State Politics
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (April 10 – 16)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide, Friday, April 10 through Thursday, April 16.
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Pa. House advances paid family leave proposal despite GOP opposition
The Family Care Act would establish a statewide paid family and medical leave program in Pennsylvania. The House has passed it, but its future in the Senate remains uncertain.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers are talking the talk on data center regulations. But will they walk?
Can the state’s fractious politics deliver?
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Probst’s bill to expand tax relief for disabled veterans passes House
Legislation introduced by state Rep. Tarah Probst (D-Monroe) would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to broaden eligibility under Pennsylvania’s Disabled Veterans’ Real Estate Tax Exemption Program.
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Your guide to No Kings 3 in Pennsylvania, March 28
A roundup of Pennsylvania No Kings protests, marches, and rallies on March 28.
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Gettysburg names small business owner Alison Lintal as new mayor
Gettysburg has named a new mayor following the sudden departure, and subsequent arrest, of former Mayor Chad-Alan Carr on child sex crime allegations.
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Pa. senators mull inheritance tax cut, deductions for organ donors
The commonwealth is one of five states that has an inheritance tax.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (March 20 – 26)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, March 20 through Thursday, March 26.
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Pa. Senate passes bill regulating AI chatbots used by children and teens
The proposal lays out a series of limited safeguards for operators of chatbot services.
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Should Pa. workers get automatic raises if their state lawmakers do?
Pennsylvania lawmakers have set their salaries to grow on autopilot over the years through a law that ensures their pay will keep pace with the rising cost of living.
