Regional & State News
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Mel Evans
A new Pa. program is backing Black- and Indigenous-led groups to find solutions to the opioid crisis
The funding will go toward harm reduction-related projects, including strategies that address racial disparities in overdose deaths
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Jaxon White
Democrat’s effort to stop book bans unlikely to pass through GOP-controlled Senate
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Adam Hunger
Bus carrying high school students to band camp crashes, killing 2 and seriously injuring others
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Gene J. Puskar
Joe Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for Ohio derailment but won’t declare disaster
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Alex Brandon
Medicaid coverage restored to about 500,000 people after computer errors in many states
Officials in Nevada and Pennsylvania each estimated that more than 100,000 people may have lost coverage because of shortcomings in their automated renewal systems, according to data distributed by CMS.By David A. Lieb/The Associated Press
The Morning Agenda – a podcast from WITF
Each weekday morning, host Tim Lambert will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.
Health
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,
CDC recommends RSV vaccine in late pregnancy to protect newborns
The shot – named Abryvso and made by Pfizer – is given in the third trimester to protect newborns from lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV
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Alex Brandon
Medicaid coverage restored to about 500,000 people after computer errors in many states
Officials in Nevada and Pennsylvania each estimated that more than 100,000 people may have lost coverage because of shortcomings in their automated renewal systems, according to data distributed by CMS.By David A. Lieb/The Associated Press -
Michael Dwyer
Firefighters fear the toxic chemicals in their gear could be contributing to rising cancer cases
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Amanda Berg
Pennsylvania to get $148 million next year in payouts from 2nd wave of national opioid settlements
The new payouts are from a second wave of national opioid lawsuit settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.By Nicole Leonard/WHYY -
There are too few Latino doctors in the US, study finds
The number of Hispanics working in health professions requiring advanced degrees is disproportionately small given they make up one of the fast-growing segments of the U.S. population, according to recent study.
Climate & Energy
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Marie Cusick
Pa. gas prices, drilling falls, report says
The Independent Fiscal Office said the average price for natural gas from April to June of this year fell to $1.45.
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Rachel McDevitt
Federal rule aims to ease connection between new power and grid
Advocates say it’s a first step in getting more renewables online, but some regional grid operators may fight the rule.
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Julie Grant
What can I do about climate change? Part 7: Speak up
Connecting with others interested in finding solutions to climate challenges can help you stay motivated.
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Jim Watson
Joe Biden is unveiling the American Climate Corps, a program with echoes of the New Deal
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Isabella Abbott
Timberwolf Orchard: where regenerative farming and soil health practices are taking root
By Isabella Abbott/WESA
Politics & Policy
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Matt Smith
Judge tells Pa. county to accept in-person votes from residents whose flawed mail ballots were rejected
A group of Delaware County voters had their mail ballots rejected then tried to remedy their mistake by voting provisionally. They were ultimately disenfranchised.By Carter Walker of Votebeat -
Gene J. Puskar
Republican David McCormick launches 2nd Senate bid in Pennsylvania, aims to oust Democrat Bob Casey
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Rachel McDevitt
Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI in its operations
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Jeremy Long
State Senate approves advancing 2024 presidential primary one month sooner
By Jaxon White/LNP | LancasterOnline -
Democrats again secure one-vote Pa. House majority after special election win
The vacancy was created when progressive state Rep. Sara Innamorato resigned to focus on her run for Allegheny County executive.
National & World News
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Scott Olson
How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers
Analysts say there is a risk that the strike could eventually push supplies down and prices up
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Capitol rioter who attacked AP photographer and police officers is sentenced to 5 years in prison
Prosecutors say 56-year-old Rodney Milstreed prepared himself for violence on Jan. 6 by injecting steroids and arming himself with a four-foot wooden club disguised as a flagpole
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Alex Brandon
Medicaid coverage restored to about 500,000 people after computer errors in many states
Officials in Nevada and Pennsylvania each estimated that more than 100,000 people may have lost coverage because of shortcomings in their automated renewal systems, according to data distributed by CMS.By David A. Lieb/The Associated Press -
Railroads work to make sure firefighters can quickly look up what is on a train after a derailment
By Josh Funk/ The Associated Press -
Jim Watson
Joe Biden is unveiling the American Climate Corps, a program with echoes of the New Deal
By Eric McDaniel/NPR
