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Tuition grants for health care workers making legislative moves
(The Center Square) – Medical professionals saddled with student loan debt may soon find relief in Pennsylvania if they are willing to relocate to one of the state’s more remote facilities. The House Health Committee approved legislation intended to breathe life into a struggling medical system by incentivizing health care workers. House Bill 2382 would establish grants of up to $250,000 for facilities to reimburse doctors, nurses, and midwives who...
Mohegan Sun Arena ranked among top 100 venues in U.S.
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Pollstar Magazine’s 2024 Mid-Year Report ranked Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza among the top-performing arenas worldwide. “This ranking is a testament to the unwavering support of our community, the dedication of our staff, and the incredible athletes and artists who choose to perform here,” said Steve Poremba, ASM Global’s general manager. “We are grateful to our fans for making this possible and look forward to continuing to bring top-tier events to Northeastern Pennsylvania.”
Lawsuit filed by PA horse owner claims Penn National injured her horse by tying its tail to starting gate before a race
GRANTVILLE, Pa. — A Pennsylvania racehorse owner and trainer filed a lawsuit against Penn National Gaming and several employees at Penn National Race Course, claiming their negligence in an alleged tail-tying incident in the starting gate in 2023 led to an injury and later euthanization of one of her horses.
Baker bill expanding access to telemedicine heads to governor’s desk
WILKES-BARRE — Legislation expanding access to telemedicine in Pennsylvania received final Senate approval and is set to be signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro, Sen. Lisa Baker said Thursday. “For small communities and rural areas, this is a viable and vital solution to the many challenges in securing...
Gov. Shapiro Wanted to Regulate Skill Games in This Year’s Budget, but Talks Aren’t Going Well
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — An effort to tax a lucrative and legally iffy gaming sector appears to be in jeopardy amid Pennsylvania budget talks, potentially threatening a funding stream that could have been a bargaining chip during negotiations. At the center of the dispute are skill games, untaxed and unregulated devices that resemble slot machines and can be found in bars, restaurants and convenience stores across the commonwealth. Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, threw his weight...
Center for Interventional Pain and Spine accused of billing fraud
Wilmington, Del.-based Center for Interventional Pain and Spine, a medical group with 11 offices in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania, has been accused of billing the government for unnecessary patient testing, according to a June 26 report from PBS affiliate WHYY. A lawsuit filed by the U.S. attorney's office in Delaware...
PA Sports Betting Regulator Fines Casino For Phone Wagers
Pennsylvanians can bet on their smartphones, but PA sports betting regulators levied a $100,000 fine against a casino for taking bets over the phone. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board issued a $100,000 fine to Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia for the PA sports betting wagers during Wednesday’s board meeting. Along with the fine, the bettor was placed on the state’s involuntary exclusion list.
Northwestern Pa. High School Sports Awards: View more than 300 photos from annual event
The Northwestern Pennsylvania High School Sports Awards show honored more than 300 athletes from District 10 Monday night at Warner Theatre in downtown Erie. With 750 people in attendance, the show featured Erie native and NFL star running back James Conner as the guest speaker and many photo opportunities for winning athletes, coaches,...
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...
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...
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...
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