Dush, Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus celebrates bill to increase enforcement/penalties

June 12, 2026

HARRISBURG — Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) aimed at helping the Pennsylvania attorney general and law enforcement more effectively target and prosecute human trafficking was passed 49-1 by the Senate today, the senator’s office said in a statement. “There are far too many people who would still have us believe that the ‘oldest profession’ is a ‘noble profession.’ Prostitution is neither noble, nor is it a profession,” Dush said. “No child ever aspires to be a prostitute. Senate Bill 45 ...

Pa. DHS official throws cold water on the latest push to rein in PBMs — this time by hiring one

June 12, 2026

More than 1,000 pharmacies have shuttered across Pennsylvania since 2020 — and for years, a group of state lawmakers has been working to stem the closures through legislative action. Their efforts have largely focused on regulating middlemen in the pharmaceutical supply chain called ...

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing progress in negotiations

June 12, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he had called off new military strikes on Iran, suggesting progress had been made in talks to end the war just hours after the American leader threatened to escalate the conflict by seizing control of Iran’s oil industry. Trump said in a social media post that he made the move after a breakthrough in negotiations, and that significant points under discussion “have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved.” The announcement came after two days of back-and-forth attacks ...

FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act

June 12, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key surveillance tool that allows the United States to collect intelligence abroad appears certain to expire after Congress on Thursday failed to temporarily extend the program, in a protest of President Donald Trump ‘s temporary pick to head the nation’s intelligence ...

‘The home of Piper Aircraft’: 40th anniversary Sentimental Journey Fly-In begins

June 11, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — Dark clouds and rain may have temporarily grounded some aircraft Wednesday afternoon, but they couldn’t dampen the spirit of the pilots, volunteers and aviation enthusiasts gathered at the William T. Piper Memorial Airport for the 40th anniversary of the Sentimental Journey ...

2026 Sentimental Journey Fly-In events

June 11, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — The 40th annual Sentimental Journey Fly-In, which celebrates Lock Haven’s aviation heritage and its historic ties to Piper Aircraft, is underway. First organized in 1986 by a group of volunteers dedicated to preserving the legacy of the iconic Piper Cub, the event began as a small aeronautical reunion and has since grown into a signature aviation event in the region, welcoming thousands of aviation enthusiasts from across the country and beyond. As usual, this year’s milestone Fly-In is being held at Piper Memorial Airport in Lock Haven. Admission is $20 for ...