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Pa. Gaming Control Board on legal wagers
Aired; August 15th, 2024. Professional and college football is preparing for the season, and that means legal wagers for those games. In May 2018, after a six-year-battle, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of New Jersey in Murphey v. NCAA and struck down a decades-old deferral law that prohibited the state from legalizing sports betting.
Officials ignore most Appalachian hydrogen hub worries
(The Center Square) — After an hour-long community briefing that didn’t take questions from the public until 40 minutes passed, another forum for public engagement ended for the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub, which will spread across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The hub, also called ARCH2, received its first tranche of federal money in July, but critics have warned of a weak public participation process that checks boxes, but effectively locks out locals who will be affected by the hub projects. ...
Lancaster Dems pick school board leader to replace Rep. Mike Sturla in 96th House district race
Pennsylvania Democrats have selected Manheim Township School Board President Nikki Rivera to run for the Lancaster County state House seat that Rep. Mike Sturla is leaving at the end of his term this year. Sturla’s unexpected retirement announcement earlier this week set local Democratic officials scrambling ahead of the Democratic National Convention next week and […]
PA Lottery jackpot worth $1M sold in Carbon County
CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold Thursday in Carbon County. On the August 15 drawing the ticket matched all five balls drawn, 1-7-9-23-40, to win $1 million. Friendly Food Mart II in Nesquehoning will earn a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Winners can be […]
Trump holds razor-thin lead over Harris in new Pennsylvania poll
Former President Trump holds a razor-thin lead over Vice President Harris in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania, according to a Emerson College Polling/RealClearPennsylvania survey released Friday. The poll showed Trump leading Harris among likely voters by 1 point, 49 percent to 48 percent, in a head-to-head match-up. The lead ticked up to 2 points,…
Best online casinos in PA for beginners: Where, What & How?
There’s always a supply of Pennsylvania online casino sites to join. With new brands entering the market in large numbers, you can choose an online casino based on your gaming preference, the payment methods it supports, and more. Even with the range of online casinos, you should be picky, especially if this is your first time playing at an online casino.
2 charged with robbing N.J. motel customers at gunpoint
Two men from Pennsylvania were arrested Tuesday and charged with the gunpoint robbery of people staying at a Sussex County motel earlier this month, authorities said. Three men wearing masks entered a room at Cobmin Ridge Motel on Route 206 in Branchville about 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 10, according to New Jersey State Police Superintendent Patrick J. Callahan.
Poll: U.S. backing of war in Gaza sways swing-state Democrats
(The Center Square) – While both major party presidential campaigns have maintained focus on domestic issues like the economy and immigration, swing state voters show a growing concern about U.S. involvement in Israel’s war on Hamas. Recent polling from the Institute for Middle East Understanding, or the IMEU, shows that a quarter of swing state voters say the violence in the region is an important issue which will likely factor into their decision. ...
$7.1 Million Boosts EV Infrastructure in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today an investment of $7.1 million from Round 1B of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. This funding is a part of the ongoing efforts under the Shapiro Administration to promote cleaner and more sustainable transportation options across the state. PennDOT Secretary...
PetSmart Settles with Pennsylvania Over Misleading Employee Training Costs
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement with pet retailer PetSmart LLC concerning deceptive practices tied to their employee training programs. The settlement addresses allegations that PetSmart advertised “free” pet groomer/stylist training, only to impose costly repayment obligations on employees. According to the Assurance of Voluntary Compliance...
Mid-Penn Football: Everything you need to know for the 2024 season
High school football kicks off in Pennsylvania on Aug. 23 and there’s a lot to know heading into Week 1. PennLive has you covered on all things in the Mid-Penn Conference heading into the season. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know. If you purchase a...
Thunderstorms Possible For NJ, PA This Weekend But 'Not Total Washout,' Forecasters Say
Accuweather says that a "total washout" is not likely in the east. However, "there will be enough rain and thunderstorms around to interfere with some outdoor plans, as well as slow travel and perhaps create dangerous conditions in some locations." A forecast map from the outlet shows downpours across both...
Medicare drug negotiation round one done
(The Center Square) – The Biden administration said Thursday round one of its negotiations with pharmaceutical companies to lower list prices for 10 of Medicare’s most popular drugs will save taxpayers $6 billion next year. The development comes as part of the $891 billion Inflation Reduction Act signed into law in 2022, which gives the federal government power to negotiate costs with drug manufacturers. List prices for medications that treat blood cancers, diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure and autoimmune disorders will decrease between 38% and...
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