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SEPTA AI camera law

SEPTA to outfit buses with cameras that detect parking violations

A new law is supposed to protect pregnant workers — but what if we don’t know how?

Pregnant Workers Protections

New Jersey considers legalizing psychedelic mushrooms for mental illness treatment

Psilocybin mushrooms nj

Pa. lawmakers target package theft, could impose tougher penalties

Porch Pirates Bill

Bike helmets would become mandatory in New Jersey under proposed law

Mandatory helmet law New Jersey

Repeat DUI offenders in Pa. now face tougher penalties under law honoring Delco woman killed by drunk driver

Pennsylvania DUI Laws

Philadelphia City Council abortion legislation advances towards passage

Philly abortion legislation advances to final vote

City Council looks to expand protections for abortion seekers, medical providers

Police in Pennsylvania can now confiscate illegal ATVs and dirt bikes

ATVS Dirt Bike Law

New Jersey establishes 'strike force' to protect abortion access for residents, out-of-state travelers

Gov. Wolf signs executive order to protect abortion access for out-of-state travelers

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, putting states in charge of deciding abortion rights

With Supreme Court poised to overrule Roe v. Wade, what would happen to abortion laws in Pa., N.J., Del.

Supreme Court Roe v Wade

Hershey's Kisses are a step closer to becoming the first state candy of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's cannabis laws are among harshest in U.S. despite public support of legalization

Pennsylvania Marijuana Laws

To protect Philly homes from rats, city may require developers to implement rodent management plans

Philly rat abatement law

Pennsylvania expands eligibility of qualified substitute teachers to address staffing shortages

Pennsylvania substitute teachers

N.J. becomes third state allowing drivers to present electronic vehicle registration at traffic stops

N.J. electronic vehicle registration

Pennsylvania now allowing businesses to expand space for outdoor cocktail service

Homemade baked goods finally can be sold in New Jersey

Strict anti-hazing law signed by Gov. Murphy 'strongest effort yet' in the state

Anti-hazing policy

New law requires N.J. drivers to give pedestrians, cyclists more space on roadways

New jersey drivers laws

Pennsylvania updates open records law, adding requirement that public meeting agendas be posted online

Public meeting law

N.J.'s temporary ban on smoking in casinos expires on Sunday

New Jersey casinos smoking ban

Marlton business ordered to stop 'gifting' free marijuana to customers

Slumped Kitchen New Jersey marijuana

N.J. to offer $35 million to food, beverage establishments slammed by COVID-19 pandemic

N.J. restaurants COVID-19

N.J. to provide $15 million to arts organizations shuttered by COVID-19 pandemic

N.J. arts culture venues

New Jersey establishes in-person early voting as other states seek restrictions

New Jersey early in-person voting

N.J. parents, guardians must be notified if child is caught with marijuana or alcohol under new law

New Jersey marijuana laws

Here's how you can track the third federal stimulus payment

Federal stimulus payment check

New Jersey spending $58 million to outfit police officers with body cameras

NJ Police body cameras

Law Enforcement

Body cameras now required to be worn by all law enforcement officers across New Jersey

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City Council introduces legislation aimed at protecting laid off hospitality workers

philadelphia city council legislation

Philly police union sues city over reform bill that requires public hearings on contracts

philly police union lawsuit

We follow laws on seat belts and smoking. Why not on masks?

Face Mask Compliance

Undocumented immigrants now eligible for professional, occupational licenses in New Jersey

new jersey professional licenses undocumented immigrants

New law allows Pennsylvania residents with criminal records to obtain professional licenses

wolf work license record

Pennsylvania joins New Jersey, Delaware in banning child marriage

Pennsylvania ban child marriage

Last dry town in Bucks County may finally lift its 70-year-old alcohol ban

Three new Pennsylvania laws will protect victims of sexual abuse

Kevin Hart's car crash could lead to change in California law

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Could Atlantic City pass open-container alcohol bill by Fourth of July?

Atlantic City open container bill

Pa. driver, pulled over for wearing headphones and then arrested for transporting heroin, has appeal denied

Dauphin County Police Bureau

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