Pennsylvania Government

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.

After the death of legendary musician Dolly Parton, literacy advocates say Pennsylvania has a chance to honor her legacy — and to help kids with reading.

The proposal, which must be approved by the state's independent regulatory review commission, was described by the health department as a "modernization" of Pennsylvania's public health regulations, which have not been meaningfully updated since 2001.

The cameras, known as ALPRs for short, capture images of passing vehicles and upload them to a database police can search.

The suit by 23 states asks a court to vacate conditions on Title X grants.