Jim Haddock
Coverage of Jim Haddock in the Nexus archive.
- More than two dozen Pa. lawmakers reported stakes in businesses with overdue filings
More than two dozen Pennsylvania lawmakers failed to submit annual business filings required by a 2025 law, with 20 House members and five Senate members involved. Some lawmakers filed overdue reports or corrected errors, while others claimed they were unaware of the requirement. A government reform group emphasized expectations of transparency from legislators who voted on the law.
- Lawmakers consider Pa. heat protections as temperatures climb
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are considering heat protections for workers as rising temperatures linked to climate change increase heat-related risks. A proposed bill, House Bill 1580, would require heat safety regulations for days with a heat index of 80 or higher, but it has not advanced to a vote. Neighboring Maryland has implemented its own standards, while federal heat regulations remain under consideration.