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Shaffer’s Bill to Turn Volume Down on Digital Disruption in Streaming Ads Passes Committee Unanimously

May. 05, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer’s (R-Allegheny) legislation that would prohibit video streaming services from playing commercial advertisements at a volume louder than the video content they accompany is one step closer to becoming law.

Walsh Introduces Companion Legislation to Senate Proposals Addressing the Growth of Data Centers in PA

May. 05, 2026 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) today announced his continued efforts to strengthen local protections and increase transparency for data center proposals in the state.

Legislation to Study Alternatives to Keystone Exams Passes House

May. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation co-prime sponsored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) that would require a study to determine if it is feasible to allow the ACT, SAT or Smarter Balanced assessments to be used in place of Keystone Exams.

House Approves Flick’s Resolution Honoring Negro Leagues

May. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced May 2, 2026, is now Negro Leagues Day in Pennsylvania. The designation follows the successful passage of a resolution he sponsored, which was approved on Monday by an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives.

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