Pennsylvania lawmakers push for stricter bail laws after UPMC doctor’s slayingPennsylvania lawmakers are calling for changes to the state’s pretrial release and bail system following a September fatal attack on a UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh doctor by a man who police say was facing separate burglary charges and was free on non-monetary bail. On Wednesday, Allegheny County Republicans advocatedPittsburgh Tribune-Review3d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityS 490pennsylvania bail law reform
Bloomberg Philanthropies to aid Pittsburgh permitting reformPittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Thursday announced Bloomberg Philanthropies will be helping his push to reform the city’s permitting processes, making it easier and faster to build in the city. Pittsburgh was one of 15 local governments selected for a new initiative that will include funding and expertise from BloombergPittsburgh Tribune-Review3d agoWhole story →BuildCorey O'Connorpittsburgh permitting reform
CDC sending scientist to help fight Pa. measles outbreakAfter weeks of feuding between state and federal health officials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will send a scientist to help Pennsylvania battle a measles outbreak that has so far infected more than 1,200 people. The so-called “disease detective” — part of the CDC’s Epi-Aid program —Pittsburgh Tribune-Review3d agoWhole story →Healthpennsylvania measles outbreak
