🌱 How is Bellevue’s state rep reshaping Pennsylvania’s genetic privacy rules?
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- How is Bellevue’s state rep reshaping Pennsylvania’s genetic privacy rules?
- How could Bellevue’s state rep change sentencing rules for veterans?
- Why a Bellevue journalist is sounding the alarm on Mister Rogers deepfakes
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📰 News we're reading
• House passes genetic privacy protections – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — A state House bill to strengthen genetic privacy protections just passed unanimously, and Bellevue’s own Rep. Emily Kinkead is pushing a companion measure to ensure people can control and be compensated for use of their DNA. Lawmakers are responding to high‑profile data breaches and long‑standing concerns over how companies and researchers profit from genetic material without clear consent. Bellevue residents may see stronger safeguards for their personal data if these efforts become law. 
• New veteran protections divide legislators (blackchronicle.com) — A state bill backed by Rep. Emily Kinkead of Bellevue would let veterans present newly diagnosed brain injuries or PTSD as mitigating factors when seeking post-conviction relief, potentially reducing sentences so they can access treatment. Supporters say it simply extends existing protections, while opponents argue it disrupts long-standing legal standards. The measure passed the Pennsylvania House along party lines and now heads to the GOP-controlled Senate.
• The crass Fred Rogers of AI deepfakes has some Pittsburghers ‘horrified' (publicsource.org) — Bellevue-based journalist Meg St-Esprit reports how AI deepfakes are twisting Fred Rogers’ image, alarming Pittsburgh-area fans and institutions that preserve his legacy. Local museums, the Fred Rogers Institute, and media experts explain why these convincing fakes threaten public trust and historical memory. They also offer practical tips for spotting misinformation and reconnecting with authentic, physical reminders of Rogers’ work.
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- Sebastian Bach Announces 2026 North American Tour (rttnews.com)
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