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Lawmakers want postal service to address safety and security risks

A group of bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives is urging the Postal Board of Governors to address security risks that could negatively impact mail and... Read More.

Robert Packer Hospital recognized for excellence in patient safety

Wednesday, October 2 by Pat McDonald

Sayre, Pa. – Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital (RPH) has received statewide recognition for outstanding performance in patient safety.The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) is honoring Robert Packer Hospital through its 2024 Excellence in Patient Safety Recognition program, which... Read More.

Firefighters union emphatically backs new safety proposal

Monday, July 22 by The Center Square

Spending money on safety is clear, says the nation’s leading firefighter safety union, and it expects local and state governments to do the same. ... Read More.

Bird says Democrats, Republicans differ on public safety

Tuesday, July 16 by The Center Square

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird called Democrats the party of "defund the police" at a four-minute speech given at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday. ... Read More.

Airline industry continues to grapple with safety concerns

Wednesday, June 12 by The Center Square

Various aviation and airline executives and experts spoke Wednesday on safety in the industry at an event hosted by POLITICO. ... Read More.

Airline industry continues to grapple with safety concerns.

Wednesday, June 12 by The Center Square

Various aviation and airline executives and experts spoke today on safety in the industry at an event hosted by POLITICO. ... Read More.

Social safety net eats up 42% of state budget – No. 1 in the nation

Wednesday, May 29 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — The number of Pennsylvanians receiving food stamps and Medicaid has ballooned compared to a generation ago. ... Read More.

Diversity programs at UNC losing $2.3M in funding to public safety

Monday, May 13 by The Center Square

Funding for diversity programs totaling $2.3 million is been transferred from diversity programs to public safety and policing at the nation’s oldest public university and flagship campus in... Read More.

Bradford County Dept. of Public Safety to coordinate MCI exercise

Wednesday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

The Bradford County Department of Public Safety will be coordinating an MCI, or Mass Casualty Incident, exercise at Alparon Park, located 146 Gate 1 Lane in Troy, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, May 29.According to a press release, this exercise is designed to test... Read More.

Border safety concerns beget legislative attention

Wednesday, May 1 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania is among states crafting legislation to address immigration at the state level – a responsibility historically held by the federal government – due... Read More.

Boeing under fire for allegedly skipping safety steps on planes

Wednesday, April 17 by The Center Square

Lawmakers and aviation experts raised major concerns about the American aerospace company, Boeing, at two Senate hearings on Wednesday. ... Read More.

Free swimming lessons, water safety course coming to Corning YMCA

Wednesday, April 17 by Pat McDonald

The YMCA of Greater Rochester has announced the return of Splash Week with free water safety and basic swimming lessons coming to the Corning Family YMCA.The swimming lessons will be held from Monday, April 22 to Friday, April 26 at the Corning facility.Splash Week... Read More.