Pennsylvania lawmaker pushes to rename Lake Erie to Lake Pennsylvania

A Republican Pennsylvania state lawmaker is asking President Donald Trump and federal officials to consider renaming Lake Erie to Lake Pennsylvania. Rep. David Maloney said he plans to introduce a resolution arguing that the name should better reflect Pennsylvania’s connection to the lake and its role in the state’s economy and tourism. Maloney said the lake is closely tied to boating, fishing, family recreation, and visitors, and noted that Pennsylvania is the only Great Lake state with just one Great Lake shoreline. His proposal comes after Trump recently pushed other geographic renaming efforts, including changing Lake Ontario to Lake America in a move Canada has rejected. The article also notes that such renaming actions only apply to the U.S. federal government, while other countries, states, and private map providers are not required to follow them. Apple Maps and Google Maps have already adjusted some names for U.S. users after earlier federal changes.