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Legislature Pa. Senate GOP’s election inquiry continues; consultant contract extended - pennlive.com There is no time to waste | PennLive letters - pennlive.com Should the Hershey Kiss be Pennsylvania’s official state candy? - City & State Pennsylvania...

Legislature Fetterman to resume Lt. Governor duties next week following stroke (abc27.com) Following a stroke, Lt. Gov. Fetterman says he's fit to resume duties next week - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) Adult victims of child sex abuse deserve a...

Legislature Sen. Judy Schwank: Why you should care about losing Roe (readingeagle.com) Philadelphia Lawmakers Secure 13 8M for Health Equity / Public News Service TEMPORARY LT. GOVERNOR NAMED AS FETTERMAN RECOVERS FROM STROKE | WCCS AM1160 & 101.1FM...

Legislature The help, professionalism from Pa. state senator’s staff did not go unnoticed | Letter - lehighvalleylive.com New state funding encourages Southeast PA high school students to pursue careers in manufacturing | The Bucks County Herald Gov. Wolf calls recent...

Legislature State senators push biparisian juvenile justice reforms (yahoo.com) PA Senate Democratic Leader on Women’s Health Protection Act Vote - MyChesCo Hundreds attend 'Bans Off Our Bodies' rally in Harrisburg - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)...

Legislature Senator Kearney Sponsors Legislation for $300M Spending to Address Educational Inequities - MyChesCo State Sen. Steve Santarsiero wants to head Bucks County Democratic Party (buckscountybeacon.com) DDAP discusses efforts to manage addiction crisis with...

Legislature GOP Sen. Cris Dush calls on state to disavow ballot drop box use - City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com) Wolf calls for pandemic fund allocation to property, rent program during Lansdale visit (mainlinemedianews.com) Wolf comes to Wilkes-Barre...

Legislature Cannabis data concealed, bigger bills, and Pa. 'abortion deserts' · Spotlight PA Corman looks to form cryptocurrency task force - City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com) PA Business Groups, GOP Still Pushing Back Against Wolf's RGGI Move – DV...

Legislature State, local officials highlight addiction prevention efforts across Pa. - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) As overdoses soar, more states decriminalize fentanyl testing strips (inquirer.com) Court battle over Pennsylvania climate rule...

Legislature Legislation would add names’ accent marks on Pa. documents (audacy.com) Both chambers of the Pa. Legislature need to make lawmakers’ expenses searchable online | Opinion | bedfordgazette.com Pension reform: Pennsylvania looks to ensure annual payments,...

Legislature SCOTUS opinion could put the General Assembly in the driver’s seat on abortion rights - City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com) Supreme Court Roe v. Wade leak has Pa. Democrats rallying behind abortion rights in 2022 elections (inquirer.com)...

Legislature Senator Kearney, Rep. Curry Offices to collect feminine hygiene products during May – 6PARK.NEWS/DELAWARE Gov. Wolf: April 2022 Revenues Highest Ever Collected - MyChesCo Gov. Tom Wolf and Dems rally for abortion rights but offer few answers - Axios...

Legislature Pennsylvania Governor says abortion will remain legal as long as he is Governor | WTRF Gov. Wolf: ‘Abortion Access in PA Will Remain Legal As Long As I am Governor’ - PennWatch Wolf: In wake of leaked Supreme Court opinion on Roe, 'abortion is and will...

Legislature Wolf: In wake of leaked Supreme Court opinion on Roe, 'abortion is and will remain legal in Pennsylvania' - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) With record tax collections, not spending would be 'irresponsible,' Wolf says | Tuesday Coffee...

Legislature McClinton, Muth Renew Fight to Establish Statewide Rape Kit Tracking System - BCTV Pennsylvania could soon have rape kit tracking system to empower survivors | PhillyVoice Pennsylvania lawmakers urge approval of rape kit tracking system legislation | 90.5...

Legislature Sen. Boscola: Open access to the ballot box — allow independents to vote in primary elections (broadandliberty.com) NorthPoint breaks ground at former U.S. Steel site in Falls (buckscountycouriertimes.com) In unanimous vote, Pa. House advances bill to post...

Legislature Schwank Applauds Capital Project Grant Funding for 11th District - BCTV Southeast Delco School District is getting a $94,000 grant for technology upgrades (delcotimes.com) State pressure on Philly mayor to reduce gun violence | National News | kpvi.com...

Legislature State pressure on Philly mayor to reduce gun violence | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com Billions in Surplus Have PA Lawmakers Thinking Business Tax Cut – NBC10 Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com) Billions in surplus have Pa. lawmakers thinking business...

Legislature Sen. Haywood and Mayor Kenney to meet about gun violence solutions after sit-in | Local News | phillytrib.com Comitta Applauds Pennsylvania Finalizing Carbon Emission Regulations - MyChesCo Advocates for the elderly want state regulators to take a harder...

Legislature PA officials call for senior tax relief through American Rescue Act (buckscountycouriertimes.com) Senate, House Democrats Host Roundtable Discussion on EMS Issues - MyChesCo PA officials call for senior tax relief through American Rescue Act...

Legislature Sen. Dave Argall: Why ban "Zuckerbucks"? (broadandliberty.com) Witnesses ask Pennsylvania Senate to let 1.1 million independents vote in primaries | Election | standardspeaker.com Constitutional amendment to sell off liquor stores would pass: poll -...

Legislature Pennsylvania legislators look to expand film tax credit by almost 80% | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com Gov. Wolf Approves Bill Streamlining Medical Licensing Requirements - MyChesCo Bucks County to receive funds to improve security in schools and...

Legislature Senator Haywood stages a sit-in at City Hall to demand action from Mayor Kenney | Local News | phillytrib.com State officials and local lawmakers tout West Chester University opportunities for students with autism (dailylocal.com) In Pa. Legislature, even...

Legislature Investing in the future is not radical environmentalism | Opinion - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) State authority to prosecute gun crimes may expand in Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com Doctors oppose bill that would let...

Legislature How to fight the affordable housing and climate crises at once - honestcolumnist Cannabis reforms defeat opposition | News, Sports, Jobs - The Sentinel (lewistownsentinel.com) Pennsylvania Senate Approves Cannabis Banking Legislation - Cannabis Business...

Legislature Pennsylvania Senate approves ban on private election funding grants and ending ballot drop boxes | 90.5 WESA Pennsylvania Senate approves ban on private election funding grants and ending ballot drop boxes | WITF PA House Passes Transgender Sports Bill,...

Legislature Fairness in Women’s Sports Act Passed by House - PoliticsPA House passes bill banning transgender women from competing on women’s sports teams - City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com) Bill banning trans girls from girls' sports moves to Senate...

Legislature Lawmakers Laughlin and Collett are vouching for independent voters’ voices in primary elections - City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com) Pennsylvania Legislators Highlight Name Change Legislative Package - MyChesCo Pennsylvania Democrats are...

Legislature Marijuana legalization bills make progress in Pennsylvania General Assembly | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Patients Could Buy Edibles Under GOP Senator's Bill - Marijuana Moment Pennsylvania bill introduced to allow...

Legislature Draft bills and late-night emails reveal cozy ties between Pa. state lawmaker, casino lobbyists · Spotlight PA What are skill games, and why are they at the center of a multimillion-dollar fight · Spotlight PA Pa. Senate bill would authorize sale of...

Legislature PA Senate Advances Bill Preventing Dependent Care Sexual Assault - WDAC Cannabis banking bill could expand access for Pennsylvania businesses, patients | National News | kpvi.com Pennsylvania lawmaker Judy Schwank wants to ban Delta-8 'to protect people'...