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State law reserves a $7 billion pot for economic downturns or unexpected revenue shortfalls, and can’t be tapped without a two-thirds vote from the legislature.

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September 18, 2025

Can the ‘Rainy Day Fund’ balance the budget?

By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s emergency savings account, contrary to its colloquial name of “Rai...

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(TNS) — York County officials identified three detectives who were killed Wednesday while investigating a domestic-violence stalking case and said the...

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Legislation promotes telehealth services

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