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Penn State faculty organizers say the university is going against its pledge to hold a neutral position on unionizing, but the university counters that it's merely providing information and encouraging faculty to vote. Voting is slated to start in April and run through May 6.

In a near-unanimous vote, the Pennsylvania state Senate this week passed a measure that seeks to add safeguards for children who interact with artificial intelligence chatbots.

Some community members in Bradford say they have questions and concerns about the police department’s recent agreement with ICE through the 287(g) program. At a city council meeting on March 10, Police Chief Mike Ward defended his department’s partnership with ICE, saying it improves efficiency by reducing their reliance on federal agents.

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi was the target of pointed questions during a state House appropriations hearing Wednesday, as the university moves forward with plans to close seven of its campuses.

Plans are in the works for a number of Pennsylvania agencies to collaborate on recommendations for statewide planning for wildlife corridors, a development environmental organizations are applauding.

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has closed SCI Rockview in Centre County and the Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County. Workers, inmates and the communities are adapting to their new realities.

The governor plans to allow faster permitting for data centers built with consideration for water, energy, and local jobs.

Altoona City Council members are considering two controversial ordinances which would penalize people who are sleeping outside and potentially make it more expensive to hold protests and parades.

Penn State is suing the State College Spikes in Centre County court, saying the baseball team did not renew its lease, while the Spikes says the suit has no merit. Penn State says it is still willing to work with the Spikes on an agreement.

The "See Her Win" festival will feature several sports and activities for girls and aims to increase community engagement over the Memorial Day weekend.