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‘AI is not the future; it is current’: Lawmakers examine how to make Pennsylvania an AI powerhouse
April 21, 2025

‘AI is not the future; it is current’: Lawmakers examine how to make Pennsylvania an AI powerhouse

Republican state lawmakers visited Astrobotic Technology in Pittsburgh on Wednesday for a hearing focused on how the Western Pennsylvania region can position itself as a leader in artificial intelligence at a time when both the public and private sectors are rushing to embrace an evolving technology that is transforming business, government and society at large.  [Read More]

This is a crucial year for artificial intelligence in Pa., lawmakers say
April 21, 2025

This is a crucial year for artificial intelligence in Pa., lawmakers say

Artificial intelligence technology applications like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot have advanced so quickly in recent years that they’ve knocked officials and regulators on their heels.  [Read More]

‘AI is not the future; it is current’: Lawmakers examine how to make Pennsylvania an AI powerhouse
April 16, 2025

‘AI is not the future; it is current’: Lawmakers examine how to make Pennsylvania an AI powerhouse

Republican state lawmakers visited Astrobotic Technology in Pittsburgh on Wednesday for a hearing focused on how the Western Pennsylvania region can position itself as a leader in artificial intelligence at a time when both the public and private sectors are rushing to embrace an evolving technology that is transforming business, government and society at large.  [Read More]

PA Pols in Both Parties Decry ‘Heart-Wrenching’ Arson Attack on Shapiro
April 16, 2025

PA Pols in Both Parties Decry ‘Heart-Wrenching’ Arson Attack on Shapiro

As more details emerge about the Passover night arson attack on the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion — while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept — politicians in both parties are denouncing political violence and demanding answers about Sunday night’s events.  [Read More]

It’s Tax Day, and PA Prepares To Pay Up
April 15, 2025

It’s Tax Day, and PA Prepares To Pay Up

It’s Tax Day, folks. And as usual, Pennsylvanians are doing more than our fair share.  [Read More]

PODCAST: Sen. Pennycuick on the Rise in Political Violence, Fight Against AI Child Porn
April 15, 2025

PODCAST: Sen. Pennycuick on the Rise in Political Violence, Fight Against AI Child Porn

State Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Berks/Montgomery) is a 26-year Army veteran who flew missions in Iraq, so she knows how to handle an ugly fight.   [Read More]

First A.I.-Involved Child Sexual Abuse Material Charge Filed Since Passing of New Pa. Law
April 14, 2025

First A.I.-Involved Child Sexual Abuse Material Charge Filed Since Passing of New Pa. Law

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a York County man for possessing more than two dozen files of artificially generated child sexual abuse material, the first such case since a 2024 state law took effect.  [Read More]

Bill Protecting Women’s Sports Passes Ed Committee Over Dem Opposition
March 27, 2025

Bill Protecting Women’s Sports Passes Ed Committee Over Dem Opposition

A bill banning biological males from women’s sports passed the state Senate Education Committee in a party-line vote as Pennsylvania Democrats continue to oppose the policy.  [Read More]

State grants awarded for infrastructure and safety projects in Berks County
March 20, 2025

State grants awarded for infrastructure and safety projects in Berks County

Several Berks County communities will receive more than $200,000 in state funding for infrastructure and public safety projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Local Share Account – Category 4 Facilities Program.  [Read More]

Balance priorities, fiscal responsibility in Pa. budget
February 25, 2025

Balance priorities, fiscal responsibility in Pa. budget

I heard it said recently that it’s great politics to be all things to all people. Unfortunately, it’s not good government.   [Read More]

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