Penn State College of Medicine researchers say rural hospital closures increase emergency department visits and admissions at nearby facilities. 

Pennsylvania House Republicans on Tuesday elected their caucus chairman along with a slate of leaders for the 2023-24 legislative session. 

To protect and honor Native American culture and history, State Rep. Chris Rabb, D-Phila., announced he is introducing wide-ranging legislation this month, November being Native American Heritage month.

Katie Muth (Berks/Chester/Montgomery counties) was reelected Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus to serve as Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee. 

“Our institutions of higher education continue to work with students to help them navigate the new law and promote and protect themselves,” said Martin. 

Outdoor dining and entertainment is a step closer to reality after the state Senate unanimously approved amplified sound during certain hours at restaurants, bars, breweries, clubs and hotels. 

State-legal cannabis businesses could have better access to banking and insurance services if a bill passed by the state Senate on Wednesday receives approval from the House. 

Gov. Tom Wolf, along with four other Democratic governors, is urging Congress to pass legislation that would pause the federal gas tax until the end of the year. 

To address the persistent labor shortage in Pennsylvania, state Sens. Ryan Aument and John Yudichak announced that they will soon introduce a bill to create a Small Business Workforce Tax Credit. 

Following approval from both the Pennsylvania House and Senate this week, Gov. Tom Wolf signed House Bill 253 into law on Wednesday. 

A bill allocating $225 million in state relief to support health care professionals and strengthen Pennsylvania’s health care workforce has been approved by both the House and Senate and awaits a signature from Gov. Tom Wolf. 

Tax reform legislation passed by the house on Tuesday would allow Pennsylvania’s small businesses to take full deductions on qualifying equipment up to $1.05 million on state personal income tax. 

Legislation to make the PA Preferred Organic Program a trademark in Pennsylvania has been introduced by state Reps. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, and Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne. 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to the ravages of COVID-19 in nursing homes, senior Democratic senators Tuesday introduced legislation to increase nurse staffing, improve infection control and bolster inspections.

A state representative from East Stroudsburg, Rosemary M. Brown, has introduced House Bill 858, which would encourage savings accounts with some of the excitement of a lottery or raffle.