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Fast action sought in Pennsylvania on 220-page marijuana bill

Legislators pushing a bipartisan bill to legalize recreational marijuana warn that, without action, neighboring states will supply the drug — …

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Policy committee wrestles with tax burden and the local/state divide

From education to housing to economic growth, Republican legislators return to the local and state tax burden as the issue …

No audit of state housing finance agency since time of USSR

Though state housing agencies have seen failure, malfeasance, and money gone missing across the nation, it’s been ages since Pennsylvania’s …

On blight, Pennsylvania officials lack capacity, property owners lack clarity

Property blight is a common problem across Pennsylvania, but municipal leaders struggle to build the capacity to deal with it.

Legislators lambaste Game Commission over transparency, paper checks

The Game Commission has faced weeks of criticism since former Executive Director Bryan Burhans resigned after his business relationships with …

Social safety net eats up 42% of state budget – No. 1 in the nation

The number of Pennsylvanians receiving food stamps and Medicaid has ballooned compared to a generation ago.

Pennsylvania issues $2 million to food banks

Dozens of food banks, soup kitchens, and other emergency food groups are set to receive grants from the Department of …

REAL ID uptake only 21%; PennDOT halves answering time on calls

PennDOT is noticing more Real IDs issued in the commonwealth — but expects only a quarter of residents to have …

Opioid trust approves most county projects, $41 million unspent

The public is getting a glimpse of what the Pennsylvania Opioid Trust does behind closed doors as it approved 55% …

PA Game Commission head resigns after 'business relationships' revealed

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a new leader after its top official resigned due to moonlighting as a wellness coach …

Pennsylvania follows Canada’s lead on weed

Pennsylvania’s tepid approach to marijuana is giving it the breathing room to learn the lessons of other states as well …

Pennsylvania House approves malls-to-apartments tax abatement

Some of Pennsylvania’s shopping malls may become mixed-use housing in the future.

Marijuana's licensing woes in other states a warning for Pennsylvania

Another legislative hearing on recreational marijuana legalization focused on avoiding the mistakes of other states.

Pennsylvania may reconsider telehealth insurance coverage

Though it didn’t gain traction last session, one legislator is again pushing for mandating that health insurance covers telehealth-related costs …

Precision deemed crucial for skill game taxes in Pennsylvania

Skill games have been restricted in Philadelphia and statewide regulation still hasn’t solidified in the General Assembly.

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