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McCormick Calls for Doubling NIH Budget Within Five Years
Arguing that the U.S. is "underinvesting in discovery," U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., is calling for changes to the National Institutes of...
1d agoRead it on Center SquareTemple Cancels $55M Gift Amid Fed. Probe Into Donor's Firm
Christopher M. Barnett's company, ABA Centers of America, is under federal investigation over allegations of money laundering, wire fraud and other...
2w agoRead it on InquirerPA Caught in the 'Crossfire' of U.S. Trade Dispute with Canada
Canada is Pennsylvania's top export market. "We'll definitely feel" the new tariffs, analysts say.
08/28/26Read it on Inquirer
Science Should Decide the Future of Psychedelics--Not Politics
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appears closer than ever to approving psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and MDMA for medical use. But as political momentum builds in Washington and in the states, the evidence supporting these drugs deserves more scrutiny, not less.
Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration released its first finalized guidance on psychedelic drug development, explaining how these drugs should be studied for potential medical approval. The document marks a turning point. After decades of resistance, the FDA is signaling that psilocybin and MDMA are now on a path toward approval.
Terminated NIH Grants Have Cost Pitt $40M
The federal government has unexpectedly ended two more research grants at the University of Pittsburgh, which in one case, upends 16 years of...
08/07/26Read it on Pittsburgh Post-GazetteA New Fed Judge for Philly Was Confirmed by U.S. Senate
Antonio Pozos will become the region's first new district court judge to be appointed by President Donald Trump during his second term.
07/24/26Read it on Inquirer.comPA's Congressional Delegation Is Still Split on Big Beautiful Bill
President Donald Trump's signature domestic policy bill continues to polarize members of Congress.
07/09/26Read it on City & State PAMcCormick, Fetterman Tout 'Trump Accounts' for Kids
The two U.S. Senators told youth basketball participants to take advantage of the federal child savings accounts
06/30/26Read it on City & State PABe Skeptical of Any Deal With Iran, Sen. McCormick Says
Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa.
06/10/26Watch it on Fox BusinessFitzpatrick Helps Dems Pass Resolution on Iran
The Bucks County Republican voted with Democrats once before to limit President Trump's ability to attack Iran. This time his vote helped the war...
06/04/26Read it on Inquirer.com
Platner Says He Won't Be an 'a–hole' Like Fetterman in Senate
By Tara Suter, The HillBlame Pennsylvania for the Gerrymander Mania
By Guy Ciarrocchi, RealClearPA
What Chris Rabb's Win in Philly Means for Fetterman
By Sam Janesch, InquirerVoters Signal They're Done With MAGA Chaos
By Mark S. Singel, PennLive
Republicans: Pre-Canvassing Bill 'Lets Dead People Vote'
By J. Kramer, Center Square
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