Still no state budget as students return to classes
Students return to classes at Bradford Area School District, including Bradford High School, on Wednesday. While Otto-Eldred also returns Aug. 27, Port Allegany, Smethport and Kane area school districts resumed classes this week, with no state spending plan in sight. 
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August 21, 2025

Still no state budget as students return to classes

Students are set to return to classrooms all over Pennsylvania this week and next, yet the legislatu...
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