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-Review2d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeS 490
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-Review2d agoWhole story →Health
