Rep. Clint Owlett will host a human trafficking awareness event on recognizing signs of trafficking and online grooming Thursday, Oct. 29, in Canton.

Act 89 of 2026 raises the school bus stopping distance from 10 to 15 feet and adds tougher penalties for repeat violators, effective in one year.

Doylestown, Pa. — Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1014 into law, requiring all Pennsylvania public, charter, cyber charter, and private schools to adopt policies prohibiting students from using personal cell phones throughout the school day, including during lunch,…

Harrisburg, Pa. — Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) addressing student cellphone use during school is almost law.

Pennsylvania child care providers in Child Care Works can apply to their local learning resource center by Nov. 30 for staff bonuses of at least $540.

Harrisburg, Pa. — After the statewide skill game crackdown, two bills aimed to give veterans’ organizations, volunteer fire companies, civic clubs, and other nonprofits more flexibility with small games of chance proceeds passed the state Senate unanimously and are now…

Harrisburg, Pa. — Measles cases in Pennsylvania have climbed to 1,222 this year, with cases now confirmed in 42 counties, the state Department of Health announced Wednesday.

Pa. Senator Pennycuick’s bill prohibiting data center developers from holding NDAs with local and state governments has received committee approval.

Rep. Jamie Flick announced a press conference, Judiciary hearing and panel for Oct. 5 at the State Capitol focused on House Bill 1499 child custody reform.

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pa. Department of Health (DOH) today reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that an unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County tested positive for measles and has died.

Maximum Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and income limits in Pennsylvania are higher under an annual federal adjustment effective Oct. 1, according to the state Department of Human Services (DHS).

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today announced that 903 measles cases have been confirmed across 39 counties in Pennsylvania so far this year.

The Pa. Department of Health has reported two more measles-associated deaths in Pa. Though deaths from measles are rare, the disease is extremely contagious and can cause pneumonia and brain swelling.

Sunbury, Pa. — State police in Northumberland County are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing teenage girl.

Pottsville, Pa. — A debate between Congressman Dan Meuser and Democratic challenger Rachel Wallace was announced yesterday. Seats filled within hours.