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Pa. election 2024: How to serve as a poll worker on Nov. 5
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Legislators tout work to restore trust in higher ed
(The Center Square) — For higher education in Pennsylvania, legislators say they’ve made progress in recent years, but lowering costs…
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Canned cocktails hit store shelves across Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania grocery stores, gas stations and beer distributors began stocking canned cocktails on Monday. The development…
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Pennsylvania carbon tax repeal rises again
(The Center Square) – Despite a pending legal case against it, lawmakers say they can’t wait to repeal a would-be…
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Report: School choice tax credits pay off
(The Center Square) – Private school students who pay tuition using taxpayer-funded scholarships achieve higher academic proficiencies than their public…
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Pa. election 2024: Your guide to the candidates for treasurer
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Pennsylvania’s fireworks law still needs work
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s legalized fireworks industry continues to endure growing pains as business owners, regulatory agencies and first…
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Pennsylvania OKs $80M for crime data reporting, victim services
(The Center Square) — Police departments across Pennsylvania will get an $80 million boost for crime reporting and victim support…
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State Supreme Court says toss misdated ballots
(The Center Square) – Misdated ballots shouldn’t count in Pennsylvania, according to a ruling from the state Supreme Court. The…
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A cost-saving Pa. dental policy did the opposite, lawmakers, health advocates say
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