By: Emily Scott With the end of the public-health emergency looming, a new report reveals millions of children in Pennsylvania and elsewhere are at risk of losing insurance, some for administrative reasons. More than half of Pennsylvania children are insured through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). They’ve been able to maintain stability in their coverage thanks to the […]
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By: Emily Scott Gov. Tom Wolf is calling for sweeping investments to make higher education more affordable with a focus on programs with workforce needs. The average student debt for Pennsylvanians now stands at $39,000, one of the highest in the country. As part of his final budget proposal, the governor is requesting $200 million for […]
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Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program Recalls MMJ Vapes Click on a link below to view the latest information and specific items recalled. All links will take you to content from the PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNMENT OPERATED MMJ WEBSITE. Withdraw of Products Containing Additives Not Approved for Inhalation by the FDA Known Additives Contained in One or More Products […]
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Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order: Limit of one order per residential address One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests Orders will ship free starting in late January Every home in the U.S. is […]
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By: Emily Scott Pennsylvania faces a shortage of psychiatrists that children’s advocates call “alarming,” and they’re concerned about the impact it might have on young people whose needs become more intense and could require medication. A June 2020 report found there aren’t enough psychiatrists to meet the demand for mental-health assistance in the Commonwealth. Pittsburgh-based […]
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By: Emily Scott Pennsylvania state parks are making a move to go plastic-free and reduce waste, starting with their concession stands, to help meet the Commonwealth’s sustainability goals. By the end of this year, more than 15 state park food concessionaires will have updated contracts, including eliminating plastic straws, cutlery and food packaging. The renewed agreements […]
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By: Emily Scott Pennsylvania stands to gain at least $100 million to improve broadband access from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, established last month, will help coordinate the expansion of high-speed internet access throughout the state, by managing the influx of federal funds to support the construction of new towers, […]
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By: Emily Scott A devastating fire in a Philadelphia public-housing rowhome last week killed 12 people, eight of them children. In the aftermath, advocates say government leaders need to address the city’s affordable-housing crisis to ensure the tragedy doesn’t happen again. According to officials, 26 people were living in the duplex apartment at the time […]
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