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Even more of Pa.’s broadband funding will go to satellite after last-minute cost-cutting

by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — More Pennsylvanians will receive satellite internet service from SpaceX after last-minute changes to the state’s plan to spend more than $700 million in broadband funding. The latest adjustments continue a shift that began last summer, when the Trump administration, seeking to lower costs, overhauled the rules for a massive broadband grant program. Asked about the most recent changes, a spokesperson for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, which oversees the program, said the agency rejected projects ...

AI infiltrates health care in Pa.

Artificial intelligence is monitoring patient data for cases of sepsis in Pennsylvania hospitals, becoming deeply embedded in insurance companies’ prior authorizations, and tapping a database to reduce negative drug-on-drug reactions. Those examples of AI’s rapid infiltration of the state’s medical care apparatus came out Tuesday during an informational meeting in the Capitol held by two House committees. Lawmakers heard from medical and insurance professionals how AI is saving time and improving outcomes - but they also expressed concerns and flat-out skepticism. State Rep. ...

ICE agents deployed to two Pa. airports

On Tuesday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were deployed to two airports in Pennsylvania. Reports surfaced from national outlets on Monday that President Donald Trump’s administration would send ICE agents to 14 airports across the country at Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, checkpoints amid the partial government shutdown. Philadelphia International Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport were included on that list. The partial government shutdown began on Feb. 14, as Democrats and Republicans in Congress have yet to reach a spending agreement to ...

Voters divided over whether Biden or Trump fared better on economy, foreign policy

By Sarah Roderick-Fitch | The Center Square (The Center Square) – American voters are split right down the middle when asked to compare the last year of former President Joe Biden’s presidency with the first year of President Donald Trump’s return to office on the issues of foreign policy and the economy, according to new polling. The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll results show that exactly half the country feels Trump fared better on both issues, and the other half feels Biden fared better. The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll was conducted by Noble Predictive ...

Why Pa. pharmacies keep closing and how lawmakers want to slow the trend, explained in 7 stats

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Since July, Spotlight PA has written several stories about hundreds of pharmacy closures across Pennsylvania and how they force patients to travel further, wait longer, or simply go without medications they rely on. One reason our news organization has continued reporting on the issue is the reaction we’ve received from so many people across the state. About 30 readers reached out after our initial story, many describing their own problems. There are also many different aspects to dive into, including how state lawmakers have tried to ...

Medical center seeks artwork for Huntingdon clinic

HUNTINGDON — James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center is seeking artwork from veterans and community members for display at its new community-based outpatient clinic in Huntingdon. The initiative aims to feature artwork created by veterans in clinic spaces, with themes including military service, patriotism, regional culture and personal resilience. Submissions are currently being accepted for the Huntingdon clinic, which is scheduled to open this summer. The initial collection period runs through April 10. Those interested are asked to submit a photo of their artwork by email to ...