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Rural Pa. Faces a Widening Health Services Gap. State Officials Think Loan Forgiveness Could Help
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. BELLEFONTE — Health care professionals in rural Pennsylvania would be eligible for student debt relief under a bipartisan proposal aimed at addressing workforce gaps in remote communities. Physicians, nurses and midwives working full time at a rural hospital, health clinic or birth center would qualify for the Rural Health Care Grant Program introduced by state Rep. Kathy Rapp (R., Warren). In late June, Rapp called the program a “win-win”...
State System of Higher Education recommends interim chancellor
Aug. 29—The chair of the State System of Higher Education Board of Governors intends to recommend Christopher Fiorentino, retired president of West Chester University, as interim system chancellor while a search for Daniel Greenstein's successor is conducted. Cynthia Shapira notified students, faculty and staff at the 10 state-owned universities in a message sent Thursday morning. She noted ...
New bee species found in Pennsylvania
The scientific community in Pennsylvania is abuzz with excitement. Multiple new species of bees have been discovered in the Keystone State. According to a Penn State press release, a group of community scientists — each of which was trained by Penn State experts — participating in a monitoring program led by the university found these new varieties of bees while documenting their regional patterns of biodiversity as well as how many there are.
PFBC and USACE emphasize safe boating practices for Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, marking the unofficial end of summer for many Pennsylvanians, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have come together to promote safe boating practices. In a press conference held Thursday at Blue Marsh Lake, law enforcement officials, state representatives, and safety specialists gathered to remind boaters of the importance of staying safe on the water during this busy holiday weekend.
These three court cases could determine how Pennsylvania handles mail ballots this fall
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free newsletters here.Three legal disputes over mail ballots in Pennsylvania are in line for possible rulings from statewide appellate courts ahead of November’s election. That could mean late-in-the-game changes to the rules that govern vote counting in a crucial swing state.In Washington County, a Court of Common Pleas judge ruled Friday that the county must notify voters if their mail ballot is at risk of being rejected, so they have a chance to challenge the decision or cast a provisional...
Pennsylvania couple claims Ohio dealership preyed upon disabilities to sell faulty van
PITTSBURGH — A Butler County family is looking for answers after they say they were preyed upon by an Ohio car dealership. News affiliate KDKA spoke with Lisa and Scott Geibel, who are now out $11,000 for a transport van they describe as “essentially a paperweight.” According to KDKA, the Geibels were searching for a […]
Shapiro Administration Invests Over $3 Million in C&J Industries’ Growth in Pennsylvania, Creating at Least 66 New Manufacturing Jobs in Crawford County
The leading plastics manufacturing company in Crawford County is investing more than $7 million in its expansion project. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth is investing over $3 million to support the expansion of C&J Industries, a plastics manufacturing company for the health care, technology, consumer, and transportation industries and the leading manufacturer in Crawford County. Headquartered in Meadville since 1962, C&J Industries is investing $7 million to grow its operations, which will create at least 66 new, full-time jobs and retain an additional 262 existing jobs across the company.
PA Democrats host roundtable, tour addressing rural economic challenges
Participants in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee roundtable and tour examined obstacles for small businesses, particularly those in rural areas across the state. “I’m grateful for everyone who came out today from across Pennsylvania and beyond to talk about these challenges and how to best address this complex issue,” said State Rep. Paul Takac […] The post PA Democrats host roundtable, tour addressing rural economic challenges appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Pa. begins streamlining out-of-state physician licensures
Harrisburg, Pa. — Beginning Aug. 26, the Pennsylvania boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine will start reviewing expedited licensure applications from out-of-state physicians within the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). Participating physicians must have a letter of qualification in order to apply. The IMLC policy is intended to make it easier for licensed physicians from other states and territories to work in Pennsylvania, both for convenience and to address an ongoing health care worker shortage. ...
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