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Pennsylvania sees fewer mail ballots rejected for technicalities, a priority for election officials

May. 08, 2024 21:30 PM EDT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania election officials said Wednesday that the rate of mail-in ballots rejected for technicalities, like a missing date, saw a significant drop in last month's primary election after state officials tried anew to help voters avoid mistakes that might get their...

Pennsylvania will make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance

May. 08, 2024 19:04 PM EDT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign legislation to criminalize the misuse of a powerful animal tranquilizer called xylazine that is showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths, his office said Wednesday. ...

Trinseo: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 08, 2024 18:37 PM EDT

WAYNE, Pa. (AP) — WAYNE, Pa. (AP) — Trinseo PLC (TSE) on Wednesday reported a loss of $75.5 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Wayne, Pennsylvania-based company said it had a loss of $2.14. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.94 per share. ...

Limbach: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 08, 2024 18:08 PM EDT

WARRENDALE, Pa. (AP) — WARRENDALE, Pa. (AP) — Limbach Holdings, Inc. (LMB) on Wednesday reported profit of $7.6 million in its first quarter. The Warrendale, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of 64 cents per share. The company posted revenue of $119...

OraSure: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 08, 2024 17:39 PM EDT

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — OraSure Technologies Inc. (OSUR) on Wednesday reported a loss of $3.6 million in its first quarter. The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based company said it had a loss of 5 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were...

Pennsylvania House passes bill restricting how social media companies treat minors

May. 08, 2024 16:54 PM EDT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's state House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation aimed at regulating how online social media platforms interact with children, although its provisions are similar to those in state laws being blocked in federal courts or in a case before the...

Vishay: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 08, 2024 07:37 AM EDT

MALVERN, Pa. (AP) — MALVERN, Pa. (AP) — Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (VSH) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $30.9 million. The Malvern, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of 22 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street...

Marinus Pharmaceuticals: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 08, 2024 07:35 AM EDT

RADNOR, Pa. (AP) — RADNOR, Pa. (AP) — Marinus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MRNS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $38.7 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Radnor, Pennsylvania-based company said it had a loss of 68 cents. The results met Wall Street...

Vertex: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 08, 2024 07:30 AM EDT

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — Vertex, Inc. (VERX) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $2.7 million. The King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of 2 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were...

Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania

May. 08, 2024 07:14 AM EDT

Altoona Mirror. May 6, 2024. Editorial: Lawmakers do right on stalking law As technology continues to change, our laws and our sense of justice must adapt to meet the new technological landscape. One such aspect of that evolution is the use of devices...