Rep. Thompson introduces HEALTH Act for telehealth services

Howard, PA — Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced the bipartisan Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth, or the HEALTH Act. The bill will codify Medicare reimbursement for community health centers and rural health clinics for telehealth services. The COVID-19 pandemic... Read More.

Auditor General DePasquale calls for new criminal justice reforms

Harrisburg, PA – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today said Pennsylvania could potentially save millions of taxpayer dollars and make society safer and stronger by continuing to reform the state’s criminal justice system. DePasquale released a special report outlining 18 recommendations to encourage continued bipartisan interest... Read More.

Wolf and lawmakers clash over emergency declaration

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the GOP-controlled Legislature are heading toward a legal clash over the emergency declaration he issued at the beginning of the pandemic. Lawmakers voted to end it, Wolf insisted he holds veto power and business owners are... Read More.

Rockton man jailed for 100 mph police chase while DUI

Brady Township, PA – A Rockton man was jailed for allegedly fleeing from police at more than 100 miles per hour while under the influence of alcohol. State Police in DuBois reportedly saw 55-year-old Jon Weis speeding on Carson Hill Road in Brady Township on... Read More.