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Spotlight PA Investigation Spurs Call for More Oversight of Who Can Be a Medical Marijuana Doctor
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 — The question of who gets to be a medical marijuana doctor in Pennsylvania is facing new scrutiny from state lawmakers following a Spotlight PA investigation. Citing that investigation, two Republican lawmakers say they plan to introduce legislation that would give the state Department of Health greater oversight when deciding which doctors can approve patients for a medical marijuana card. The measure is intended “to protect the health and safety of the patients...
Applications are now open for funding to revitalize Pennsylvania downtowns through 'Main Street Matters' program
SEWICKLEY, Pa. (KDKA) -- Millions of dollars in state funding are now up for grabs in hopes of helping to improve certain downtowns and neighborhoods throughout Pennsylvania. This is all part of a new state-funded program called 'Main Street Matters.'The program is aimed at bolstering main streets and business districts in cities, boroughs, and towns all throughout the state. Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger announced the opening of the program on Tuesday in Ambridge, Beaver County, where they toured several small businesses in the borough. The program comes with $20 million in funding and...
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Presidential campaigns are back in Pennsylvania Wednesday: follow PennLive for coverage
In swing state presidential politics, it’s always best if one campaign’s stop can be met with another. So of course, both the Republican and Democratic presidential tickets will be planting their flags in south central Pennsylvania Wednesday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
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These programs look to combat Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage
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Pennsylvania collected $2.9 billion in General Fund revenue in August, which was $53.9 million, or 1.9 percent, more than anticipated, Revenue Secretary Pat Browne reported Tuesday. Fiscal year-to-date General Fund collections total $5.9 billion, which is $53.9 million, or 0.9 percent, above estimate, a press release said. Sales tax receipts...
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