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Matt Rourke/AP PhotoLegislators worked to establish penalties for xylazine use and trafficking in an attempt to lessen its presence in Pennsylvania's illicit drug supply. Some say doing so made way for a new, unclassified veterinary tranquilizer to take its place — medetomidine. -
Tom Shortell/LehighValleyNews.comThe tax and spending plan drew praise from Republicans for lowering taxes and funding border security, but Democrats condemned it for slashing Medicaid coverage and raising the deficit.
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Driven by $8.1 billion in manufacturing, the Lehigh Valley's Gross Domestic Product grew to a record $50.2 billion in 2022. The region's economy now ranks above Vermont and Wyoming. -
State Sen. Lisa Boscola said it's a fallacy if the U.S. Postal Service thinks it can save up to $7 million by shipping outgoing mail from the Lehigh Valley to Harrisburg for processing without cutting jobs. On Monday, she called on USPS to do further analysis of its plans.
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The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission at 11 a.m. on Wednesday is holding a meeting at its Allentown office to brainstorm and prioritize ways to decarbonize transportation across the region. Decarbonization is the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions.
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Amid the joy and festivities, environmental advocates are urging residents to keep sustainability in mind during what can be a time of year when trash and waste spikes.
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State environmental officials on Thursday evening hosted the last of five public engagement sessions, as they work to create a Priority Climate Action Plan, or PCAP, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emission statewide and mitigate further effects of climate change.
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On the sixth day of Hanukkah, some in the local Jewish community called for supporters of Palestinians in Gaza to join in calls for peace.
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PennDOT officials detailed planned and continuing work for 2024, including major bridge replacements along well-traveled state routes.
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Sunday's rain could transition to snow as the storm system departs the region Monday morning, with the potential to affect the morning commute, according to the National Weather Service.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture updated its plant hardiness map, showing a warmer Lehigh Valley. The region has moved into a warmer zone from the one where it was placed more than a decade ago. Experts say it has consequences for plant seasons and species.
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If you're doing anything outdoors, do it Saturday. Rain will arrive Sunday and is forecast to intensify later in the day, with gusty winds. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Sunday afternoon into Monday afternoon.
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It's still ok to catch them in a jar if you let them go after you enjoy the magic of watching them..
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To date there have been 19 confirmed monkeypox cases in the U.S. and around 500 worldwide.
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PennDOT looks for cost effective ways to keep roadways safe, officials say.
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EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. - A new $1 million study is working to curb Pennsylvania’s tick population, with a focus on parts of the Lehigh Valley and the…
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House lawmakers previously approved the bill. It now goes to the full Senate for consideration.
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Could be time for a new career.
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The process of finding an alternative supplier can be complicated, officials say.
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Every year public school districts pay more than $3 billion to charter schools in the Pennsylvania, officials say.
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State lawmaker expresses frustration with the history of missteps by the county elections office.
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Brothers and sisters want to stay together which causes placement challenges.
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Several factors could contribute to an increase in teen drug deaths, officials say.
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Mackenzie, who has served in the House since 2012, is all but assured another 2-year term.
