Student cell phone use called ‘catastrophic’ for taxpayers as ban mulled
(The Center Square) - The national discussion on keeping students off cell phones during school has reached full boil in many state capitals, and... Read More.
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White cop claims reverse racism by ex-Pittsburgh chief
The City of Pittsburgh finds itself with the same legal troubles a Florida city did after hiring its former chief of police, who was... Read More.
Pennsylvania Senate passes AI chatbot safety bill
(The Center Square) - The "nonhuman status" of artificial intelligence chatbots would have to be disclosed to humans - and those same chatbots would... Read More.
‘Vehicle choice’ bill on the move in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) - Protecting drivers' rights to own any type of vehicle so desired - whether gas-powered, diesel, hybrid or electric - cleared... Read More.
Manufactured homeowners welcome Shapiro support
(The Center Square) - Manufactured homeowners got a visit from a heavyweight legislative ally this week.
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UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital nurses push for smaller staffing ratios
(The Center Square) - The nurses caring for half of all babies born in Allegheny County each year want their employer, UPMC, to follow... Read More.
Partisan sniping underway as Pennsylvania confronts $5B deficit
(The Center Square) - How to build a financial bridge across the vast chasm between Pennsylvania's potential spending and revenue figures - gauged at... Read More.
Underage gambling awareness raised in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) - Legal gaming generates substantial tax revenue for the commonwealth, but March serves as an annual reminder that, like drugs or... Read More.
State-run colleges disappointed with flat funding proposal
(The Center Square) - The top official at Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education on Wednesday expressed disappointment in Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposal to... Read More.
Report: Affordability comes down to child care deregulation
(The Center Square) - Stringent regulations in child care centers drive up costs, especially for low-income families, according to a new report.
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