Congressman Chris Deluzio voted to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits to lower health care costs, with bipartisan support in the House. While this is a significant step, the Senate must act swiftly due to rising premiums that burden Western Pennsylvanians.
In Pennsylvania, over 153,000 children are uninsured, the highest rate in a decade, primarily due to rising costs and policy changes. A report highlights socioeconomic factors affecting coverage, with significant disparities among counties. Legislative changes could worsen this situation, particularly for Medicaid. Urgent public health implications arise from uninsured children's lack of preventive care.
Robinson Township commissioners approved a $15.7 million balanced budget for 2026, increasing spending by 5.5% and holding the line on property taxes in the process. Public safety receives 47.5% funding. Concerns were raised about ongoing roof issues at the senior center.
Typically, the last week of session is non-controversial, with light voting agendas, but this was not the case for the House and Senate which both met the week of Oct.…