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Bill Passed Allowing Pennsylvanians to Repair Their Own Electronics
Lawmakers are now one step closer to giving Pennsylvanians the legal right to repair their own electronics. The Pennsylvania House Commerce Committee held a vote on a proposal supporting the Right to Repair for electronic devices (House Bill 1512). The bill passed by a bipartisan vote of 15-11 and now goes to the full state house for consideration. HB 1512, would give Pennsylvanians the right to repair their own electronic devices. When cell phones, computers, televisions, and other household electronics break, consumers often have no choice but to junk them. And with electronic waste already the fastest growing waste stream in the country, it’s crucial to extend the lives of electronic devices and keep them working for longer. HB 1512 would give consumers and businesses access to the parts, tools, and information needed to fix consumer electronic devices across Pennsylvania.
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Chick-Fil-A Set to Open in Johnson City
Chick-fil-A is set to open a new location in Johnson City, New York. A developer involved with the project confirmed that a lease has been signed to bring the popular fast food chicken chain to Oakdale Commons. The restaurant will be constructed on the site currently occupied by Key Bank, which will vacate once its lease expires in early November. At this time, the timeline for the restaurant’s opening has not been announced.
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New License Plate Design For PA Drivers
Pennsylvania drivers can now order the new license plate design the state announced last year in honor of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The new plate features the Liberty Bell with the phrase “Let Freedom Ring” underneath the plate numbers. It’s been 25 years since the last time the commonwealth’s license plate got a redesign.