State Representative Jim Struzzi welcomed President Trump’s decision to keep Key-Con coal-fired power plants open in Indiana County. He highlighted efforts supporting local jobs while noting ongoing investments aimed at reducing plant emissions.
Senator Lisa Baker voted for a bill requiring school sports teams be classified by biological sex. The measure aims to preserve fairness for female athletes and follows recent IOC policy changes. The bill will proceed to the House of Representatives.
Dante Shackleford has pleaded guilty to his role in several armed robberies targeting armored trucks around Philadelphia. He faces up to life imprisonment when sentenced later this year. Authorities say coordinated efforts led to his prosecution.
Bernard Johnson has been sentenced to fifteen years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug trafficking charges and illegal firearm possession following two separate incidents investigated by local authorities.
A York County man has been indicted on multiple charges related to child exploitation following an investigation led by federal authorities. The case falls under Project Safe Childhood efforts coordinated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has advanced a bill restricting firefighting foams containing PFAS chemicals starting in 2026. The bipartisan measure aims at protecting firefighters’ health while preventing water contamination. The legislation includes exemptions for certain facilities where safety requires continued use.
The Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee passed Senator Tracy Pennycuick’s bill raising penalties for impaired school bus drivers. The measure aims at improving student safety during daily commutes across the state.
Rep. Marla Brown has proposed legislation for a six-month sales tax holiday on gardening and lawn supplies in Pennsylvania starting this spring. The initiative aims to provide financial relief for families while encouraging home improvement projects tied to Earth Day.
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill led by Sen. Devlin Robinson ensuring firefighter spouses retain pension benefits even after remarriage or post-retirement marriage. The change removes an old restriction affecting Pittsburgh firefighter families.
The Senate Transportation Committee approved new legislation on Apr. 21 aimed at strengthening commercial vehicle safety following recent high-profile incidents involving CDLs issued by PennDOT. The measures seek stricter standards for truck drivers operating within Pennsylvania.