Pennsylvania Senate rules out recreational marijuana in 2026 budget
In Harrisburg , Senate GOP leadership ruled out recreational marijuana in the coming 2026 budget. The governor proposed a 51.5 billion plan with a 4.5 billion deficit, while lawmakers seek a budget deal. The House trimmed the proposal, but deficits persist as talks continue.
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Fears about funds imperil rural hospital outlook
New Castle Rep Marla Brown says Medicaid and Medicare cuts may not end services at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She plans a meeting with UPMC Jameson and Horizon President Dave Patton to review the hospital’s status amid unvalidated rural-hospital closure warnings funded by Democratic senators. Brown criticized a $50 billion budget with a $5 billion deficit, urging restraint as she notes youth migration and fixed incomes.
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Sharon Regional Faces Loss After Former Ownership Shift
A state report by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council shows Sharon Regional Health System posting a 17 million operating loss in fiscal 2024, down from 34 million in 2023. Patient revenue fell to 105 million from 108 million prior year, with a 33 million drop versus 2022. the period ends June 30.
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Prism Initiative opens community room for LGBTQ residents
The New Castle Prism Initiative, a Rust Belt Revitalization project by Trevor and Nathaniel Preisel, launches a 4:30 p.m. Saturday grand opening at Third Independent Presbyterian Church to serve Lawrence County's LGBTQ community. The effort teams with local organizations after Pride SEE PRISM.
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