“There’s nothing that’s as horrible as watching a kid die who didn’t have to die, or get really sick and be permanently harmed," Dr. Wolynn said. “It tears your heart out.”
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In a country with one of the highest maternal mortality rates among wealthy nations, Black women are two-to-three times more likely to die in childbirth than their peers.
Dozens of state Capitol advocates this week were clear-eyed about how they’d change those numbers.
From @wdownard.bsky.social
I'm so excited to take part!! Can't wait to get started.
In a rapidly aging state, Pennsylvania officials are identifying ways to shore up services dedicated to its seniors — and $193 million for rural health could help build out a long-standing program to every corner of the commonwealth.
From @wdownard.bsky.social
Another day ... another announcement of impending layoffs at another national media organization.
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Pennsylvania — and its drivers — will be in the spotlight with high-profile events, including the FIFA World Cup and the NFL Draft.
So, Senate Republicans evaluated the tools at their disposal to crack down on aggressive driving and pushed for stronger enforcement.
From @wdownard.bsky.social
The PUC’s Investigation and Enforcement arm alleges UGI violated multiple state and federal regulations related to pipeline safety and is seeking $2.57 million in civil penalties — the maximum allowed by federal law — for the deadly accident in West Reading.
From @wdownard.bsky.social
Gender-affirming health records from UPMC can’t be made anonymous, federal judge rules penncapital-star.com/children-fam...
“The intent, I think, is to bog down the municipalities,” said Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery). “They’re obviously AI generated, and they are more of a malicious nuisance versus an actual Right-to-Know request.”
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It’s so gratifying to have an interview that the other person just runs with because they’re so passionate about a subject no one else has ever asked them about before.
Permitting reform, state grant funding and coordinated zoning approvals would all boost Pennsylvania’s homebuilding industry and revitalize local economies, according to testimony before a panel of state Senate Republicans on Wednesday.
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States are under pressure to deliver on their Rural Health Transformation Program dollars — federal reviews are in late summer and the next round of funding will be announced in October.
But PA estimated that dollars won't come to the state for at least another month.
I’m focusing on rural access at the Capital-Star, and thought this was an intriguing way to meet the need. After all, 90% of Americans live within five miles of a pharmacy.
Tucked away in the story is how one incumbent in a deeply red district slightly outraised one of the Democratic challengers attempting to unseat him.
Rep. Dan Meuser’s campaign also has the lowest cash on hand among the 16 U.S. House members seeking reelection in Pa.
“Pennsylvania has a statewide housing shortage … when the problem is statewide, the solution has to be statewide.”
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Gov. Josh Shapiro brought his proposed budget for the next year to lawmakers on Tuesday, pitching more than $53 billion in general fund spending — with nearly 80% of the money going to just two state agencies.
From @wdownard.bsky.social
Full story (with Golden Girls identifiers intact!):
Launching a public pressure campaign to make sure @timlambert-pa.bsky.social doesn't edit this out of my housing story.
‘These kids are invisible’: Child abuse deaths spur clash over homeschool regulation stateline.org/2026/01/29/t...
“These priorities reflect our enduring commitment to providing exceptional services while using tax dollars in a responsible manner,” said Kyle Kopko, the executive director of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania.
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Nothing but admiration for my colleagues on the ground in Minnesota documenting what's happening.
@maxnesterak.bsky.social @nicolehneri.bsky.social @madisonmcvan.bsky.social @minnesotareformer.com
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Pa. Supreme Court upholds Philadelphia judge suspension over partisan Facebook posts penncapital-star.com/campaigns-el...
The New York Times is reporting that these grants have been restored btw
Mental health in the Pennsylvania Farm Show spotlight as feds abruptly terminate grant funding penncapital-star.com/agriculture-...
“People are more than statistics. It is safe to say that most people involved in agriculture know at least one person who has struggled,” said Lisa Wherry, a Pennsylvania Farm Bureau member.
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Garrity took her first shot at Shapiro 15 seconds into her half hour speech, painting him as someone “who talks to the national press first” rather than state-level media. She mentioned the sitting governor by name at least 30 times.
From @wdownard.bsky.social
Thousands of Pennsylvanians have left the state’s only Affordable Care Act marketplace, Pennie, following sharp increases in monthly premiums due to expiring enhanced federal subsidies.
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House Bill 2109 from Rep. Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia):
I unabashedly love silly bill names. What do you mean there's a proposal about a serious housing policy that references an iconic '80s TV show?
UPDATE: President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States will “run the country” of Venezuela until “a proper transition can take place,” following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a strike against the South American nation. via @statesnewsroom.com #ncpol
