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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push to Ban Toxic PFAS Chemicals
Pennsylvania legislators are pushing for a ban on toxic PFAS chemicals in industrial and consumer products. A recent policy hearing highlighted the health risks of these substances and discussed legislative efforts to eliminate their use statewide.
Crackdown new rule on buying cars announced & it could save drivers $1000s even on used vehicles – get all info up front
A NEW amendment is going into effect intended to help protect car buyers from dealers falsely advertising vehicles. The regulation added to the Pennsylvania Automotive Industry Trade Practices updates the regulatory definition of “advertisement,” making dealerships include online statements and representations. The amendment sees that auto dealers must inspect each car within 30 days of […]
Pennsylvania Could Decide the Election
New CNN Polling of battleground states show a dead heat. There’s no clear leader in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Nevada. A ‘strain of resources’ on election day in states like Pennsylvania could potentially prolong the ballot counting process. CNN’s Michael Smerconish speaks with Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Commonwealth, Al Schmidt, who says the state faces “a technical problem with a technical solution that has not been addressed since 2020.”
Potential for ‘modern Silicon Valley’ to come to Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) — A new law designed to boost high-value manufacturing through engineering firms and universities took center stage on Tuesday. Now, it just needs state funding. Act 24, passed in June, created the Max Manufacturing Initiative to build public-private partnerships through a grant and loan program, shared...
Who needs and provides care in Pennsylvania, by the numbers
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. All 13 million Pennsylvanians have depended on caregivers. We all start life as infants, after all. But caregivers are vital long after childhood, including during periods of crisis and sickness. Some of us have disabilities. And for those who are lucky enough to live long lives, we need help...
Potter County man arrested on attempted homicide charges
COUDERSPORT, Pa. (WETM) — A Ulysses man is facing attempted homicide charges after a shooting in Coudersport. Stephen William Connolly, 39, was arrested on more than a dozen charges on Sept. 7. According to the Pennsylvania State Police Department, Connolly went to a Cherry Springs Road home at about 5 a.m. on Saturday with the […]
Palmerton man killed in Monroe County crash
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — One person is dead after a crash in Monroe County. The crash happened along Cays Road in Jackson Township near Reeders around 11 p.m. Saturday. Stephen LaClair, 45, of Palmerton, was killed. There is no word yet on what led to the crash. The deadly...
Luzerne County businesses banned from selling booze
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Back home several local bars and pubs have been stopped from selling alcohol. They blame it on a big mix-up with the state and claim it is costing them big business. We are still learning more as to why exactly the alcohol ban has been put into place.But one owner […]
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