State Law
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Pennsylvania takes step toward enshrining abortion and reproductive freedom in state constitution
The proposed amendment would protect a person’s right to choose or refuse an abortion, contraception, or fertility care.
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School weapon alerts bill heads to governor
Senate Bill 246 gives schools 24 hours to notify parents, staff about weapons incidents.
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Pa. House Democrats advance a package of bills to toughen state gun laws
The move follows a string of high-profile shootings, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the killing of three officers in York County.
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What to know about the poll worker positions on Pennsylvania’s 2025 election ballot
More than 27,000 poll worker positions will be on ballots across Pennsylvania this November, allowing voters to select who will be in charge of their precincts during the 2026 and 2028 election cycles.
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Trump’s ‘beautiful’ bill brings changes to SNAP in Pa. Here’s what to know.
State officials have estimated that about 144,000 SNAP recipients will lose their benefits because of the new rules. However, advocates say people who rely on the program can take steps to protect their access to food assistance.
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No singing in the bathtub? A look at Pennsylvania’s weirdest laws
From purchasing vehicles on Sundays to whistling on the streets in certain towns, Pennsylvania has some weird, obscure laws still on the books.
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People seeking to clear their record of a criminal conviction can now do so online in Pa.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states in the country to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
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Pa. law makes it illegal to sell tarot readings or love potions. Could that change?
An obscure state law from 1861 prevents fortune telling for profit. State Rep. Greg Scott wants the statute repealed.
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Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
Democrats voted unanimously to advance the multifaceted bill to the Senate over unified opposition from Republicans, who expressed concern that legalization will increase marijuana usage, cause health issues, and create safety problems at workplaces.
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We asked, you answered: Where do you stand on the legalization of recreational adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania?
While medical cannabis has been legal in Pennsylvania since 2016, legalization for recreational use remains a pipe dream despite strong public support across party lines, and bipartisan support in Harrisburg. We asked our newsletter readers how they feel about it.
