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Gender-affirming health records from UPMC can’t be made anonymous, federal judge rules
U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon said the DOJ’s request carries a “stench” of ill-intent.
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‘Victoria’s Law’ aims to stop the sale of animals raised in puppy mills in Pa.
Under a new proposal in the state House, pet stores in Pennsylvania would be barred from selling animals from large-scale breeders, described by critics as puppy mills, where dogs kept for breeding often endure years of inhumane treatment.
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Amid mixed employment news for the nation, Pennsylvania is third in the country for layoff notices
Among the companies laying off the largest numbers are Amazon Fresh and the supermarket chain GIANT.
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York County GOP Rep. Seth Grove to leave office Sunday
Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) revealed in May that he would not seek reelection for a 10th term, ending the announcement with “Lets get back to work,” but no indication he would resign before the end of his term.
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House panel passes bill to make non-English speaking workers safer in the meatpacking industry
Employers would be required to provide training in any language spoken by at least 5% of work force.
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Gov. Shapiro joins Philadelphia in lawsuit fighting slavery memorial’s removal
The National Park Service last week removed interpretive signage at the former site of the president’s house on Independence Mall, where visitors flock to see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The exhibit included historical details of the nine people enslaved in the house where Washington and First Lady Martha Washington lived.
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Pa. Supreme Court upholds Philadelphia judge suspension over partisan Facebook posts
In the decision, the justices adopted a new standard for determining limits on speech by sitting judges.
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Mental health in the Pennsylvania Farm Show spotlight as feds abruptly terminate grant funding
Farmer suicide rates are significantly higher than the rates for the overall population.
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GOP Rep. Delozier won’t seek reelection, putting her Cumberland County district in play
Republican state Rep. Sheryl Delozier announced Tuesday she will not seek reelection after nine terms, putting her Cumberland County district up for grabs.
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Federal budget bill would raid fund for cleaning up abandoned coal mines
Pennsylvania, with the most abandoned sites in the nation, would likely be hardest hit by cuts, experts say.
