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Local CivicsSeptember 22
Pennsylvania Just Made Voter Registration Easier
Listen, I know most of us dread the DMV. But, if you’re not registered to vote, the next time you go you could knock out two errands in one....
Local CivicsSeptember 15
Why Philadelphians Don't Trust the Police Misconduct Complaint Process
In 2021, the city established the Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC), which replaced the Police Advisory Commission (PAC). CPOC i...
Local CivicsSeptember 8
PA Lawmakers Want To Ban Deceitful Ticket Selling Practices
Late last month, PennsylvaniaHouse Rep. Robert Matzie introduced a bill to ban this widespread scheme to protect consumers.
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Local CivicsAugust 24
Four-day Workweek Bill in PA
The 40-hour workweek was established in 1940, but times have changed, and many lawmakers across the country are pushing for a shorter workwe...
Local CivicsAugust 17
PA House Lawmakers Want Senate to Pass Gun Reform Legislation
In late May, the Pennsylvania House passed two gun safety bills with bipartisan support, and now House lawmakers want the GOP-controlled sta...
Local CivicsAugust 10
Harrisburg Stalls Sexual Assault Amendment
Thousands of survivors of childhood sexual abuse will have to keep waiting for their day in court, as the Pennsylvania General Assembly fail...
Local CivicsAugust 3
PA Officials Are Missing Payments As Budget Impasse Continues
Last month, state lawmakers failed to meet an annual budget deadline, and as a result, state officials are missing payments for education an...
Local CivicsJuly 27
Philadelphia Sues Several Gun Vendors
The City of Philadelphia is suing three local gun stores for allegedly knowingly selling firearms to straw purchasers. That’s when someone p...
Local CivicsJuly 20
The Latest Push to Update Pennsylvania’s Probation System, And Its Critics
After several failed attempts over the last five years, the Pennsylvania state Senate recently introduced yet another bill to overhaul the C...
Local CivicsJuly 13
What’s Holding Up the Pennsylvania Budget?
The fiscal year began July 1, but the state budget is stuck in legislative limbo.
