In Harrisburg, three Republican state representatives are proposing a bill to legalize the castration of convicted child sex offenders. This controversial measure aims to tighten punishments for crimes involving minors, sparking new debate about the legal system’s response to child protection.

Pennsylvania Representative Robert Leadbeter is championing the adoption of a “Purple Alert” system after a tragic drowning. The proposed legislation, commonly linked to “Aiden’s law,” seeks to protect individuals with disabilities by rapidly notifying local communities about missing persons.

Two Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania plan to require English-only testing for new driver’s licenses, citing safety concerns. The proposal aims to ensure clarity in understanding road signs and instructions, but it raises questions about the potential impact on immigrant communities and ASL users.

More than 100 gun-reform advocates, including community leaders and students, gathered in Harrisburg to urge Pennsylvania lawmakers to enact enhanced gun-safety laws—a move they argue could prevent 1,600 deaths annually. Despite previous appeals, reformers express frustration over the lack of legislative action.