Results from PA’s America in One Room deliberative forum. And Lancaster Co’s America250 events kick off this summer.

Rural health care and job training top a list of Pennsylvanians’ priorities, according to results of a recently-released special survey of public opinion. The process, designed like a town hall for people across the state, softened participants’ strongest political stances. 

State House Democrats blocked a vote on a bill to prohibit transgender girls from competing in school sports, late last week. The move comes after House Republicans used a political maneuver to force debate on the bipartisan Senate bill. We break down how it happened.

Pennsylvania is among the states which have reached a multi-year, $720 million-dollar settlement with eight drug manufacturers. The deal stems from the companies' manufacuture of opioids and the part they played in a nationwide crisis regarding addiction and death. 

Last week marked a grim anniversary in Harrisburg. It's been two years since fire engulfed the Broad Street Market's brick building.

You may have noticed new Pennsylvania license plates are hitting the roads. After 26 years Pennsylvania redesigned its license plate. 

And a deep dive with Jeff Vasser, president and CEO of Discover Lancaster, who explains how Lancaster County is getting a jump on next year's America250 celebrations by kicking off events this summer.

 

 

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