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End of life: Pennsylvania deaths during week ending July 8 did not exceed death expectancy

By Keystone Today | Jul 9, 2023

Pennsylvania's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Governor Shapiro Announces EAM-Mosca Will Invest $20.6 Million to Expand its Manufacturing Operation in Luzerne County

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 9, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro announced that EAM-Mosca Corp., a leading provider of automatic strapping systems used in commercial packaging and headquartered in Hazleton, will invest $20.6 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Luzerne County, creating at least 50 new good-paying jobs within the next three years.

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Governor Shapiro Reopens I-95 in Philadelphia Twelve Days After Collapse

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 9, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll officially reopened six lanes of traffic on I-95 after the deadly fire and collapse of the roadway just 12 days ago.

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Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms Governor Shapiro’s Nominee to Lead the Department of Environmental Protection

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 8, 2023

he Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Governor Josh Shapiro’s cabinet nominee Secretary Rich Negrin to lead the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). With more than 35 years of public and private sector leadership and an extensive management track record, Secretary Negrin previously served as Vice President of Regulatory Policy and Strategy at Commonwealth Edison and as City Manager & Deputy Mayor of Administration & Coordination of the City of Philadelphia. He is the first Latino Secretary of DEP.

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518 people die from cancer in Pennsylvania during week ending July 1

By Keystone Today | Jul 8, 2023

There were 518 deaths from cancer reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 1, making up 21% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

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DeAngelis: 'He played the parents of Pennsylvania'

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 8, 2023

Corey DeAngelis, a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children, recently expressed his disapproval of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

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Senate Unanimously Confirms Governor Shapiro’s Nominee to Lead the Department of Corrections

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 8, 2023

The Senate unanimously confirmed Governor Josh Shapiro’s cabinet nominee Secretary Laurel Harry to lead the Department of Corrections.

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Moms for Liberty member: 'Protestor stands in front of our bus in an attempt to force us to stop so his friends can surround us completely'

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 7, 2023

Scarlett Johnson, a parent advocate and member of the political organization Moms for Liberty, recently took to Twitter to share a video showing a protester blocking the group's bus at its annual convention in Philadelphia.

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120 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Pennsylvania during week ending July 1

By Keystone Today | Jul 7, 2023

There were 120 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 1, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

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DeAngelis: 'Pennsylvania Senate just passed a bill to fund students instead of systems'

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 7, 2023

Last month, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a school voucher bill that was being championed by Gov. Josh Shapiro and fellow Democrats.

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Pennsylvania's miscellaneous tax revenues down 13.7% since Q2 2023

By Keystone Today | Jul 7, 2023

Pennsylvania collected $572 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 13.7% decrease from the same period the previous year when $663 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms Governor Shapiro’s Nominees to Lead the Departments of Education and Insurance, Office of the State Fire Commissioner

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed three of Governor Josh Shapiro’s cabinet nominations: Department of Education Secretary Khalid Mumin, Insurance Department Commissioner Michael Humphreys, and Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook. Read more about the cabinet members below.

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101 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Pennsylvania during week ending July 1

By Keystone Today | Jul 7, 2023

There were 101 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 1, making up 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

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Governor Shapiro Announces Schless Bottles Will Relocate to Pennsylvania, Create Nearly 100 New Manufacturing Jobs in Allentown

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 7, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Schless Bottles, a premium plastic jars and bottles manufacturer, will relocate from its current manufacturing facility in northern New Jersey to Allentown.

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Casey, Fetterman, Brown Laud New Biden Administration Proposed Rule Protecting Local Heroes Who Respond to Train Derailments

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 7, 2023

On July 6, 2023, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Deputy Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Tristan Brown in support of a proposed PHMSA rule requiring railroads to make real-time information regarding the contents of train cars available to emergency responders and to proactively push this information to emergency responders in the event of a derailment or other accident.

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65 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Pennsylvania during week ending July 1

By Keystone Today | Jul 6, 2023

There were 65 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 1, making up 2.6% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

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How many Under 25-year-olds died in Pennsylvania during week ending June 17?

By Keystone Today | Jul 6, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 15 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending June 17.

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77 people die from diabetes mellitus in Pennsylvania during week ending July 1

By Keystone Today | Jul 6, 2023

There were 77 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 1, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's miscellaneous tax revenues down 1% in Q2 2023

By Keystone Today | Jul 6, 2023

Pennsylvania collected $572 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 1% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Governor Shapiro Announces Pennsylvania Will Receive $1.16 Billion in New Federal Funding to Expand Affordable, High-Speed Internet Access Across the Commonwealth

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 6, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth will receive more than $1.16 billion in federal funding to expand broadband in unserved and underserved areas to make sure every Pennsylvanian has access to affordable, high-speed internet.