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Pennsylvania House passes bill to open primary elections
Elections and votingThe measure would allow independent and third-party voters to participate in Pennsylvania primary elections.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskOct 5, 2026
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Pennsylvania enacts measures to fight human trafficking
Elections and votingMultiple acts aimed at fighting human trafficking have been signed into Pennsylvania law.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskOct 3, 2026
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Pennsylvania House passes bill to end closed primaries
Elections and votingThe measure cleared the state House, but Pennsylvania’s primary election rules have not changed yet.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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Pennsylvania House passes bill on unaffiliated primary voting
Elections and votingThe measure would let Pennsylvania voters without a party affiliation participate in primary elections.
The Ballot Pennsylvania News DeskOct 3, 2026
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Pennsylvania proposal sets options for closed digital games
Elections and votingPublishers ending access to a digital game would have to preserve play or issue a refund of at least 25%.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskSep 29, 2026
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Pennsylvania senator proposes rules for hemp THC products
Foreign policyThe bill would set age limits and testing requirements for hemp products containing THC in Pennsylvania.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
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Pennsylvania senator outlines hemp cannabinoid rules
Elections and votingThe plan would restrict hemp cannabinoid sales to adults 21 and older while adding testing and registration requirements.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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Philadelphia Council calls for ban on Flock cameras
Elections and votingCity Council approved a resolution demanding that Philadelphia ban Flock cameras, putting the issue before city officials for further action.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
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Philadelphia Council urges state ban on Flock cameras
Elections and votingCity Council approved a resolution asking Pennsylvania leaders to prohibit Flock cameras statewide.
The Ballot Pennsylvania News DeskSep 25, 2026
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Charges filed in Western Pennsylvania cold case
Elections and votingA decades-old Western Pennsylvania case involving the killing of a 20-year-old woman has led to criminal charges.
The Ballot Pennsylvania News DeskSep 22, 2026
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Pennsylvania sues TikTok and Snapchat over child safety
Elections and votingAttorney General Dave Sunday says the platforms mislead users about addictive features, disappearing content and children's exposure to adult material.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
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Haywood plans Pennsylvania AI safety legislation
Foreign policyThe state senator is developing proposals for AI risk disclosures, transparency reports and reports of serious incidents.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskSep 15, 2026