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Republicans defend, Democrats vilify GOP voter ID bill

(The Center Square) – As a marathon debate over the SAVE America Act continues in the U.S. Senate, Republicans and Democrats are sparring over whether the voter ID bill would strengthen election security or discourage potential voters.

Lawmaker pitches suspension of gas tax; others say it would hurt road repair

(The Center Square) - 'Affordability' is a big political buzzword in Pennsylvania these days, and state Sen. Lisa Boscola thinks politicians should put their money where their mouth is and suspend the commonwealth's gas tax as pump prices surge higher.

The ever-constant evolution of Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know law

Each year in March, the Pennsylvania Capital-Star joins news media organizations across the country to highlight the importance of transparency in our government during Sunshine Week. . In the commonwealth, anyone has the right to request public records from government…

Fetterman casts deciding vote advancing Mullin nomination to lead DHS

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the lone Democrat on the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs who voted to advance the nomination of Republican Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the…

Former Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Assault

Garrett Smead, a former Corrections Officer at SCI Forest, has pleaded guilty to various charges, including indecent assault and exposure, and unlawful restraints. These charges follow the alleged hazing and assault of two other correctional officers.

PUC seeks $2.57M from utility following deadly 2023 chocolate factory explosion in Berks County

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission filed a formal complaint against UGI Utilities, Inc. following an investigation into the March 2023 explosion at a chocolate factory that killed seven workers and injured ten others in Berks County. The PUC’s Investigation and…

Ex-Philly prosecutor loses defamation lawsuit over criticism

PHILADELPHIA – A former Philadelphia prosecutor has lost a defamation lawsuit against the New York University School of Law over a report published by a researcher that criticized the prosecution of an accused murderer.

Student cell phone use called 'catastrophic' for taxpayers as ban mulled

(The Center Square) - The national discussion on keeping students off cell phones during school has reached full boil in many state capitals, and Luisa Baez isn't surprised that Harrisburg, Pa., is one of them.
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