Pennsylvania Government

The legislature has failed to act in the fact of an Oct. 13 deadline. Unless that changes, state police could begin seizing the games. But a group of legislators is asking a court to extend the deadline.

With the Nov. 3 election less than one month away, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro met Republican challenger Stacy Garrity for an hourlong debate Wednesday night — the only time the candidates are expected to face-off in such a forum.

Under the proposal, registered retailers would be allowed to sell natural leaf kratom products to people 21 and over.

Pennsylvania's Department of Health has rescinded a 502-page proposal that could've given the agency more control over how it tracks and investigates the spread of diseases — and that spelled out the measures officials can take in response.

Skill game manufacturers and businesses that host the machines say they're holding out hope that state lawmakers can agree — before Oct. 13 — on a framework to regulate the devices that can be found in social clubs, convenience stores and small shops. If that deadline is not met, law enforcement can begin seizing skill game kiosks next month.

As grid infrastructure increasingly relies on internet connections to function, bad actors' tools have become more sophisticated.

The legislature has yet to act to change the laws and allow businesses to keep skill game machines.

Secretary of State Al Schmidt addressed speculation over mail-ballot restrictions and disputed claims about noncitizen voters.

In Philadelphia, city officials have plans to increase awareness and support services for residents who will be affected by the Medicaid changes.

E-scooters aren't legal to use on public roads, but stakeholders disagreed about whether to ban the devices or embrace them.