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Philly's ski mask ban became law last week, but there are questions about its effect — and its constitutionality

City Council ski mask law

Government

SEPTA funding shortfall continues as Pa. legislature neglects public transit in state budget

SEPTA fiscal cliff state funding.jpg

Government

New Pa. law requires consent for medical students to perform pelvic, rectal exams on unconscious patients

Pennsylvania Pelvic Exams

Government

Striking workers could collect unemployment if legislation being considered in Harrisburg passes

Government

Pennsylvania politicians seek permanent protections for women who come from out of state seeking abortions

Government

Philly hospitals would be unable to remove sick immigrants from U.S. without consent under proposed law

Medical Deportation Philly

Government

Mayor Kenney to veto bill that prohibits supervised injection sites in most parts of Philly

Supervised Injection Site Veto

Government

Federal bill would allow sexual violence survivors to temporarily defer student loan payments

Student Loan Survivors

Adult Health

Secondhand smoke can cause deadly health issues, but Pennsylvania casinos can still permit smoking

Pennsylvania Smoking Casinos

Politics

Pennsylvania's primary elections should be open to independent voters, former governors say

Primary Open Letter

Government

City Council moves to prohibit supervised injection sites in most of Philadelphia

Overdose Prevention Sites City Council

Government

Pa. lawmaker proposes protecting young social media influencers under state's child labor laws

Government

Pa. lawmakers push for statewide 4-day workweek

Mental Health

LGBTQ youth mental health has worsened amid rise in discriminatory legislation, experts say

LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

Government

N.J. increases penalties for 'boom parties,' cars playing loud music

Government

10 things to know about Pennsylvania’s budget impasse

Environment

New Jersey considers tax incentive bill to spur construction of offshore wind turbines

Government

Philly's prison system needs new oversight board to fix staffing problems, overcrowding, councilmember says

Prison Oversight Proposal

Marijuana

Pa. lawmakers propose allowing medical marijuana edibles, expanding doctors' prescribing guidelines

Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana

Government

Pennsylvania House passes bill to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2026

Transportation

Speed cameras on Roosevelt Boulevard could become permanent under new bill

Roosevelt Blvd Speed Cameras

Government

Philly considers banning ski masks on public property

Ski masks ban

Government

Increased phone fees would help Pa. fund 911, 988 call centers, lawmakers say

Government

AI and deepfake identity theft could become illegal in New Jersey

Government

To deter illegal street racing, Philly should impose $2,000 fines and seize vehicles, councilmember says

Street Racing Bill

Government

Pa. lawmakers propose bills to study artificial intelligence and safeguard against its threats

Pa Artificial Intelligence

Government

Temple University should include North Philly community in its new safety plan, proposed City Council resolution says

Temple University Public Safety

Education

Pennsylvania student teachers could receive $10,000 stipend under proposed law

Student Teacher Stipend

Government

Breastfeeding mothers need more spaces to feed their babies and pump milk, Philly councilmember says

Government

Canned cocktails could become available at Pa. grocery stores and beer distributors

Government

Should teens need parental consent to open social media accounts? Some Pennsylvania lawmakers think so

Social Media Parental Consent

Government

Commuters would pay city wage tax only when physically working in Philly under proposed bill

City Wage Tax Commuters

Women's Health

People at high risk of breast cancer will have all screening costs, genetic testing covered by insurance in Pennsylvania

Government

Mail-in ballots could be opened a week prior to Election Day in Pennsylvania under proposed law

Government

Recreational marijuana to become legal in Delaware despite opposition from Gov. John Carney

Delaware weed legalization

Government

Shackling pregnant inmates would be banned in Pennsylvania prisons under proposed law

Pregnant Women Bill

Government

As ghost guns proliferate in Pa., lawmakers push for statewide ban

Addiction

Federal bill aims to make xylazine, the animal sedative used in 'tranq dope,' a Schedule III controlled drug

Government

Bucks County pilot lost his life on 9/11, but legislation named in his memory aims to prevent future hijackings

Government

Proposal for public safety director to appear on ballot after City Council overrides mayor's veto

Public Safety Director Veto

Government

Pennsylvania schools are not required to have AEDs – new legislation aims to change that

Government

Child sex abuse victims' window to file civil suits in Pa. could be longer as bill passes in state House again

Pennsylvania House Amendment

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