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Inaction on ‘forever chemicals’ keeps Pennsylvanians at risk, says advocates

(The Center Square) - While it's been nearly two months since a bill banning PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’ in consumer products passed the House, the Senate has yet to take any action on the proposal, making advocates worry this legislation…

'Woefully insufficient' mental health care motivates state study of county jails

(The Center Square) - While still in its early stages, legislation to conduct a study of mental health treatment in Pennsylvania's county jails has been proposed in Harrisburg with bipartisan support.

Boyle claims White House has taken its eyes off the ‘ultimate ball’

(The Center Square) – Democratic U.S Rep. Brendan Boyle accused the Trump administration of ineffectual foreign policy at the Pennsylvania Press Club meeting Monday, claiming that China, and not Iran, should be America’s foremost concern.

Nonprofits want legislators to keep skill games legal

(The Center Square) - While legislators from both chambers have proposed legalizing skill games in recent years, nonprofits who rely on revenue from the devices fear it may disappear because of a mid-October deadline created by a Supreme Court decision.

Rape crisis centers funding doubled despite Republican ‘cowardice,' says Shapiro

(The Center Square) - Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro applauded the state’s recent budget deal for providing a 100% increase in funding for rape crisis centers during a ceremonial signing at the YWCA Young Women’s Association in Carlisle on Monday.

AI threatens to remove the humanity from healthcare, according to doctor

(The Center Square) - Hummelstown retiree Mark Warble suspects, but doesn't know, if AI is behind the significant changes he’s received in his prescription and the repeated deliveries - and charges - he has received for the medical supplies he…

Consumer privacy and protection bill steps closer to the governor’s desk

(The Center Square) - A House bill which would establish new business guidelines and consumer protections for the handling of personal data passed unanimously in the Senate Technology and Communications Committee Wednesday.

‘Predatory pricing schemes’ catch attention of Pennsylvania lawmakers

(The Center Square) - The increasing presence of digitized labels in major retailers has the potential to allow AI-driven pricing algorithms capitalize on shoppers' habits in ways that most don't realize.

U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio challenges his party to be more than just anti-Trump

(The Center Square) - Democratic U.S. Representative Christopher Deluzio called out his party for solely focusing on opposing Donald Trump while other factors continue to keep the American Dream out of reach in a Pennsylvania Press Club meeting Monday.

Lawmakers advance bill to curb nondisclosure agreements on data centers

(The Center Square) – A bill prohibiting data center operators from signing nondisclosure agreements with local governments passed the Energy Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday.

Smoke shop restrictions to limit youth tobacco access proposed

(The Center Square) – Prohibition of smoke shops opening or renewing their leases next year if located within 500 feet of a daycare center, K-12 school, youth center, recreational space or another smoke shop was discussed Tuesday in a proposal…

Dynamic pricing controversy sees a flurry of Democratic legislation

(The Center Square) - With the rise of AI technology, grocery stores across the nation are exploring digitized price labels and dynamic pricing. While consumers are familiar with the price of an airplane ticket or Uber lift fluctuating, the price…
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