January 5, 2026
Pennycuick: 2026 Brings New Laws—and a Renewed Commitment to Pennsylvanians
The start of a new year is always a moment for reflection—and for action. [Read More]
In the News
December 23, 2025
Legislation introduced on psilocybin therapy for veterans
It has been difficult for lawmakers to draft policies that make a meaningful impact on mental health issues within the veteran community, including high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide. [Read More]
December 19, 2025
Gaming revenue brings $6 million in grants to region
The holiday season in Harrisburg also means it’s the time of year when state legislators return home bearing gifts, in the form of grants, that have been awarded to projects in their respective districts. [Read More]
December 19, 2025
Grants totaling $5.6 million awarded to 27 projects in Berks
Twenty-seven projects in Berks County will receive a combined $5.6 million in state funding through a program overseen by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. [Read More]
December 18, 2025
Local state legislators respond to Trump’s AI executive order
Two local legislators, one a Republican, one a Democrat, one on the House and one in the Senate, are continuing to press forward with efforts to regulate artificial intelligence, or AI, despite an executive order from President Trump punishing states that take such action. [Read More]
December 11, 2025
“Communities want to weigh in” | State lawmakers react to potential executive order limiting AI regulation
President Trump announced on Truth Social his plans to sign an executive order that would ban states from regulating AI development. [Read More]
December 9, 2025
Local lawmakers react to anticipated order from Trump on artificial intelligence regulations
Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking steps to regulate artificial intelligence to protect residents, but a potential presidential order could shift regulatory power to the federal government. [Read More]
December 4, 2025
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick: A no-new-tax-increase budget moves Pennsylvania forward
I’m pleased to report that after many months of intense meetings, we were able to negotiate a more reasonable spending plan with important policy improvements with no tax increases on Pennsylvania families or businesses. [Read More]
November 20, 2025
State Senate passes bill requiring mandated reporters to notify authorities about A.I.-produced child sexual abuse materials
AI-generated CSAM content has increased, including instances of images being created and shared in school settings, the bill's proponents said. [Read More]
November 19, 2025
Bipartisan bill mandating reporting of sexually explicit AI deepfakes passes PA Senate unanimously
Legislation to protect minors from sexually explicit AI deepfakes passed the Senate unanimously as part of SB 1050, which addresses reporting of child sexual abuse materials generated by AI. [Read More]