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Inside the Pennsylvania battleground races that could decide control of U.S. House

Pennsylvania is likely to play a crucial role in determining the balance of power in Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, with four U.S. House seats expected to be competitive — more than any other state. “Each of these districts are within a couple of …

1/2 Playbook: Pennsylvania In Spotlight Again in 2026

🍾  Let’s Get This Party Started. Thank you for making us part of your daily routine. Happy New Year!  🗞️  In Today’s PoliticsPA Playbook. Why We’re Watching Pennsylvania — Again — In 2026. Troopers Accuse Top Brass Of Retaliation. O’Connor To Be Sworn In …

Medicaid’s 30-Year Refusal to Stop Funding the Dead

For more than 30 years, Washington has known that Medicaid hemorrhages taxpayer dollars through fraud, waste, and abuse, including payments for people who are already dead. What is remarkable is not the discovery of these failures but the federal …

Pennsylvania awarded $193 million for rural health care from Trump bill that also cut Medicaid

Pennsylvania drivers to face fines under Paul Miller’s Law in 2026 as several new state laws take effect

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s distracted driving law will take full effect in 2026, marking one of the most consequential legal shifts for motorists in years. It headlines a slate of new laws set to roll out across the commonwealth. Beginning June 5, …

$193M in federal funding secured to boost rural health care

State Gov. Josh Shapiro announced this week that Pennsylvania has been awarded $193 million in federal funding for the first year of its approved five-year Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP), to foster innovation and improve access to essential health …

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court Retention Results and What It Means for Law and Democracy

Image Credits: Markus Spiske, Unsplash On Nov. 4, 2025, all three Democratic supreme court justices up for their retention election won, keeping a 5-2 majority in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. While state elections are often overlooked by mainstream …

Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity Looks to Unseat Incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro

Image Credits: Historic Capitol Building of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg (Bkamprath) Unsplash On Aug. 18, Treasurer of Pennsylvania, Stacy Garrity (R) announced that she will be running for the Governor of Pennsylvania, challenging incumbent Josh Shapiro (D) …

Housing is the Next Frontier in Proactive Care. Here’s How Health Plans Can Help

Maria had been living paycheck to paycheck for years, managing her type 2 diabetes as best she could. But when a stubborn infection turned into a serious complication – what the doctor at the ER called a “hyperglycemic crisis” – she found herself …

Crackdown on social service providers leaves some without housing assistance

Beyond the state of the economy and the cost of housing, it’s unclear the degree to which a notable uptick in statewide housing evictions can be linked to a drop in state funding for social service providers amid sweeping allegations of Medicaid-backed …

James "Jim" Perkins

James C. Perkins, age 92 of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Jim was born on February 18, 1933 in Lake City, Iowa, the son of Cecil and Lucille (Pruter) Perkins. During his high school years, Jim’s family moved from Iowa to northern …

Georgia officials propose prioritizing urgent needs in disability services

Our newsletters uncover the insights you need to understand the issues facing Coastal Georgia—delivered to your inbox five times a week. A key program aimed at helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain access to home care …

Our View: Standing up for accuracy in fraud allegations

Thumbs up to former U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Tom Heffelfinger who offered an important balancing viewpoint based on facts to recent First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson’s speculative press conference on fraud in Minnesota. Thompson’s office is …

State laws over past 50 years impact daily life

The following state laws enacted during the past 50 years impact the everyday lives of Pennsylvanians and underscore that events at the statehouse matter. The laws reflect changes in society, human rights, consumer rights, the introduction of new …

Pa. awarded $193 million in federal funds for Rural Health Transformation Plan

Harrisburg, Pa. — The federal government has awarded the Commonwealth of Pa. $193 million for the first year of its approved, five-year Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP). This plan was created to foster innovation and improve access to essential …

Trump Administration’s Historic Rural Health Care Investments Hailed Nationwide

Through the President’s landmark Working Families Tax Cuts legislation, unprecedented investments and resources are being directed to states to strengthen rural health care access across the country. This week, the Trump Administration announced the first- …

Health Headlines: December 2025

House of Representatives Passes Healthcare Bill Without ACA Subsidies The House of Representatives passed a healthcare bill earlier this month effectively ending efforts to extend the expanded tax credits to subsidize Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plan …

Washington officials blast conservatives for Minnesota-style day care fraud claims in new state

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller assesses the alleged Somali fraud case centered in Minnesota on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A top blue-state governor slammed conservatives for inflicting " …

Georgia agency proposes changes to waiting list for services for people with disabilities

A key program aimed at helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain access to home care may be getting a refresh in 2026. Officials at Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities unveiled a series …

Winter Safety for Canadian Seniors: Staying Warm, Safe, and Independent

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA, January 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the winter months in Canada it is important for older adults to properly prepare for the season’s unique challenges. This is especially important as the Canadian senior …

Guide Naturopathe 2026 : Défis et Opportunités du Métier Publié Gratuitement

L'École de Naturopathie et Sophrologie publie un guide complet analysant les défis, opportunités et stratégies de réussite pour les naturopathes en 2026. PARIS, FRANCE, January 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- L'École de Naturopathie et …

