Regional & State News
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Sue Dorfman for Votebeat
ACLU signals effort to target disparate ‘notice and cure’ policies for flawed mail ballots
Since Pennsylvania introduced no-excuse mail voting in 2020, thousands of ballots have been rejected over missing dates, signatures, or other mistakes. A successful legal challenge could have a profound effect.By Carter Walker, Votebeat -
Arrests of US tourists in Turks and Caicos for carrying ammunition prompts plea from three governors
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Pittsburgh Steelers Christmas Day game to be on Netflix
Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming seasonBy Joe Reedy/The Associated Press -
Sarah Hofius Hall
Pa. man allegedly threatened to behead Joe Biden, scuffled with police in coffee theft
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The Associated Press
National political themes will lead off the campaign for Pennsylvania’s next attorney general
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Health
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Penn State Health halts liver transplants as national oversight body reviews program
Penn State voluntarily inactivated its liver transplant program after concerns about clinical processes and documentation were identified.By Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA and Wyatt Massey/SpotlightPA -
Keith Srakocic
A bill in the Pa. legislature could end non-compete agreements for most doctors
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Rogelio V. Solis
New doula program aims to improve birth outcomes for Pennsylvanian moms of color
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Emma Lee
As abortion restrictions increase, Pitt study finds more young people seek sterilization
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Katie Blackley
As Pennsylvania’s Medicaid ‘unwinding’ hits a year, thousands have lost coverage but many haven’t
Climate & Energy
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Biden administration visits central Pa. glass plant to tout clean manufacturing standards
The Vitro Glass plant in Cumberland County uses oxy-fuel technology to reduce its natural gas use by 20%.
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Rachel McDevitt
Heaviest Pa. storms drop 60% more rain than they used to, report says
A warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, which can fuel heavy rain events and flash floods.
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Commonwealth Media Services
CNX plans $1.5B hydrogen fuels plant at Pittsburgh airport, but wants federal tax credit to build it
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PPL to pay into assistance fund, not collect owed bills in proposed settlement
PPL estimated more than 860,000 bills between December 2022 and May 2023.
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Emmet Livingstone
Their batteries hurt the environment, but EVs still beat gas cars. Here’s why
By Camila Domonoske/NPR
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Politics & Policy
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Sue Dorfman for Votebeat
ACLU signals effort to target disparate ‘notice and cure’ policies for flawed mail ballots
Since Pennsylvania introduced no-excuse mail voting in 2020, thousands of ballots have been rejected over missing dates, signatures, or other mistakes. A successful legal challenge could have a profound effect.By Carter Walker, Votebeat -
The Associated Press
National political themes will lead off the campaign for Pennsylvania’s next attorney general
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Jaxon White
‘Anything’s possible’: Sen. Scott Martin unsure state lawmakers will pass a timely budget
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Commonwealth Media Services
With more than 600 jobs to fill, Josh Shapiro intends to change how PA hires
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Cumberland County
Pa. deadline for counties to certify primary vote, make results official
In the normal process to be used each election, Pa. certifies vote after two types of tabulation audits
National & World News
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Arrests of US tourists in Turks and Caicos for carrying ammunition prompts plea from three governors
By Sudhin Thanawala/The Associated Press -
More US parents than ever have paid leave this Mother’s Day – but most still don’t
By Alexandra Olson and Claire Savage/ The Associated Press -
Nam Y. Huh
Salaried Pennsylvanians who make up to $58K can soon earn overtime
By Julia Fraser/WESA -
Emmet Livingstone
Their batteries hurt the environment, but EVs still beat gas cars. Here’s why
By Camila Domonoske/NPR -
Leonardo Munoz
The Biden administration is moving to reclassify marijuana. Here’s what that means
By Deepra Shivaram/NPR
