Pennsylvania news
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South Central Pennsylvania home to most cases tied to fatal overdoses
The state court administrative agency conducted an analysis of drug-delivery-resulting-in-death offenses filed between the start of 2021 and the end of 2025.
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Erie County proposes rules for data centers. Where would they apply?
A proposed amendment to Erie County’s subdivision and land development ordinance would set some regulations for data center development in municipalities with no land development regulations of their own.
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U.S. Steel pledges up to $2.5 billion in upgrades to Mon Valley Works
U.S. Steel plans to invest up to $2.5 billion into upgrades to its Mon Valley Works, which it forecasts will generate $1.7 billion for the state.
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As Pennsylvania cracks down on AI, multiple chatbots continue to pose as doctors
Chatbots on five different websites claimed to be licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania—the same kind of output that led the Shapiro administration to file a lawsuit last month.
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Pa. rape crisis centers: We are not a budget line item
Advocates hope to more than double it with an additional $12.5 million.
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Bill requiring owners to lock up guns advances to Pa. House over GOP objections
The measure requires firearms to be locked or in a safe unless being carried or in close proximity to the owner.
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How does the Pa. budget serve public transit outside big-city hubs?
Last year’s budget approval delay hinged heavily on public transportation funding. Shapiro’s ask for an additional $292 million in the 2025-26 budget was denied by Senate Republicans. This year, he is asking for $300 million.
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Low pay leaves Pennsylvania child care centers with waiting lists
Child care centers across Pennsylvania are struggling to recruit teachers because of low reimbursements from the state. As a result, many of them have had to close classrooms, limit enrollment and create waiting lists.
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Erie County governments are writing rules for data centers
By state law, local governments cannot prohibit data centers — or any legal land use — within their boundaries. They can designate zoning districts where they are permitted.
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GOP bill would make Pa. law from Trump administration accords on data centers
Rep. Craig Williams said accords with PJM governors and tech companies are answer to controlling costs.
