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The Democratic governor said the legislation takes away “local decision-making” from municipalities that are looking to address climate change.

Pennsylvania’s state Senate is advancing legislation that would bar municipalities in the nation’s No. 2 natural gas state from adopting building codes that prohibit gas hookups, or otherwise restricting utility service based on the energy source. The Republican-penned bill passed on Wednesday, 35-15, and heads to the state House of Representatives.