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Gov. Shapiro declares disaster emergency over SNAP benefits suspension

The state will make $5 million available for food banks to weather expected spike in people seeking assistance

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Pennsylvania criminal case highlights problems with third-party voter registration drives

Seven workers are charged with faking information on forms to boost their pay. Election officials say the issues go beyond …

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‘Iron Mike’ Tyson goes a round with Pa. lawmakers in support of safe and legal cannabis

The former boxing champ says his goal is to bring accountability and greater legitimacy to the cannabis business.

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Advocates seek reform to keep juveniles out of the system

Officials expressed concerns about broad measures that don’t take into account the individual risk factors and needs for each child

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Pennsylvania faces the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for about 2 million people

The department also pinned a fiery message to its website blaming Democrats for the lapse in benefits

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PA Senate passes bill to shield lottery winners’ identities

Last year, the Associated Press reported nine states allow all lottery winners to remain completely anonymous

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More Pennsylvania voters than ever will use electronic pollbooks this November

The devices help speed up check-in at the polls, and state funding makes them more affordable for counties

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School weapon alerts bill heads to governor

Senate Bill 246 gives schools 24 hours to notify parents, staff about weapons incidents

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From declawing to bestiality: Pennsylvania lawmakers target animal cruelty

The state House Judiciary Committee moved a six-bill package with bipartisan support

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