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State revenue grew during pandemic, but spending grew faster
(The Center Square) — State governments saw more tax revenues and federal support flow into their coffers during the pandemic.…
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Pharmacy reform passes state House
(The Center Square) – The state House OK’d a bill Friday that, if passed, will reign in pharmacy benefit managers,…
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State budget misses deadline, already
(The Center Square) – Three days ahead of schedule, Senate leadership confirmed the state’s annual spending plan will be turned…
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State police protection for small towns ‘unsustainable’
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania localities are getting rid of small, part-time police departments — requiring Pennsylvania State Police to…
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Broader telemedicine access coming to Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – Insurance coverage for telemedicine will soon be the rule, not the exception, in Pennsylvania. A bill…
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Pennsylvania progressives resolute in Palestinian support
(The Center Square) – Recent critical remarks from top-ranking state officials, including Gov. Josh Shapiro, have not deterred Palestinian support…
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Carbon capture, storage rules moving quickly
(The Center Square) – Regulatory framework for a carbon capture and storage network in Pennsylvania slid through a House committee…
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Policy weighs locking up Pennsylvania students’ cell phones
(The Center Square) – A new plan moving through the state Senate would disconnect students from their cell phones during…
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Lawmakers: EMS, firefighters challenge worsened by OSHA proposal
(The Center Square) – Already facing significant challenges, emergency service organizations such as fire and EMS departments could face tougher…
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Sunset coming for rare pediatric disease treatment vouchers
(The Center Square) – Government vouchers that fast-track drug approval for rare pediatric diseases are nearing expiration. Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob…
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