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Pennsylvania Legislature Hits Decade Low with Just 65 Bills Passed Amid Political Gridlock

Pennsylvania Legislature Hits Decade Low with Just 65 Bills Passed Amid Political Gridlock

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 Pennsylvania grapples with a sluggish legislative year, as lawmakers passed just 65 bills in 2025, the lowest in a decade amid divided government and partisanship, according to Spotlight PA. Top headlines include a Bethlehem man sentenced under the state's new AI-generated child sexual abuse material law, as reported by PennLive, Pennsylvania joining 21 states in suing Uber over deceptive practices per Philly Voice, an arson attack on Governor Josh Shapiro's residence leading to subpoenas by Senate Republicans, and the first-year success of the Grow PA program awarding grants to over 4,000 students for high-demand careers like nursing and cybersecurity, noted by PHEAA.

In government and politics, the Democratic House advanced priorities like minimum wage hikes that stalled in the Republican Senate, while bipartisan measures protected seasonal workers' unemployment benefits and addressed caregiver shortages, per Pennsylvania Senate Republicans. Local decisions shine through state grants: over $1.2 million for Abington cybersecurity labs and health projects from Rep. Ben Sanchez, $6 million for Bucks County infrastructure from Sen. Farry, and $7.6 million for Allegheny projects from Sen. Fontana.

Business and economy see Brightspeed investing $40,000 in central Pennsylvania communities and expanding fiber internet to thousands, bolstered by $782,163 in ARPA funds. The Shapiro Administration allocated $70 million for 405 revitalization projects and $14 million for flood mitigation and trails via the Commonwealth Financing Authority.

Community news highlights Allentown School District's capital upgrades, including Bridgeview Academy expansions and modular classrooms at Sonia Sotomayor Academy. Public safety faced challenges like a deadly Drexel Hill apartment fire displacing dozens, per 6abc.

Significant weather included the December 13-15 winter storm dumping 6-12 inches across the state, with Philadelphia seeing over 8 inches and Code Blue alerts for bitter cold, as detailed by WHYY and Wikipedia. Ongoing lake effect snow and high winds prompted warnings through December 20, according to PEMA.

Looking Ahead, watch 2026 budget talks on mass transit and skills games, the gubernatorial race, and House elections amid unfinished priorities.

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