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Roosevelt Blvd Speed Cameras

Speed cameras on Roosevelt Boulevard could become permanent under new bill

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

Philly considers banning ski masks on public property

Ski masks ban

AI and deepfake identity theft could become illegal in New Jersey

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

Street Racing Bill

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

Pa Artificial Intelligence

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

Temple University Public Safety

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

Student Teacher Stipend

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

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

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

Social Media Parental Consent

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

City Wage Tax Commuters

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

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

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

Delaware weed legalization

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

Pregnant Women Bill

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

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

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

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

Public Safety Director Veto

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

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

Pennsylvania House Amendment

Does Central Jersey really exist? New bill aims to formally define its borders

Central Jersey Bill

New Jersey bill would ban smoking inside Atlantic City casinos

Atlantic City Smoking Ban

N.J. 'Seinfeld bill' would require telemarketers to provide their own contact information

Telemarketer Bill Seinfeld

AEDs are lifesaving tools, but they're not required at Pa. school sporting events; A proposed law would change that

As Pa. enters 14th year without minimum wage hike, Philly wants to raise its own rates

Philadelphia Minimum Wage

With child abuse amendment stalled in Pa. House, Speaker Mark Rozzi seeks public input to overcome gridlock

Mark Rozzi Listening Tour

New Jersey could soon repeal its Prohibition-era liquor license rules, officials say

New Jersey Liquor License Rules

Pennsylvania could undo its automatic gas tax increase for 2023, lawmakers say

Gas Tax Bill

Nearly one year after deadly Fairmount fire, U.S. to mandate better smoke alarms in public housing

N.J. enacts new concealed-carry law, implementing some of the strictest gun rules in U.S.

New Jersey Gun insurance

Philly votes to expand protections for abortion seekers, medical providers in wake of Supreme Court ruling

Two Pennsylvania cities have banned cat declawing. Why hasn't Philadelphia?

Declawing Cats Ban Philly

Bike helmets would become mandatory in New Jersey under proposed law

Mandatory helmet law New Jersey

Protected bike lane bill vetoed by Gov. Wolf over rule that would limit Philly D.A. Larry Krasner's authority

Bike Lane Veto Wolf

Proposal would change Philadelphia's residency requirements for civil service jobs

Civil service residency requirement

Gov. Phil Murphy proposes increased criminal penalties to reduce surge in car thefts

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

N.J. lawmaker considers amending state's single-use bag ban amid residents' grow piles of reusable bags

New Jersey Bag Ban

New Jersey bills aim to repeal new brewery restrictions following outrage from owners

New Jersey teenagers can now work longer hours during summer months

New Jersey Minors Job

New Jersey brewery owners upset over new state restrictions on special events, food sales

New Jersey Brewers

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