Government
Deaths Of Pennsylvanians With Intellectual Disabilities Went Unreported, Says Federal Regulator
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Thousands of unreported “critical incidents,” including two deaths and cases of abuse and neglect, were found in an audit of medical claims.
Crime and Justice
One Year In, Crisis Center To Stop School Violence In PA Has Fielded Over 40,000 Tips
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The partnership between Sandy Hook Promise and the state Attorney General’s office aims to prevent mass shootings and help children dealing with problems.
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PA Governor Promises Action On Mental Health, But No Work On How To Fund It
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The need for improving mental health services became apparent after discussions with some of the people tasked with Wolf’s Opioid Command Center, Wolf said.
Environment
A Third Of PA Drinking Water Samples Contained Toxic Chemicals. The State Says There’s ‘No Widespread Contamination’
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Amid federal inaction, there’s no consensus on how much of the PFAS class of chemicals is too much.
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PA Officials Concerned Over Trump Administration’s Planned Cuts To Food Stamps
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The proposed changes would slash federal food assistance to low-income families by $4.5 billion over five years.
Health
For Many Families In PA, High School Football Is Worth The Health Risk
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Pennsylvania is one of three states where high school football enrollment is not in decline.
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Disabled Veterans Group Raises Concerns Over Soldiers Exposed To Burn Pits
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“They (researchers) did some biopsies on their lungs, and what they found out was, the issues have to do with toxins in their lungs from those burn pits while they were deployed,”
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PA Fines UnitedHealthCare For Failing To Cover Mental Health, Substance Abuse Claims
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The health insurer must pay restitution to policy holders in cases where claims were miscalculated.
Government
Telemedicine Bill Passes PA Senate, Faces Hurdle In House
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A similar bill was derailed last October after one lawmaker required a rule banning telemedicine for prescribing abortion drugs.
Government
Workers With Intellectual Disabilities At Center Of Lawsuit Against PA
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At issue is whether the state should have reduced funds to employers who hire people with intellectual disabilities.