Lawmakers Warn of “Health Care Desert” Risk After Layoffs at Pottstown Hospital
Layoffs at Pottstown Hospital are raising new concerns about access to medical care in western Montgomery County, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. [Read More]
Law Enforcement, Child Safety Advocates Call for Stronger Response to AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
Law enforcement officials and child advocacy organizations shared their support for strengthening laws and education about the harm artificial intelligence (AI) can bring to children during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick. [Read More]
Bill seeks to close ‘loophole’ for AI-generated child sexual abuse materials
A two-hour state Senate committee hearing explored the use of artificial intelligence to create images and videos depicting children — sometimes real, sometimes “synthetic” — in sexually suggestive poses or acts. [Read More]
Pennsylvania bill seeks to close ‘loophole’ for AI-generated child sexual abuse materials
A two-hour state Senate committee hearing explored the use of artificial intelligence to create images and videos depicting children — sometimes real, sometimes “synthetic” — in sexually suggestive poses or acts. [Read More]
Local lawmakers speak about state budget votes
Local legislators had plenty to say on the passage of a $50.1 billion budget that was adopted four months after the state Constitution requires it. [Read More]
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick: RGGI raises energy prices
Electricity prices are going up. Projections for residences are as high as 10 to 20 percent and roughly 30 percent for business owners. [Read More]