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The Democrat-controlled Pennsylvania state House on Wednesday approved legislation to establish a pair of initiatives to provide public funding to support local journalism. #pahouse #pagov

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Residential property sales across Pennsylvania declined 15% over the past six years, while the average home sale price rose 58%, a new report from the Independent Fiscal Office found. #pagov #papoli #papolitics

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A bell-to-bell ban on cellphone use in schools and legislation aimed at cracking down on hazing and nonconsensual misuse of AI nudification apps are heading to the governor’s desk after clearing both chambers of the General Assembly on Wednesday.

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Pennsylvania began enforcing a new law Monday banning the sale of certain vape and e-cigarette products, requiring businesses to ensure that their inventory complies with the new restrictions. #papolitics #pagov #papoli

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Local fire companies can hold online raffles to raise money under small-games legislation headed to @GovernorShapiro’s desk.

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All 17 of Pennsylvania’s U.S. House seats are on the ballot this November, but four competitive races could determine which party controls Congress as Democrats hope that voter anger over President Donald Trump’s policies fuel a blue wave.

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Legislation barring youth under 16 from riding e-scooters and mandating helmets for riders under 18 was approved by the state House on Tuesday. #pahouse #pagov #papoli

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The Pennsylvania State House on Monday approved legislation that would bar the use of automated license plate readers by private entities and limit government use to specific law enforcement activities. #pahouse #pagov
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Pennsylvania schools are one vote away from being cellphone-free from the morning bell to the end of the day dismissal. #pahouse #pasenate #papoli #pagov
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An eleventh hour effort to revamp the unused $2 billion state EDGE economic development tax credit could be in the works as the legislative session winds down. #pagov #papolitics
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A Senate bill revising state licensing rules for private academic schools cleared a House committee on Monday. #pahouse #pagov #papoli #papolitics
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Four out of five school districts in Pennsylvania saw enrollment declines ahead of the 2025-26 school year, and state projections suggest the trend will only worsen in the years ahead. #pagov #papoli #papolitics
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A state commission approved new rules for the release of mental health records despite thousands of comments from the public urging them to reject the changes over questions about parental notification requirements. #pagov #papoli
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The Urban Affairs and Housing Committee unanimously approved
House Bill 558 limiting the scope of rental application fees with no amendments. #pahouse #papoli #pagov
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Voters are being inundated with political advertising as candidates running for governor empty their campaign coffers ahead of November’s midterm elections, a new report shows. #pagov #papoli #papolitics
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Legislation to create an on-line public registry of animal abuse offenders passed the Senate last week. #pasenate #pagov #papoli

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The state is launching a student loan forgiveness program for nursing students, a move that state officials say could help about 200 nurses cover a portion of the cost of their tuition bills. #pagov #papoli

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Capital Region Water (CRW), the municipal authority that oversees the water system in the greater Harrisburg area, is suing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania over unpaid stormwater fees assessed on state-owned properties in the region. #pagov
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A new state law paves the way for development of two bases in central Pennsylvania where drones can be tested and deployed. #pagov #papoli #papolitics
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Congratulations to @jkfinnerty for receiving The Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence! What an honor to be with our colleagues at @PNAnews last night to celebrate John, the other honorees and the enduring value of local journalism. 🔥