Ed Mahon | Spotlight PA
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Several charities in Pennsylvania provide syringe services in their communities despite a state law that puts them at risk. -
The data could help identify outliers who might be bending or breaking Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana law.
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Federal officials accused an Allegheny County adviser of causing public retirement funds to invest in a class of shares with higher fees. In the settlement, he did not admit or deny the allegations.
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Opioid payments for county governments and county district attorney offices equaled about $6.50 per resident across the state last year. But there were big differences.
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A drug task force, a county detective, and body scanner at a county jail are some of the proposed uses that county officials across the state have sought clarity on.
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A sponsor of the legislation said it would help “level the playing field” between doctors and third-party companies.
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The oversight board also does not let the public speak at meetings and says it’s not subject to the state’s Right-to-Know Law.
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In Pennsylvania, there’s currently no single resource for people to see how counties and local governments plan to spend the money. But understanding the process can help you influence it.
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Shapiro's budget proposals include boosting money for public health agencies, programs to prevent maternal mortality, and taxing recreational marijuana sales.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro has touted the money as “specifically earmarked for treatment,” but some counties want to hire more police officers and bolster drug task forces.
