Plastic Bag Ban Legislation: States Push Forward on Single-Use Plastics Reform
Photo credit: iStock.com/sunstock As concerns over plastic pollution continue to grow, state legislatures across the country are revisiting and expanding policies aimed at reducing single-use plastic waste. Plastic bags, widely used for retail checkout, have [...]
Pennsylvania 2025 Primary Results: Major Races and Legislative Implications
Photo credit: iStock.com/rarrarorro The 2025 Pennsylvania primary election results are in. From Pittsburgh’s tightly contested mayoral race to Harrisburg’s crowded Democratic primary and key judicial contests across the state, voters made their voices heard. Meanwhile, [...]
Kratom Regulation in 2025: Comprehensive Legislative Updates Across the U.S.
kratom In 2025, kratom, derived from the Mitragyna speciosa plant, continues to spark nationwide debate due to its potential for pain relief and opioid withdrawal support, alongside concerns about safety and dependency. As its use [...]
Reading Is Ready: Local Leadership, Big Impact, and Relentless Optimism with Jack Gombach
Local government often gets overlooked in political discourse, but in this episode of Back in Session, we learn just how vital it can be. Jack Gombach, Managing Director for the City of Reading, joins the [...]
Reading Is Ready: Local Leadership, Big Impact, and Relentless Optimism with Jack Gombach
Local government often gets overlooked in political discourse, but in this episode of Back in Session, we learn just how vital it can be. Jack Gombach, Managing Director for the City of Reading, joins the [...]
Weekly State of the States: May 16th, 2025 Edition
As state legislative sessions reach their spring peak, lawmakers across the country are advancing major policy changes on issues ranging from education and taxes to healthcare, public safety, and climate resilience. With many states approaching [...]
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