Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has just dropped a ruling that could change the game for thousands of skill game machines—those digital games you see in corner stores, bars, and clubs. These machines, often called "skill games" because players compete against each other rather than the house, have beco
Maryland recently passed a law to control how insurers use AI in healthcare decisions. The goal sounds good: stop unfair care denials and keep doctors involved. But the real problem might be deeper. Healthcare AI doesn’t just sit quietly in the background. It’s everywhere—helping doctors write notes
Delaware launched a special group twenty years ago to tackle big issues around pregnancy and early childhood health. This team, still going strong today, was created after people noticed too many mothers and newborns faced serious health challenges. Instead of waiting for problems to grow, leaders d
Maryland’s latest colon cancer rules give people more chances to catch the disease before it gets serious. Doctors used to say a colonoscopy every ten years was the only reliable test. Now, they add home stool kits and a blood test called Shield that can be done at a regular doctor’s visit. Even i
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman showed up to his first Senate term with big plans for changing how the chamber works. In 2022, he campaigned on getting rid of the filibuster rule that lets a small group block most laws. This rule often stops big changes, even when many Americans want them. Back
Delaware is getting ready to spend $196 million more than last year to improve education and healthcare. Lawmakers met recently to finalize the budget before the June deadline. Most of this money will go toward schools and childcare, but experts say the plan still has gaps. Childcare workers will s
Maryland's Memorial Day weekend started with a blanket of morning fog that lingered until late morning. As the day warmed up, temperatures climbed from the comfortable low 60s to near 70 degrees, pushed by a warm front sliding northward. The air grew thick and sticky by afternoon, setting the stage
Pennsylvania quietly boasts almost twenty towns and cities that made the latest “Best Places to Live” list in the United States. Instead of flashy skylines or tourist magnets, most of these spots offer everyday comforts that matter most: homes you can actually afford, schools with solid reputations,
Maryland voters are now asked to trust officials who made a big mistake in sending out the wrong ballots for the upcoming primary. More than 565, 000 mail‑in ballots had to be sent again because the state could not tell who got a correct one. The error is part of a pattern of problems that have plag
Delaware faces a new challenge in the fight against cancer, one that could change how patients are treated. The state’s lawmakers are considering a bill that would require health plans, including Medicaid, to cover comprehensive biomarker testing. This test looks at a patient’s cells for clues that