NADclinic and HarleyDoc announce strategic partnership to scale medically governed longevity and performance services

NADclinic announces a strategic partnership with HarleyDoc. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NADclinic, a UK and international longevity, diagnostics and performance optimisation group, today announces a strategic …

Africa Led Petition Challenges Global Climate and Corporate Harm Standards

Petition filed at the African Commission calls for a new global framework to assess climate, environmental, and corporate harm BANJUL, BANJUL, GAMBIA, January 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An Africa-led coalition anchored by the Fair Start …

Helvetic Clinics festigt Position als europäischer Marktführer im Zahntourismus mit 16 % Wachstum im Jahr 2025

Helvetic Clinics, beste Zahnklinik in Ungarn: 16% Wachstum in 2025 durch Schweizer Qualität und ISO 9001 Zertifizierung. BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, January 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helvetic Clinics, eine der renommiertesten Adressen für …

H2Ocean Marks a Defining Year of Innovation, Scientific Leadership, and Global Growth in 2025

2025 marked a year of innovation, scientific collaboration, national recognition, education, and infrastructure growth for H2Ocean’s sea salt based products. STUART, FL, UNITED STATES, January 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- H2Ocean, the original …

Coboggi Elevates Industrial Esthetics Through Advanced Aluminum Alloy Surface Engineering

DONGGUAN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, January 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the global consumer electronics, personal care, and home goods industries increasingly prioritize “material-driven design,” the demand for structural components that combine …

Femometer Ring Air Welcomes the New Year with Exclusive Campaign Updates

The Kickstarter campaign for Femometer Ring Air, a next-generation smart ring for women’s health, and also tracker for sleep, heart rate, stress & activity. PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kickstarter …

New Era of Fermentation: SINOFN Health's Global Health Vision

TIANJIN, TIANJIN, CHINA, January 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wellness-driven era of 2025, the global beverage industry is witnessing a seismic shift from sugary sodas to functional, "alive" alternatives. As gut health becomes …

Sabai Thai Spa Selected for Top Thai Inspired Hospitality and Wellness Spa of the Year by IAOTB

The International Association of Top Businesses (IAOTB) will honor Sabai Thai Spa at their annual red carpet awards gala in NYC at the Plaza Hotel NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sabai Thai Spa was selected for …

VoAgents Launches Enterprise Voice AI Platform to Help Businesses Automate Customer Conversations and Scale Operations

VoAgents' self-learning voice AI technology enables 24/7 customer engagement, lead conversion, and operational efficiency across industries. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, CANADA, January 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VoAgents, a leading innovator …

Brotman|Winter|Fried Is Proud to Represent These Seven Companies at CES 2026

Global Technology Showcase hits Las Vegas next week, Jan. 6-9, 2026 LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brotman|Winter|Fried Companies at CES 2026 Dentomi - Venetian Hall G, Eureka Park, Booth #63200 - https:…

It’s a New Year and there is a New Definition of Aging Gracefully: 'Natural' Is 2026’s New Aesthetic Trend

It’s a New Year and there is a New Definition of Aging Gracefully: “Natural” Is 2026’s New Aesthetic Trend BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Founder of Maven Medi Spa in Beverly Hills, Ani Apinyan, FNP-BC, …

Dr. Michael Sohl's XCel Smile Dental Implants Procedure

Dr. Michael Sohl Introduces XCel Smile Dental Implants: Next-Generation, Fully Digital Approach to Full-Arch Restoration STUART, FL, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Michael Sohl Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry, a …

Pearl Wellness Center: Los Angeles' Oldest Luxury Recovery Retreat Relocates to Prestigious Fairmont Century Plaza

Pearl Wellness Center LA Brings Over 20 Years of Plastic Surgery Aftercare and Medical Recovery Excellence to Century City's Premier Five-Star Hotel LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pearl Wellness Center …

Salt Cave Inc. Highlights Salt Caves as a Strategic Business Expansion for the New Year

Businesses increasingly add salt caves as wellness services while planning long-term growth and client engagement strategies. ORLEANS, MA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As businesses conclude the year and prepare for …

Crossroads Chiropractic KC Launches Corporate Wellness Program

Crossroads Chiropractic, a respected provider of chiropractic and wellness services in Kansas City, announced the launch of a new Corporate Wellness Program. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crossroads …

New Premier Senior Living Community, The Gallery at Fort Collins, Announces Early Spring Grand Opening

FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 2026 senior living landscape shifts toward holistic wellness and integrated care, The Gallery at Fort Collins has announced it will officially open its doors in early …

OctoNerv LLC Completes Functional Prototype as Part of Research-Stage Medical Technology in Reconstructive Healthcare

ALLENTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OctoNerv LLC, a privately held medical technology company based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, announced the completion of a functional electronic prototype as part of its ongoing …

Foster Crown Enters 2026 as the Nation’s First Physician Representation Firm for Locum Tenens and Direct Contracting

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Foster Crown, a healthcare management and consulting firm, is entering 2026 with a bold and unprecedented model that is reshaping how physicians engage with hospitals and …