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An electric utility wants to fix Pa.’s competitive energy market; regulators say more study needed
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission partially rejected a proposal by FirstEnergy Pennsylvania.
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Pa. legislative roundup: What lawmakers sent to Gov. Shapiro this week
And what bills he’s signed already.
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State study aims to identify retired power plant sites that can be reactivated
Funded with a $2 million federal grant, the program involves utility regulators and the nonprofit Team Pennsylvania.
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Pa.’s Environmental Rights Amendment is the focus of a Lycoming County data center fight
Muncy Township officials, residents claim the ERA trumps provisions of state land use law.
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Black, LGBTQ leaders call for GOP lawmaker’s resignation after ‘homophobic tirade’
Rep. Aaron Bernstine also made transphobic remark to a Philadelphia issue advocate in 2023.
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Pa. House panel passes proposals on data center costs, utility company profits
The measures are intended to keep electricity bills lower as forecasted demand grows.
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Pennsylvania rolls out sexual assault evidence tracking system
State Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen said the health care system is often the first place survivors turn after an assault.
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Pa. House panels hear testimony on automatic license plate cameras
Users of the law enforcement tech and opponents agree Pennsylvania needs to regulate its use.
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UPMC agrees to end gender-affirming care in settlement with Justice Department
The settlement resolves an investigation of potential violations of federal law, the DOJ said.
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Software breach affects three Pa. courts and Environmental Hearing Board
A division of Thomson Reuters said it detected unauthorized activity involving its C-Track case management system June 30.
