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News from May 2022

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42 people die in Pennsylvania with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 14, 2022

By Keystone Today | May 19, 2022

There were 42 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 2.3% decrease from the previous week.

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Fewer than 40% of Americans approve of Biden's job as president, while gas prices continue to rise

By Andy Nghiem | May 19, 2022

As the cost of gas continues to rises in Pennsylvania and across the nation, a recent poll indicates that less than half of Americans approve of President Joe Biden's job performance, especially his handling of the nation's economy.

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Joyce: 'It's time for President Biden to address the baby formula shortage that Pennsylvania families are facing'

By Andy Nghiem | May 19, 2022

As parents in Pennsylvania and across the nation face a shortage of baby formula, a Florida lawmaker says she has proof that the Biden administration is supplying undocumented immigrants at the Southern border with plenty of formula.

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Mastriano on winning the GOP gubernatorial nomination for Pennsylvania: 'We have the faith, bold leadership and work ethic necessary to take this Commonwealth forward'

By Andy Nghiem | May 19, 2022

Having won the GOP nomination in Pennsylvania's gubernatorial election, State Sen. Doug Mastriano will face off against Josh Shapiro in the general election in November.

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Snead on ARPA funding for child care: 'Early learning systems cultivate our youngest minds'

By Bob Martin | May 19, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf announced a new $98 million grant funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money to be used for certified childcare providers to support recruiting and retaining employees.

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Pennsylvania: 27 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending April 30

By Keystone Today | May 19, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 27 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending April 30.

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47 people die from kidney disease in Pennsylvania during week ending May 7

By Keystone Today | May 19, 2022

There were 47 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending May 7, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

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60 people die in Pennsylvania with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending May 14, 2022

By Keystone Today | May 19, 2022

There were 60 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 13% decrease from the previous week.

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30 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Pennsylvania during week ending May 7

By Keystone Today | May 19, 2022

There were 30 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending May 7, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

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Montgomeryville BPN Open House on May 25

By Press release submission | May 19, 2022

Montgomeryville BPN Open House on May 25

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Fort Washington BPN Open House on May 25

By Press release submission | May 19, 2022

Fort Washington BPN Open House on May 25

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Corman assumes role of lieutenant governor as Fetterman recovers from stroke and surgery

By Bob Martin | May 18, 2022

The Wolf administration announced on May 17 that as Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D-PA) undergoes a "standard medical procedure," president pro tempore of the Senate, Jake Corman, will temporarily take the role of acting lieutenant governor.

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450 people die in Pennsylvania from cancer in week ending May 14, 2022

By Keystone Today | May 18, 2022

There were 450 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 5.5% decrease from the previous week.

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Pennsylvania collected $2.3 billion in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By Keystone Today | May 18, 2022

Of the $49.6 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2021, 4.7 percent, or $2.3 billion, came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Pennsylvania during week ending April 30?

By Keystone Today | May 18, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 815 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 30.

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31 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Pennsylvania during week ending April 30

By Keystone Today | May 18, 2022

There were 31 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending April 30, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

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442 people die in Pennsylvania from heart disease in week ending May 14, 2022

By Keystone Today | May 18, 2022

There were 442 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 18.6% decrease from the previous week.

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Pennsylvania collected 79.4% more in taxes on amusements licenses in 2021

By Keystone Today | May 18, 2022

Of the $49.6 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2021, $48.1 million came from taxes on amusements licenses, a 79.4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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GOLF OUTING - Board of Governors Krajsa Cup Golf Classic 2022 on May 23

By Press release submission | May 18, 2022

GOLF OUTING - Board of Governors Krajsa Cup Golf Classic 2022 on May 23

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2022 Music in the Park Concert Series: SteelCreek Band (Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber) on May 22

By Press release submission | May 18, 2022

2022 Music in the Park Concert Series: SteelCreek Band (Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber) on May 22