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Medical laboratories company laying off more than 100 people at Pa. facility; operation moving to Kansas
Quest Diagnostics is closing its facility and is laying off more than 100 people. The company is closing its Employer Solutions Lab at 400 Egypt Road in West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, near Norristown. Quest Diagnostics filed a WARN notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the...
Pa. House passes bill to reinstate ‘lunch shaming’ ban, wipe students’ school meal debts
The Pennsylvania House on Monday moved to create a program that would wipe away large amounts of student lunch debt and reinstate a ban on “lunch shaming,” which had been enacted and then repealed in the commonwealth several years ago. During Monday’s session, the House gave final approval...
Shifts in Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Landscape
During the pandemic, state governments, including Pennsylvania, experienced an influx of tax revenues and federal support. However, this financial boost is tapering off as federal aid diminishes and expenditures surpass tax revenue growth. A recent report by the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) indicates that over the past five years, Pennsylvania’s General Fund revenues increased by 30%, while spending escalated by 33%. Notable revenue increases include a 66% rise in corporate net income tax and a 56% increase in inheritance tax revenues.
Pennsylvania House Advances Bill to Regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers
The Pennsylvania state House has approved a bill aimed at regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to ensure fair competition and address prescription pricing pressures affecting independent pharmacies. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jessica Benham, seeks to counteract the dominance of major PBMs—Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum—which control over 90% of U.S. prescription volume. These companies benefit from vertical integration, profiting at multiple stages of patient care.
AG Henry: $208K settlement reached over donation scheme
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a settlement with a California-based lender over an alleged illegal tip and donation scheme. The settlement is with SoLo Funds, Inc., regarding the platform’s tip and donation features attached to loans made on its platform. According to Henry, the feature led borrowers to believe that they […]
Pennsylvania residents now eligible for summer EBT program
(WTAJ) — Attention all Pennsylvania residents! The Summer EBT/SUN Bucks children’s nutrition program is open for applications. Summer EBT/SUN Bucks provides low-income families with money to feed their school-aged children during the summer. Applications are now open. Qualifying families with children enrolled in free or reduced school meal programs will receive assistance to purchase food […]
Pa. nonprofit closing; 273 people to be laid off
A nonprofit is closing down. Benefits Data Trust filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry notifying the state it is winding down operations and dissolving, and that 273 people will be laid off at Center Square West, 1500 Market St. in Philadelphia.
H.S. Baseball: Wyoming Valley Conference has 13 players earn all-state honors
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Wyoming Valley Conference had 13 players selected to the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association’s inaugural all-state teams. The selections were made by high school coaches. Each district compiled a list of nominations within all classifications and presented them to...
Experienced Franchisee Brings First Pool Scouts to Pennsylvania
Mike McGrory's franchise journey through multiple concepts was born from economic challenges, and now as a Pool Scouts franchisee he’s working to develop his territory in Harleysville, Pennsylvania as the first operator in the state. “People want the aesthetic of the pool as soon as possible, even if it’s...
More funding could be coming to a Pa. affordable housing program
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. State legislators are haggling over what to do with Pennsylvania’s $14 billion budget surplus. A funding increase for an affordable housing program is a prime contender for a piece of the pie. The Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund, or PHARE,...
Cooling Off: Prop 12’s Impact on Heat Stress Relief for Pregnant Sows
In this episode of our podcast, Brent Hershey returns to discuss the significant impact of Proposition 12 on managing heat stress in sow barns during the current heat wave in the Eastern US. Joining him are Matt Howell and Hayden Meck, experienced barn managers from Pennsylvania and Milton, Delaware. They delve into the following key points:
Morgan Properties Acquires 11-Property Portfolio in Pennsylvania
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA. — Morgan Properties, a development and investment firm based in the Philadelphia suburb of King of Prussia, has acquired a portfolio comprising 3,434 units across 11 properties in Pennsylvania. Morgan purchased the communities from their original developer, DePaul Management Co. The sale price was not disclosed. Matt Stefanski and Zachary Pierce of Berkadia brokered the transaction.
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