Turnpike seeks foreign cash for a major project
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission agents began courting Chinese investors promising permanent residency under a U S law in exchange for loans to fund a $420 million link between the turnpike and I 95 in suburban Philadelphia. The Delaware Valley Regional Center aims to raise 200 million from about 400 investors at 500 000 each to cut borrowing costs and speed construction while brokers and lawyers collect millions in fees.
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Grand jury proceedings on Brown shooting conclude
Jurors examined witnesses over months from Sept to Nov, weighing conflicting accounts of the Aug 9 shooting. They heard testimony from a medical examiner, police, FBI agents, civilian witnesses, and forensic experts, including a family pathologist, before deliberating about deadly force standards and delivering their decision on Nov 24.
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Wilson
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North Dakota hosts 37 robotics teams in Sioux Union event
Westcott notes 37 teams compete with Day One for marketing, speaking, and documentation tasks. Day Two features actual robot driving in a two by two by two foot cube limit. Each team has six three minute rounds to accumulate points, with potential advancement to semis and finals.
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Miller
Milestone program aided by grants and private gifts
Mr. Miller cited a stunning program made possible by 40,000 in grants and 50,000 from private donations from individuals and businesses. Westcott said the intense, unique experience was emotional and exciting as teams even bring pep bands. The goal was to reach North Dakota, and Miller acknowledged the payoff for the team.
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Justices weigh limits of free speech over Internet
The Supreme Court or federal appeals area weighs First Amendment limits in the Anthony Elonis case. Elonis from Bethlehem Pa faces questions over his Facebook posts including violent song lyrics about killing his wife and shooting a kindergarten class. The government argues intent is irrelevant and threats are judged by a reasonable person.
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Elonis
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Pennsylvania Medicaid overhaul to split benefits levels
The Corbett plan reshapes adult Medicaid into two benefit levels low and high risk with coverage changes starting Jan 1. Gov elect Wolf opposes the complexity and may unwind parts after taking office. Expanding eligibility allows more people to qualify but raises concerns about coverage accuracy and confusion during transitions.
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Pennsylvania
State Department of Human Services
Kristen Dama
Community Legal Services of
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