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Pennsylvania Seeks CDC Aid in Measles Outbreak Amid Death Toll Dispute
health21 days ago

Pennsylvania Seeks CDC Aid in Measles Outbreak Amid Death Toll Dispute

Pennsylvania has formally asked the CDC for emergency Epi-Aid assistance to manage a measles outbreak that has grown to more than 700 cases across 37 counties and four measles-associated deaths. The move comes amid a dispute with Health Secretary RFK Jr. over whether those deaths should be counted in a national tally, with officials signaling the request could be rescinded if the CDC cannot transparently report the fatalities. Governor Shapiro and state health officials accuse RFK Jr. of politicizing the outbreak, while the CDC says federal outbreak support is separate from how fatalities are tabulated. Vaccination efforts appear to be slowing, with MMR doses dropping from about 3,500 in August to roughly 1,100 in early September.

via HuffPost|
#cdc#health#measles
Kennedy pressures CDC to scrub Pennsylvania measles deaths from tally, sources say
politics1 month ago

Kennedy pressures CDC to scrub Pennsylvania measles deaths from tally, sources say

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. allegedly asked the CDC’s new director to remove two Pennsylvania measles-related deaths from the agency’s online tally after questioning whether measles contributed to the fatalities; the director reportedly approved the change, fueling criticism of political interference in public health data. The CDC paused updating its measles page as the dispute with Pennsylvania officials and Governor Shapiro unfolded, with the agency signaling that it is still reviewing the cases and that information is not yet conclusive. The episode comes amid a broader rise in measles cases and debates over vaccines, with Pennsylvania reporting around 540 cases this year.

via Yahoo|
#cdc#kennedy#measles
Shapiro pushes tough stance on data centers with GRID order
politics1 month ago

Shapiro pushes tough stance on data centers with GRID order

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro criticized data-center developers for not caring about local communities and unveiled the GRID executive order, mandating community buy-in, locally funded power, and protections for water and air before AI data centers can seek state permits, while removing such projects from fast-track review amid his re-election bid and a broader national debate over data-center construction.

via CNBC|
#ai#data-centers#grid-requirements
Shapiro backs Kanter in WNBA gender-policy clash
sports1 month ago

Shapiro backs Kanter in WNBA gender-policy clash

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro sides with Enes Kanter amid the WNBA’s transgender-eligibility row, challenging critics to prove Kanter is acting in bad faith as Kanter and Royce White floated declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft; despite the WNBA and players’ union citing no public transgender policy, the 2026 CBA already restricts eligibility to women, keeping the dispute in the spotlight while investigations continue.

via hitc.com|
#2026-cba#enes-kanter-freedom#shapiro
politics4 months ago

Shapiro-backed Brooks clinches Democratic nomination in PA’s 7th District

Bob Brooks, a firefighter union leader endorsed by Governor Josh Shapiro, won the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 7th District and will face GOP Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in November, a win that underscores Shapiro’s push to flip four swing seats and boost the DCCC. The bid drew broad Democratic support and notable endorsements despite scrutiny over old social-media posts and a family property dispute, with outside groups like Lead Left spending in the race to influence the outcome.

via Politico|
#7th-district#bob-brooks#democrats
Pennsylvania launches five-city free concert series for America's 250th
local6 months ago

Pennsylvania launches five-city free concert series for America's 250th

Pennsylvania will host a free five-city summer concert series celebrating America's 250th anniversary, headlined by Cole Swindell in State College (May 23) and featuring The Fray (Erie, June 6), The Avett Brothers (Hershey, June 13), Lady A (Wilkes-Barre, June 20), and a Pittsburgh finale with Nelly and Third Eye Blind (June 27); tickets are free but must be reserved via america250pa.org, with more artists to be announced.

via CBS News|
#america250pa#concert-series#free-concerts
Shapiro calls for end to Minnesota immigration mission and for Noem to be fired amid funding clash
politics8 months ago

Shapiro calls for end to Minnesota immigration mission and for Noem to be fired amid funding clash

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told CBS Mornings that the Trump administration's Minnesota immigration crackdown must be terminated after a fatal shooting by federal agents, and he said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem should be fired. He pressed Congress to block funding for the operation in the DHS package moving through the Senate, arguing the approach is wrong and must end, as Tom Homan is set to oversee the effort and a funding deadline looms.

via CBS News|
#dhs-funding#immigration#minnesota
Walz Faces Foreign-Ties Question in Harris Vetting, CNN Reports
politics8 months ago

Walz Faces Foreign-Ties Question in Harris Vetting, CNN Reports

Four CNN sources say Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was asked by Kamala Harris’s vetting team whether he had ever been an agent of a foreign government—prompts cited China's influence as Walz had traveled there before his political career—mirroring a similar line of questioning that led Dana Remus to ask Josh Shapiro if he had ever been an agent for Israel. Shapiro called that inquiry offensive and linked it to concerns about antisemitism; aides describe vetting as a standard but sometimes expanded process, and Harris allies disclosed Walz’s questioning to help explain the rushed vetting as she moved to join the ticket.

via CNN|
#foreign-agent#kamala-harris#politics
PA progressives pressure Shapiro on caregiver pay as 2028 bid looms
politics8 months ago

PA progressives pressure Shapiro on caregiver pay as 2028 bid looms

Democrats in Pennsylvania urge Gov. Josh Shapiro to include a pay boost for in‑home care workers in his 2026 budget to address a large workforce shortage, a move that could require Medicaid rate increases and possibly a tax hike in a swing state with a split Legislature. The pressure comes as Shapiro runs for reelection and eyes a potential 2028 presidential bid, highlighting the balancing act between state needs and national ambitions.

via Axios|
#2028-presidential-bid#healthcare-workforce#in-home-care
crime1 year ago

Pennsylvania man admits guilt in arson attack on Governor Shapiro's residence

A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to setting fire to Governor Shapiro's mansion during Passover, endangering the governor's family and others. The attack involved Molotov cocktails, and the man, who has mental health issues, planned to harm Shapiro with a sledgehammer if encountered. No injuries occurred, but the residence was damaged, and security measures are being improved.

via Politico|
#arson#crime#governors-mansion