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Pennsylvania state senators gave initial approval to legislation that would allow Philadelphia, Bensalem Township and certain larger cities to opt out of the law allowing individuals to set off fireworks. Read more here.

A spokesperson for Gov. Tom Wolf said he will sign two police reform bills sent to his desk by the Senate Tuesday. And, there are more law enforcement reform bills still working their way through the Legislature. Read more here.

Philadelphia City Council gave final approval to a stripped down city budget Thursday along with a hefty agenda of bills and resolutions, as it wrapped up what is surely one of its most unusual sessions ever. Read more here.

The Pennsylvania House and Senate Wednesday each sent the other chamber a pair of law enforcement reform bills without a single no vote for any of the bills. Read more here.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has pledged support for a bill on environmental justice, that would give the state authority to deny a permit to a company due to concerns about pollution. Read more here.

Philadelphia City Council Thursday passed a sweeping package of protections for renters. The bills are aimed at preventing thousands of evictions when the state’s moratorium ends on July 10. Read more here.

Facing a deadline at the end of June to produce a new budget with an uncertain revenue picture caused by the pandemic, the state House Tuesday sent a temporary budget plan to the Senate. Read more here.

As Gov. Tom Wolf continues to resist efforts to reopen the state’s economy faster, he’s getting some pushback from members of his own party. Read more here.

The $2 trillion stimulus package would give money directly to taxpayers, expand unemployment benefits, support small businesses and aid hospitals throughout the Philadelphia-area. Read more here.

The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.