State House panel votes to ease drug licensing

June 5, 2026

Legislation making drug licensing easier for pharmaceutical manufacturers was approved Tuesday by a House committee. The Health Committee voted unanimously for House Bill 2162 sponsored by Rep. Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, creating a dual track for state and federal approval for new products. HB2162 enables a manufacturer to apply for a state license when they seek approval from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for a new drug. Currently, Pennsylvania requires pharmaceutical companies to obtain FDA approval before they apply for a state license. The FDA process takes longer than ...

Pennsylvania House committee OKs bills to reform parental rights

June 5, 2026

The House Children and Youth Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved two bipartisan measures designed to reform child welfare and strengthen protections for parental rights. “While many states provide an opportunity to reinstate the parent-child relationship under specific conditions, in ...

A time to celebrate: Huntingdon marks America250 with history day, ‘postcards to the future’

June 4, 2026

HUNTINGDON — As part of the United States semiquincentennial celebration, Huntingdon County has fun events planned all year long, said Lonnie Smith Jr., a local historian and the county’s America250PA adviser. Perhaps the biggest event will be the first-ever Huntingdon County History ...

Bishop McCort Catholic Academy gets nod to amend religious discrimination complaint

June 4, 2026

Bishop McCort Catholic Academy of Johnstown has filed an amended civil complaint against the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association and the school districts that compete in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference as the school pursues the claim of discrimination “due to its ...

Contour adds flights to Myrtle Beach for the summer

June 4, 2026

Area residents will be able to fly directly from the Altoona-Blair County Airport to the Myrtle Beach International Airport starting July 1. The new route will operate each Wednesday and Saturday through Aug. 22, making family vacations, weekend getaways and beach escapes more accessible. Contour Airlines will operate the new service using its 30-seat regional jet, delivering a comfortable and reliable travel experience. Each nonstop flight offers extra legroom along with complimentary snacks and beverages. Flights will leave the Altoona-Blair airport at 1:15 p.m .and arrive in ...

House war powers resolution moves to end war with Iran

June 4, 2026

WASHINGTON — The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long conflict that has reordered politics at ...