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Safe Communities in PA Budget: Dollars, Statistics, & Practicality
Today, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable in Harrisburg to discuss gun violence and safe communities. Local officials, community leaders, and gun violence survivors spoke on the causes of gun violence…. “Unfortunately, we have generational curses. Some of the behaviors we're witnessing have been going on for generations.” said...
Relief could be coming for dog kennels with out-of-state customers
(WHTM) — For those in the southern part of the Midstate, crossing the state line is as simple as crossing the street. But, for some dog owners and kennels, there might as well be a border wall. It might not be what the law meant, but it is what...
Man charged with making threats against Pa. Sen. Mastriano, military officer
A Franklin County man has been charged and detained on federal threats and weapons charges after officials say he made threats of violence against Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano, a Pennsylvania Air National Guard sergeant and others. Richard Little, 49, of the 2800 block of Roosevelt Drive, Greene Township, was charged...
Pennsylvania lawmakers vote to expand access to biomarker testing
Biomarker testing is used to examine the individual traits and causes of a patient’s disease, and can be used to help doctors create more precise and personalized treatment plans. As it stands, some insurances refuse to cover it for certain diseases. The post Pennsylvania lawmakers vote to expand access to biomarker testing appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Ready-to-drink cocktail spirits may soon be available in more PA stores
Pennsylvania is one step closing to allowing spirts ready-to-drink cocktails to be sold in places that currently sell beer and wine. The PA House Liquor Control Committee passed Senate Bill 688 on Tuesday.
PA State Treasurer improves services for the disabled
PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the launch of the redesigned PA ABLE Savings Program website, paable.gov. The new website makes it easier for disable individuals to learn about the many benefits of PA ABLE, open a new account, and access their existing PA ABLE account. “With the launch of...
NY man sentenced for stealing over $800K from skilled gaming machines across several states
(WJET/WFXP) — A New York man was sentenced to serve several years in prison for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from skilled gaming machines across several states. On Monday, June 24, United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon imposed a 57-month prison sentence on 47-year-old Bronx resident Rolando Jose Pena. According to information provided by […]
A key swing group is up for grabs in battleground Pennsylvania: Nikki Haley’s voters
ERIE, Pa. — Richard Speicher and Mary Gensheimer are lifelong Republicans and lifelong residents of Erie County. A yard sign that was, until recently, on their front lawn in their suburban home displayed the political homelessness they feel in their party and their community. The couple had put up...
Policy weighs locking up Pennsylvania students’ cell phones
(The Center Square) – A new plan moving through the state Senate would disconnect students from their cell phones during school years – literally. The pilot program covers the cost of lockable bags for districts, which must create usage policies for students. After two years, student data on mental and physical health and academic achievement would be compiled and submitted to lawmakers for review. Bill sponsor Sen. Ryan Aument, R-Lititz,...
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