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Pennsylvania Department of Health reclassifies fentanyl copycats, allowing harsher penalties
Just the News
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July 18, 2025
(The Center Square) - In recent years, synthetic opioids including copycat versions of fentanyl have taken an opioid crisis that began with prescription painkillers and dragged it to new depths. Among this new wave is a class of drugs called...
Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, July 17, 2025
JD Supra - California
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July 18, 2025
Pennsylvania PA Budget Bill Passes in House, Stalls in Senate On Monday, the Democratic-led state House voted to forward their state budget bill to the Senate, where GOP leadership is skeptical of full passage. While the House’s proposal is poised...
Technology Council of Central Pa. announces women awards finalists
Central Penn Business Journal - Pennsylvania
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July 18, 2025
TCCP announces finalists for the 2025 Women in Tech Awards Awards celebrate women’s impact across Central Pa.’s tech sector Categories include Next Gen, Moxie, Impact, and Ally recognition The Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP)...
Senator Joe Pittman provides updates on AI summit and Pennsylvania Senate budget talks
West Central PA News - Pennsylvania
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July 18, 2025
Senator Joe Pittman, a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, provided updates on legislative activities and recent events through his Twitter account in mid-July 2025.On July 16, Pittman highlighted a recent event in Pittsburgh: "What a great...
Google signs $3bn hydropower deal for Pennsylvania data centres
Global Construction Review
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July 18, 2025
Amanda Peterson Corio, Google’s head of datacentre energy, commented: “Hydropower is a proven, low‑cost technology, offering dependable, homegrown, carbon‑free electricity that creates jobs and builds a stronger grid for all.”
Pennsylvania to receive $1.2M from Gilead over kickback scheme to promote HIV drugs
WPXI - Pennsylvania
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July 17, 2025
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania will receive over $1 million as part of a $202 million multistate settlement with Gilead Sciences, Inc. over an illegal kickback scheme to promote HIV drugs. The settlement, involving 49...
Josh Shapiro puts politics aside to boost emerging technology jobs
Washington Examiner
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July 18, 2025
PITTSBURGH — Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) said that what the world saw at the Energy and Innovation Summit was the “Pennsylvania way.” It was a historic event that brought together the top minds in artificial intelligence, education, technology,...
Bartolotta proposes bill for faster data center permitting in Pennsylvania
Southwest PA News - Pennsylvania
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July 17, 2025
Senator Camera Bartolotta has announced plans to introduce legislation that aims to ensure timely permitting for data center projects. The proposed legislation will direct the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to issue approved...
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education votes to increase tuition rates for first time in 7 years
WPMT - Pennsylvania
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The cost of in-state undergraduate tuition at its 14 schools will go up $139 per semester, but the rate will be rolled back if the state provides sufficient funding HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher...
Scientists find link between where you live and childhood leukemia
The Independent
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July 17, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
'FORGES Act' aims to boost Pennsylvania steel industry
WPMT - Pennsylvania
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State legislators in Pennsylvania argue that the FORGES Act will help revitalize the state's struggling steel industry. HARRISBURG, Pa. — As politicians in Washington battle over tariffs on foreign goods, Democratic lawmakers in Harrisburg are...
CNN commentator joins push for open primary in Pennsylvania
The Wellsboro Gazette - Pennsylvania
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HARRISBURG, Pa. - CNN commentator Michael Smerconish and a group of independent Pennsylvania voters are asking the state Supreme Court to declare the closed primary system unconstitutional. "Our tax dollars support the funding, the staging, of...
Letter: Trump administration guts vital medical research
Republican Herald - Pennsylvania
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July 17, 2025
Trump administration guts vital medical research Editor: Our government supported 300,000 researchers at 2,500 university medical centers such as the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania...
Trump Hails $90 Billion Push to Make Pennsylvania A Gas-Fired AI Hub
The Environmental Magazine
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July 17, 2025
"While government, energy, tech and banking leaders held a summit, protestors warned of worsening climate pollution and a future shaped by “the worst people on Earth.”" "PITTSBURGH—Flanked by titans of the fossil fuel, tech and finance industries,...
Kruzelak and Runyon Recognized by Pennsylvania American Legion
Gant News - Pennsylvania
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July 17, 2025
One goal is to allow for more consistent and frequent training. Currently, the DuBois Police Department must travel to borrowed facilities when they are available. Under the new City of DuBois control, the facility could be shaped over time to...
Pennsylvania announces PENNVEST loan for Butler County water system upgrades
Butler County News - Pennsylvania
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July 16, 2025
State Rep. Marci Mustello | Pennsylvania 11th Legislative DistrictState Rep. Marci Mustello | Pennsylvania 11th Legislative District Reps. Marci Mustello and Aaron Bernstine have announced a $25,100 low-interest loan for the Pennsylvania American...
Pennsylvania to receive $1.28 million in settlement over Gilead’s illegal HIV drug kickback scheme
WTAJ - Pennsylvania
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July 15, 2025
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania will receive $1.28 million as part of a $202 million national settlement with Gilead Sciences Inc., after the company was accused of orchestrating an illegal kickback scheme to promote its HIV medications....
Morning Brief: Trump Vs Fed Chair, Congressional Chats, $100 Billion Investment In Pennsylvania AI
Daily Wire
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July 17, 2025
President Trump continues his assault on Fed Chair Jerome Powell. With the Big Beautiful Bill signed into law, the House GOP lays out their next set of priorities. And, Trump unveils a $100 billion energy investment in Pennsylvania – which he...
EWG: Frequent violations of paraquat use in Pennsylvania point to health risks for farmers and rural residents
Environmental Working Group
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The toxic pesticide paraquat was mishandled at Pennsylvania farms, violating safety requirements, at least 18 times between 2018 and 2023, an EWG investigation finds. The investigation raises serious questions about the potential health risks to...
Pennsylvania summit sees over $90 Billion pledged in energy and innovation investments
Dauphin News - Pennsylvania
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July 15, 2025
David H. Mccormick, U.S. Senator | official websiteDavid H. Mccormick, U.S. Senator | official website Top executives from the energy and AI sectors, global investors, labor and trade representatives, and government officials gathered at the...