There were two companies in cities associated with Blair County that received two FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
John O’Brien, the president and CEO of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), said reforms to the federal 340b drug discount program are needed to rein in the “growth in profiteering” from the program.
State legislators, medical professionals, and advocates gathered for a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee in Altoona to discuss the potential harm of allowing minors to undergo gender transitioning operations.
Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper has spoken out against an alleged arson attack at the Governor’s Residence that took place last night.
In 2024, five H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Altoona Times publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Rep. John Joyce, M.D., (PA-13) has introduced legislation under the Congressional Review Act to counter California's waiver affecting 40% of the U.S. auto market, aiming to safeguard consumer choice and spurring innovation.
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee has advanced legislation aimed at increasing pensions for disabled veterans in Pennsylvania.
In 2022, residents of Huntingdon County received an average of $13,171 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th lowest in Pennsylvania.