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Government

Oct 5, 2018

Massage board scales back fee hikes

Massage therapists are facing an increase in state licensing costs, a jump that is less than initially projected but that one observer believes may lead more therapists to practice without a license.

Oct 5, 2018

Less-expensive health coverage stalled in Pa.

The Trump Administration's plan to extend association health plans to individuals and small employers has largely stalled going into the open-enrollment season, if not beyond, at least in Pennsylvania.

Oct 5, 2018

Is Pa. on the ‘right track’ or does it need a ‘cleanup guy’ to lead it down a new path?

Pennsylvania voters are being asked a relatively simple question as they decide who should be the state's next governor.

Oct 2, 2018

Cumberland County health care workers plead guilty to opioid diversion charges

Two Cumberland County health care workers have pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining oxycodone and morphine pills from a family medical practice in Upper Allen Township.

Oct 2, 2018

Former Rite Aid VP pleads guilty in $5.7M kickback scheme

A former Rite Aid Corp. executive has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion charges for his role in a $5.7 million vendor kickback scheme.

Oct 2, 2018

Wolf, Wagner face off in one and only gubernatorial debate

The incumbent Democratic governor and his Republican challenger, both from York County, met Monday night in the only scheduled debate of the fall gubernatorial campaign.

Sep 28, 2018

PennDOT: Roundabouts reducing crashes, fatalities

Crashes, injuries and fatalities in the commonwealth decreased at four midstate intersection where roundabouts have been installed, according to data collected by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Sep 26, 2018

Proposed York County stormwater agency could mean new fees for businesses

A proposed new agency in York County could cost businesses a hefty annual fee.

Sep 26, 2018

The clock is ticking for Harrisburg to maintain special taxing authority, exit Act 47

Harrisburg's goal of exiting Act 47 but maintaining special taxing authority under the state program for distressed municipalities is in the hands of the General Assembly.

Sep 25, 2018

Public hearing on York County casino slated for Nov. 1

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has scheduled a Nov. 1 hearing to gather public input on plans for a mini-casino at the York Galleria in Springettsbury Township.

Sep 24, 2018

Former Rite Aid VP and Atlanta business owners charged in $5.7M kickback scheme

A former Rite Aid Corp. vice president and two owners of an Atlanta-based company have been charged for their alleged roles in a $5.7 million vendor kickback scheme, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said Friday.

Sep 21, 2018

State panel says proposed overtime regs need more work

A state panel tasked with reviewing regulations is questioning the cost, timing and need for the Wolf administration's proposed rules for expanding overtime eligibility.