Fundamental flaws: Pa. addiction treatment providers face little state scrutiny despite harm to clients
Aneri Pattani of KHN and Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA
This investigation is a joint project of KHN, a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues, and Spotlight PA, an independent, collaborative newsroom dedicated to producing investigative journalism for all of Pennsylvania.
When Ian Kalinowski was at work, his mom usually texted him. So when he saw her number show up as an incoming call around lunchtime one Tuesday, he figured it had to be important.
Now, more than seven years later, he remembers her screams, the shock, and the questions she asked over and over again.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Pennsylvania put on ice hundreds of state government regulations during the pandemic, but policymakers are starting to weigh whether an
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Question of the Day By MARK SCOLFORO - Associated Press - Tuesday, April 27, 2021
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania put on ice hundreds of state government regulations during the pandemic, but policymakers are starting to weigh whether any of the suspended or revised rules should be jettisoned for good.
They are also examining whether it’s time to reinstate some of the suspended rules on a list that runs 139 pages, covering everything from training and inspections to the rights and living standards of people in group homes and children in foster care.
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Pennsylvania put on ice hundreds of state government regulations during the pandemic, but policymakers are starting to weigh whether any of the suspended or revised rules should be jettisoned for good.
They are also examining whether it s time to reinstate some of the suspended rules on a list that runs 139 pages, covering everything from training and inspections to the rights and living standards of people in group homes and children in foster care.
House Republicans issued a set of letters to Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf a month ago that identified dozens of suspended regulations that they want more information about, including whether some are still needed and if others can be put back in force.
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Pennsylvania policymakers are considering whether some of the rules and regulations that were suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic can be ended for good.
They re also looking into whether it s time to reinstate some of the suspended rules on a 139-page government list. They cover everything from training and inspections to the rights and living standards of people in group homes and children in foster care.
State House Republicans are asking the Wolf administration for more details about the suspended rules.
Pennsylvania put on ice hundreds of state government regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic, but policymakers are starting to weigh whether any of the suspended or revised rules should be jettisoned for good.