School cellphone ban passes Pennsylvania Senate
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
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The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
There is proposed new legislation in Harrisburg for e-bikes.
As the Pennsylvania legislature continues to fail to pass a budget, the squeeze is being felt by students and teachers throughout.
The loan comes on the heels of cost-saving measures like furloughs of county workers and a hiring freeze.
Is it time to shrink the size of the legislature?
The Shapiro administration traveled across the Commonwealth on Sunday, stressing the importance of the latest transportation spending bill.
With 35% of PRT service on the chopping block and critical state funding stalled in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the clock is ticking.
A new bill introduced to the Pennsylvania legislature could make it easier for bars and restaurants to serve cocktails.
House Bill 1431 passed by a 131-72 vote and would completely lift Pennsylvania's ban on Sunday hunting.
Five Democrats joined all Republicans to support the bill in the wake of controversial decisions by an Allegheny County judge.
Following the passing of Democratic Representative Matt Gergely, a special election will be held on Tuesday, the winner will tip the majority.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are once again trying to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania.
A tight race in western Pennsylvania decided the balance of power in the state legislature's lower chamber.
Why is there a disconnect between constituent views on climate change and the actions of their representatives?
New laws in Pennsylvania allow bars and restaurants to extend their happy hours and lets establishments with a liquor license offer food and drink combos.
School meal debt for students in Pennsylvania is up to nearly $80 million, but it could be erased with new legislation.
The Shapiro administration announced Tuesday that mail-in ballot applications would be available two months earlier this year.
The bill would require schools to observe a moment of silence each year on Sept. 11.
In his ongoing series on primary contests, KDKA-TV political editor Jon Delano explains this race is to fill the seat of a retiring state senator.
A bill making its way through Harrisburg is calling for no more handheld cellphone use while driving.
The poor schools that won a landmark school funding court case in Pennsylvania last year are prepared to go back to court if the Legislature and governor don't adequately address shortfalls in the coming months.
"The piece of legislation that we will be introducing in the coming weeks will provide the capacity to revoke the permit to carry licenses of any individual who is caught by TSA."
A new bill makes it a felony to steal packages or mail.
Rep. Joseph Adams sent a letter telling the Pa. House he plans to introduce the legislation.
Former federal prosecutor Katayoun "Kat" Copeland says she's running for attorney general of Pennsylvania in 2024.
State police said that "at least 18 vehicles" were involved in the pile-up on I-79.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Snow chances, including squalls and accumulating snow, are returning to western Pennsylvania on Friday.
Not long after reaching an agreement to purchase the Penguins, the Hoffmann Family of Companies reportedly has its eyes on the newspaper.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract.
State police said that "at least 18 vehicles" were involved in the pile-up on I-79.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Snow chances, including squalls and accumulating snow, are returning to western Pennsylvania on Friday.
Not long after reaching an agreement to purchase the Penguins, the Hoffmann Family of Companies reportedly has its eyes on the newspaper.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Daisy takes us live to learn more about 100.7 Star's Best Pizza in Pittsburgh competition.
We’re hearing from some of you! How did you meet? What is your love story?
Daisy shows us how to see our closet in a different way.
Some local pups will be in the game this year, and we’re meeting one from Animal Friends!
The band has a Pittsburgh connection, and we’re getting a performance live in the studio!
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headlines the five-player 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Thursday night in the final game for both teams before the Olympic break.
Brian Angelichio has spent the last four seasons as the passing game coordinator and tight ends coach for the Minnesota Vikings.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
"Stick Season" singer Noah Kahan is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Daisy takes us live to learn more about 100.7 Star's Best Pizza in Pittsburgh competition.
We’re hearing from some of you! How did you meet? What is your love story?
Daisy shows us how to see our closet in a different way.
Some local pups will be in the game this year, and we’re meeting one from Animal Friends!
The band has a Pittsburgh connection, and we’re getting a performance live in the studio!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
