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Kratom Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania House panel advances bill to regulate kratom

State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta calls on Republican lawmaker to resign for reportedly calling him an anti-gay slur

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Pa. Democrats push for universal pre-K, saying it would create economic mobility for many families

Pre-K class

Bell-to-bell cell phone ban bill in Pa. schools advances with bipartisan support

cellphones schools

Pa. lawmakers are among the highest paid in the U.S. They just got another automatic raise.

pa lawmaker raises

Pa. lawmakers propose using 'rainy day funds' to support food banks when SNAP benefits freeze

snap funding pennsylvania

Rep. Kenyatta's fiery comments on gun rights spark confrontation before bill to ban Glock switches fails

Should Hershey’s Kisses be the official candy of Pennsylvania? Here are five better options

Recreational marijuana legalization proposal advances out of Pa. House committee

PA pot legalization

Pa. state Rep. Matt Gergely, 45, dies while on medical absence, leaving the House at 101-101 split

Democrats retain control of Pennsylvania House by just 1 seat

In Pa. state House, can Democrats hold onto their majority? Or will the GOP flip enough districts to retake control

Pa. Senate can't try DA Larry Krasner on impeachment articles, state Supreme Court rules

krasner impeachment

Pennsylvania's new budget allots SEPTA $51 million in additional funding but it's only a temporary solution

SEPTA state budget

Test program that would lock up students' phones at school advances in Pa. Senate's education committee

With his arrest warrant withdrawn, state Rep. Kevin Boyle returns to Pa. House

Kevin Boyle House

James Roebuck, state representative who served Philly for decades, dies at 79

Jim Roebuck Death

State Rep. Amen Brown declares victory in close Democratic primary for Pa. House seat

Brown Green election

Sean Dougherty defeats Kevin Boyle in Democratic primary for state rep in 172nd District

PA 172 Boyle Dougherty

New Pa. House resolutions could expel state Rep. Kevin Boyle or stop him from voting remotely

Pa. lawmakers seek to expand Dolly Parton's free book program in state

Democrats keep majority in Pa. House after special election in Bucks County

Johnny Doc's nephew wants to replace Kevin Boyle in the Pennsylvania House

Pa. House Rep. Kevin Boyle is "seeking help" after video of bar rant spreads online

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Pennsylvania was in its 'Taylor Swift Era' in 2023, according to resolution passed by House of Representatives

Pa. House denies funding to Penn's veterinary school following Liz Magill controversy

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Pa. lawmaker proposes protecting young social media influencers under state's child labor laws

Pa. lawmakers target package theft, could impose tougher penalties

Pennsylvania House passes bill to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2026

Increased phone fees would help Pa. fund 911, 988 call centers, lawmakers say

Mail-in ballots could be opened a week prior to Election Day in Pennsylvania under proposed law

Shackling pregnant inmates would be banned in Pennsylvania prisons under proposed law

Pregnant Women Bill

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers his first budget address today. Here’s what to expect

Joanna McClinton becomes first woman elected as speaker of Pa. House

Child sex abuse victims' window to file civil suits in Pa. could be longer as bill passes in state House again

Pennsylvania House Amendment

Pa. House Republicans to appeal court ruling in effort to pursue impeachment trial against Philly D.A. Larry Krasner

Larry Krasner Impeachment Appeal

With child abuse amendment stalled in Pa. House, Speaker Mark Rozzi seeks public input to overcome gridlock

Mark Rozzi Listening Tour

Pa. House votes to impeach Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner

Larry Krasner Impeachment

Kratom use has become more common despite warnings that it's addictive

Hershey's Kisses are a step closer to becoming the first state candy of Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf vetoes measure to legalize permitless concealed carry in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania concealed carry bill veto

Pa. House advances bill to make more COVID-19 data publicly available

PA COVID-19 Data

Pennsylvania updates open records law, adding requirement that public meeting agendas be posted online

Public meeting law

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