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Pennsylvania Senate passes AI chatbot protections for children
March 18, 2026

Pennsylvania Senate passes AI chatbot protections for children

Pennsylvania’s Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that would add new protection for minors using artificial intelligence chatbots that would require those systems to disclose that they are not human and implement safeguards against suicide, harm to oneself or others, and sexually explicit content.  [Read More]

Pa. Senate passes bill regulating AI chatbots used by children and teens
March 18, 2026

Pa. Senate passes bill regulating AI chatbots used by children and teens

As unregulated artificial intelligence chatbots gain popularity and raise concerns about safety, state senators nearly unanimously passed a bill Tuesday aimed at regulating so-called AI companion services.  [Read More]

New Law Proposed After Drunk School Bus Driver Incident In Montco: Authorities
March 13, 2026

New Law Proposed After Drunk School Bus Driver Incident In Montco: Authorities

New legislation will soon be introduced in Pennsylvania after police said a woman recklessly drove a school bus full of children while severely intoxicated in Montgomery County.  [Read More]

State funding to help address flooding problems on Pike Township road
March 12, 2026

State funding to help address flooding problems on Pike Township road

More than $140,000 in funding aims to make a road safer in eastern Berks County.  [Read More]

Proposed bill calls for tougher penalties for intoxicated school bus drivers
March 11, 2026

Proposed bill calls for tougher penalties for intoxicated school bus drivers

HARRISBURG, Pa. – A state lawmaker is taking action after a school bus driver was arrested while driving her route and charged with DUI.  [Read More]

Free Event to Help Residents Spot and Avoid Financial Scams
March 5, 2026

Free Event to Help Residents Spot and Avoid Financial Scams

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, invites residents to attend a Scam Jam, a free educational program designed to help individuals recognize and prevent financial fraud and scams.  [Read More]

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