The state Department of Health said it was unable to “share specifics regarding patient use,” despite doing so in the past.
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Pa.’s political mapmakers finally have new census data. Now the hard work begins.
Because of census data delays, lawmakers have only a few months to create final congressional and legislative maps in time for the spring 2022 primary.
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You’re invited! A free reader Q&A on rising COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania
On Wednesday, Aug. 25 at noon, join Spotlight PA for a free Q&A on Pennsylvania’s response to the surge in COVID-19 cases and what you need to know going into the fall.
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Pennsylvania Senate plans first step to enhance public access to expense information
Following reporting by The Caucus and Spotlight PA, the Pennsylvania Senate said it will post expenses online, though it’s unclear in what format.
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What renters in Pa. need to know about available relief, the new eviction ban
Pennsylvania has more than $1 billion in rental aid available to people who have fallen behind because of the pandemic.
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Richland Borough receives coronavirus recovery funds (Update)
Joining 21 others, the Borough of Richland is the latest Lebanon County municipality to receive payment from the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery program.
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Pa. is trying county fairs, text messages, and door-knocking to raise the vaccination rate. Success is slow coming.
Nearly 64% of Pennsylvania adults are fully vaccinated, a small increase compared to July and a worrying plateau as the delta variant surges across the country.
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Commissioners approve $500,000 affordable housing funding request
At Thursday’s county commissioners meeting, a $500,000 funding request for the construction of 23 affordable housing units in North Lebanon Township was approved.
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Pa. patients swear by cannabis as a tool to fight opioid addiction. The research still isn’t there.
Pennsylvania approved opioid use disorder as a condition that qualifies a person for medical marijuana in 2018, but experts are still conflicted about its use as an addiction treatment.
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Theft charges against Philly pol highlight Pa.’s lax reimbursement system for state lawmakers
Per diems allow legislators to collect flat-rate payments intended for food and lodging without turning over any receipts. They were front and center in the charges against Margo Davidson.
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Feds roll back ‘confusing’ addiction funding rules that had deadly consequence in Pa.
The change impacts people who need addiction treatment and use medical marijuana for a substance use or mental health disorder.
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High court gives Bucks County OK to delay eviction cases while tenants wait for rental relief
Advocates hope the ruling will prompt other counties to issue similar orders, guaranteeing that tenants won’t lose their homes while waiting for help.
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N. Annville Twp. Planning Commission considers changes to solar ordinance
N. Annville Township Planning Commission ponders changes to 2019 solar energy ordinance. Would not impact current application for 1,200 acre solar farm.
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National Weather Service confirms that tornado touched down near Myerstown
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an “EF-0” tornado touched down northwest of Myerstown on the late afternoon of Thursday, July 29.
