The Pa. House of Representatives has approved legislation to restrict the possession and use of cell phones in schools. The legislation will now move to the Senate.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is wishing folks a happy National Mushroom Day. 

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is alerting consumers that electric generation prices for all PUC-regulated electric utilities will adjust on June 1 — just as summer temperatures and air-conditioning use begin increasing electricity demand across Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg, Pa. — The state House Commerce Committee advanced legislation Monday that would help address rising home prices and shrinking inventory in Pennsylvania’s housing market by discouraging “house flipping” by investors. 

A Pa. Senate committee has approved bipartisan legislation to restrict the use of PFAS in firefighting foam.

Washington, D.C. — Legislation for hot-and-ready chicken being added to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was introduced yesterday, April 22.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court ruled the state's ban on Medicaid coverage for abortion care unconstitutional, affirming reproductive autonomy as a fundamental right.

The Pa. House State Government Committee has advanced a bill that would allow election officials to begin opening and tallying mail-in ballots before Election Day, speeding election result reporting.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Pa. Congress members introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing June 1 as National Mushroom Day.