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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, August 11, 2025

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PA House Advances Transit Funding Amid Budget Stalemate - The Pennsylvania House advanced a transit funding proposal as agencies across the state face potential service reductions. Although the bill reflects both Democratic...more

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FCC Considers Significant Overhaul of Nation’s Alert and Warning Systems

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On August 7, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to reexamine the nation’s warning and alert systems, including the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)...more

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Cozen Cities - August 6, 2025

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BOSTON—City Joins Data Alliance to Boost Services - Boston is partnering with the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance to improve resident services using AI and analytics. The City aims to modernize 311 notifications...more

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Health Care Week in Review | House Ways & Means Committee Holds Hearing on Medicare Advantage; President Trump Signs Executive...

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Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies,...more

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Are Larger Cars Safer Than Smaller Cars?

When it comes to purchasing a car, safety is often a top concern for buyers. One of the most common questions asked is whether larger cars are safer than smaller cars. Many assume so because of larger vehicles’ weight and...more

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Landowner Immunity on Oregon Trails Now Permanent

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On May 28, 2025, Governor Kotek signed SB 179 into law, to be effective January 1, 2026. SB 179 makes permanent the temporary changes made to the Oregon recreational immunity law by SB 1576 in 2024, set to sunset on January...more

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Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs federal agencies to support the expanded use of civil commitment and institutional treatment for homeless individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders, while conditioning federal grants on the...more

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Ohio’s Cyber Law For Local Governments: 5 Steps Over 75 Days to Meet the September 29 Deadline

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In its FY 2026 budget, Ohio quietly folded in a sweeping cybersecurity mandate that will require every “political subdivision” to have a cybersecurity program that aligns with recognized industry frameworks and adopt strict...more

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Broad Street Brief: How a City-Led Redesign Made a Dangerous Intersection Safer

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City May Revive Fairmount Park Police Unit for World Cup - As Philadelphia prepares for a landmark summer of sports in 2026—including the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game, NCAA men’s basketball tournament, and PGA...more

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The ‘New West’ Rises in Denver: A Bold Agenda Emerges from 2025 State of the City

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston delivered his second State of the City address to a packed audience on Monday night. His speech was framed by historical anecdotes about Denver’s early gamble to connect to the transcontinental...more

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Comprehensive Guide to Dog Bite Laws in California

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In California, there is a “strict liability” law in place for dog bites. This means that the owner will not be able to escape responsibility for the injuries his or her dog inflicts on people or pets. The belief that the dog...more

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Ninth Circuit Seeks New York Court of Appeals’ Guidance on Auto Manufacturer Liability for Vehicle Theft

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A recent order from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has brought a somewhat novel legal question to the forefront: Do automobile manufacturers owe municipalities a duty of reasonable care in designing, manufacturing, and...more

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Cozen Cities - July 9, 2025

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PHILADELPHIA—Waymo to Begin Testing Driverless Cars This Summer -Waymo is launching manual test drives of its autonomous vehicles in Philadelphia to familiarize its technology with the city. While public rides are not yet...more

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Ensuring Accountability and Prioritizing Public Safety in Federal Hiring (Trump EO Tracker)

Through October 15, 2025, all executive departments and agencies are prohibited from filling vacant federal civilian positions or creating new ones unless exempted by law or approved under a limited review process...more

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CIPA Boondoggle to Continue for At Least Another Year

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On July 1, 2025, a hearing was held in the California Assembly Committee on Public Safety concerning Senate Bill 690, which aims to stem the tide of lawsuits targeting routine website analytics and marketing tools by amending...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, June 26, 2025

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Medicaid Costs Dominate Budget Talks as Deadline Looms- Pennsylvania lawmakers are locked in tense budget negotiations as Governor Josh Shapiro’s (D) proposed $2.5 billion increase in Medicaid funding faces pushback from...more

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The cyclist’s “take the lane” dilemma: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court weighs in

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It’s an everyday dilemma for many cyclists: Should you leave the roadway when faster-moving traffic approaches? According to a recent decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court (and as with many legal issues), it depends. ...more

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New York Poised to Enact First-of-Its-Kind AI Safety Law: What Businesses Need to Know About the RAISE Act

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New York could soon jump into the lead of the national AI regulation race. With broad bipartisan support, state lawmakers passed the groundbreaking Responsible AI Safety and Education Act (RAISE Act) on June 12, aimed...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (6/18)

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AROUND THE STATE- Illinois House transit leader says special session still possible “A key legislative leader says he’s open to the idea of a special session in Springfield to work out a fix on mass transit. “I’d be open...more

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New York Note: NYS Legislative Session Concludes 2025

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The 2025 New York State legislative session has concluded. For the 2025-2026 session, all bills not passed this year will remain live, and session is scheduled to begin again in January. We anticipate that the Governor will...more

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How the FCC’s Public Notice on Connected Vehicle Technologies Could Reshape the Agency’s Covered List

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed adding certain connected vehicle technologies to its list of equipment and services covered By Section 2 of the Secure Networks Act – an unprecedented step that, if...more

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Broad Street Brief: City Council Passes FY26 Budget, HOME Bills

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City Council Passes FY26 Budget, HOME Bills- During their final meeting before summer recess, the City Council passed a staggering 58 bills, including the FY26 Capital and Operating Budgets, business and wage tax cuts, and...more

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Tips on Staying Safe When Taking an Uber or Lyft

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Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have become a common method for getting around Encino, but their convenience doesn’t guarantee their safety. While most trips proceed without incident, some situations may require extra...more

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Executive Order Puts US Aviation Technology on Fast Track

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The president on June 6, 2025 issued a trio of executive orders (EOs) that aim to solidify the United States’ position in advancing new aviation technologies and accelerate the integration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS),...more

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Safety Tips for Sharing the Road With Motorcyclists

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Motorcycles share only a small slice of overall miles driven, but they account for a large share of traffic deaths. In 2021, over 6,200 motorcyclists lost their lives — about 15 percent of all traffic fatalities. Since...more

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