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Pennsylvanians could face higher health insurance costs

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Pennsylvanians face higher health insurance costs as insurers propose 19% increase to 2026 premiums

Health insurance may become more costly for some Pennsylvanians next year if premium rates rise and boosted federal tax credits go away.

Pennsylvania steps in to provide LGBTQ+ crisis care after federal funding ends

Gov. Josh Shapiro has directed state resources to provide crisis care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer residents after the federal government cut back some services.

Berwick Area School Board advances bathroom, name policies aimed at transgender students

Policies advanced by the Berwick Area School Board on Monday night target and endanger transgender students, advocates say.

Sarah Scinto is the local host of Morning Edition on WVIA. She is a Connecticut native and graduate of King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, and has previously covered Northeastern Pennsylvania for The Scranton Times-Tribune, The Citizens’ Voice and Greater Pittston Progress.