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John S. O’Brien II – whose term on the five-member board began upon confirmation and expires Nov. 30, 2031– denied the criticism during his testimony before the state Senate Judiciary Committee last ...

Opponents to John O’Brien II’s nomination say the doctor’s work as a state witness disqualifies him for the role.

The Senate voted 46-1 and next the legislation goes to the state House. The measure would prohibit phones in public and ...

Students would be banned from using cellphones during the school day under legislation approved Tuesday by the state Senate.

MTA budget hearing erupts as lawmakers clash over $35M security guard contract amid fare evasion crisis, with officials shouting over guard effectiveness.

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday called for a statewide ban on student phone use during school hours, putting his weight behind an effort that has already seen some movement in the state legislature. In ...

Anti-marijuana congressman could lose seat; Lawmakers across US want cannabis access in hospitals; WA marijuana homegrow vote ...

Crockett, 44, a former public defender and civil-rights attorney, served two years in the Texas House before winning her ...

Josh Shapiro will deliver his 2026-27 budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the ...

A House hearing exposed sharp divisions over whether loosening environmental laws and expanding logging will protect ...