CNHI News

2 days ago | cnhinews.com | Eric Scicchitano

HARRISBURG — Members of the Pennsylvania House voted this week to approve legislation that, if enacted into law, would require health insurers, including plans under Medicaid and CHIP, to cover contraceptives. State representatives voted 116-87 to approve House Bill 1140, the second consecutive year the proposal cleared the lower chamber. It now moves to the state Senate where the prior version expired last year at the committee level without being brought to a vote. Introduced by Rep.

3 days ago | cnhinews.com | Dave Sutor

The Johnstown Police Department is looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed the Smoke n’ Skills shop on Fairfield Avenue in the city’s West End around 3 a.m. Sunday. The male suspect wore a green Champion hoodie, a mask and sunglasses, while using a firearm with a United States flag design. The suspect also demanded a package of cigars. The robbery took approximately one minute. “The sweatshirt alone is very distinctive, and his voice,” JPD Chief Mark Britton said.

3 days ago | cnhinews.com | Paul Monies

A private religious school in Owasso sent an email to parents about GOP candidate positions on the Parental Choice Tax Credit in a recent election, raising questions about nonprofit private school involvement in partisan politics. The email from administrators of Rejoice Christian School came ahead of the Republican primary runoff race for House District 74 on May 13. Kevin Norwood narrowly beat Sheila Vancuren with 51.4% of the vote, 757-715.

3 days ago | cnhinews.com | Dave Sutor

SOMERSET – The Somerset County Disaster Relief Fund has been established to assist county residents negatively affected by natural disasters and other crises, beginning with the storms and flooding that occurred May 13-14. It was created through a partnership of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and Somerset County. “At this stage of the recovery, we know there are unmet needs,” Somerset County President Commissioner Brian Fochtman said.

3 days ago | cnhinews.com | Eric Scicchitano

HARRISBURG — Proposed regulations for Pennsylvania cyber charter schools narrowly advanced out of the state House on Wednesday. Two Republicans joined all House Democrats in approving the measure, 102-98. House Bill 1500 now moves to the state Senate for further consideration. The lead reform proposed in the bill is capping annual tuition rates at the public schools at $8,000 for non-special education students. Multipliers are included to account for the higher cost of special education.