Governor Signs Bill Into Law That Raises Cell Phone Charges
A new law in Pennsylvania will soon increase cell phone bills statewide. Signed by Governor Josh Shapiro on Monday, it raises the 9-1-1 surcharge fee from $1.65 to $1.97. The fee, which helps fund local emergency services, has not been adjusted since 2015. The increase aims to address rising costs for equipment and technology.
Read MoreState Police Searching For Man Accused Of Home Improvement Fraud
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for 34-year-old Matthew Wilson, who is wanted for home improvement fraud. Wilson is accused of taking $6,000 from a woman for a backup generator that was never delivered. Investigators say he could be anywhere now, and he may be ripping off new victims. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is […]
Read MorePennie Enrollment Period Now Open
Pennsylvanians looking for health coverage are reminded to enroll in the state’s Pennie program by December 15. Those under 65 seeking coverage should visit www.Pennie.com, not www.Healthcare.gov. Late enrollments could delay coverage until February 1. You should also check if your doctors are in-network and ensure that your prescriptions are covered.
Read MorePA Supreme Court Steps In Again After Casey Refuses To Accept Defeat
DEMOCRATIC ELECTION OFFICIALS HERE IN PENNSYLVANIA HAVE AGREED TO ADHERE TO THE STATE’S SUPREME COURT RULING AROUND THE ONGOING SENATE RACE RECOUNT…. GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO RESPONDED TO THE RULING, SAYING THAT STATE LAW CAN’T BE IGNORED AND DOING SO WOULD DAMAGE THE FAITH IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS.
Read MoreCasey Still Refuses To Accept Defeat – State Supreme Court Rules Against Recount
PENNSYLVANIA’S SENATE ELECTION IS DRAWING NATIONAL ATTENTION. SENATOR BOB CASEY LOST TO NOW SENATOR-ELECT DAVE MCCORMICK, BUT YET HE IS PUSHING AHEAD WITH A RECOUNT DESPITE A STATE SUPREME COURT RULING AGAINST HIM… 2024-11-19 – WVPO-REP-CASEY LOSS (BLUE)
Read More7 Arrested In Healthcare Fraud Scheme Including 1 From East Stroudsburg
Seven people have been indicted on conspiracy charges for committing health care fraud involving “foot baths.” The scheme involved billing health insurance for unnecessary prescription drug combinations marketed as foot soak treatments. The suspects, including 43 year old Melissa Driscoll of East Stroudsburg, are accused of using pharmacies here in Pennsylvania to process fraudulent orders. […]
Read MoreKohberger Attorneys Now Challenging PA Arrest
Defense attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four Idaho students, are now challenging his arrest here in Pennsylvania. They claim law enforcement violated his rights during his December 2022 arrest in Monroe County, citing unlawful entry and failure to provide him promptly with his Miranda Rights. Despite the claims, local officials maintain that the […]
Read MoreRoad Safety Efforts Ramping Up Ahead Of Holiday
With the holiday season approaching, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police are stepping up efforts to ensure road safety. Beginning tomorrow (11/20) and running through January 1, sobriety checkpoints and patrols will be set up across the state. The initiative coincides with AAA’s estimate that nearly 80 million people will be traveling for Thanksgiving.
Read MoreCasey’s Refusal To Concede Heating Up On Both Sides
THE ONGOING RECOUNT OF PENNSYLVANIA’S BALLOTS IS NOT FREE OF SCRUTINY OR LEGAL CHALLENGES…. DEMOCRATIC INCUMBENT SENATOR BOB CASEY HAS NOT YET CONCEDED.
Read MorePenn State And Football Player Face Lawsuits
Penn State University and freshman football player De’Andre Cook are facing a lawsuit after a 6-year-old boy was struck by Cook riding an e-scooter on campus in February. It happened when Cook failed to stop at a stop sign, hitting the child, who sustained multiple injuries. The boy’s father is seeking $100,000 for negligence.
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