over canceled farm & food bank funds

George Maysik, executive director of Share Food Program in Philadelphia, said the food bank serves more than 500,000 people per …

Federal budget bill could strip 300,000 Pennsylvanians of Medicaid coverage

More than 3 million people in Pennsylvania — 23% — are covered by Medicaid, according to data from the state …

Parents accused of putting infants in unsafe sleep positions charged with felonies

It’s extremely rare for parents to be charged with a crime after their infants die sleeping on their stomachs, said …

5 ways to save as PA energy prices increase

Widespread rate hikes across the commonwealth started in December 2024 and are continuing in 2025

New state bill approved that would expand access to no-cost breast cancer screenings

Senate Bill 88 was recently unanimously approved in committee and now heads to the Senate floor.

Minimum wage bill passes PA House

Under the House bill, Pennsylvania’s biggest county, Philadelphia, would see its minimum wage immediately jump to $15 an hour on …