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Breaking a months-long deadlock, Pennsylvania legislators passed a budget Wednesday, and Gov. Josh Shapiro signed it soon after.

The Center Square

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November 12, 2025

Mixed reactions to finally complete state budget

By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER

marcie@bradfordera.com

Breaking a months-long deadlock, Pennsylvania legislators passed a budget Wednesday, and Gov. Josh S...

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Commissioners hear from jail employees

Sara Furlong

November 12, 2025

SMETHPORT — During their regular meeting Tuesday, commissioners heard from McKean County Jail employees, who spoke about workplace concerns ahead of u...

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DUKE CENTER: Busy weekend at Otto Twp. VFD

November 12, 2025

DUKE CENTER — Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department, Sweitzer Drive, will host a ham and turkey party at 6 p.m. Saturday. Doors will open at 5 o’clo...

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Can a battle of the bugs save hemlock trees?

By ROGER HANNIGAN GILSON Times Union, Albany, N.Y.

November 12, 2025

New York state made major progress over the summer in controlling an invasive species that has decimated hemlock trees up and down the East Coast. The...

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Pennsylvania finally closes $50.1B budget deal

By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square

November 12, 2025

HARRISBURG – After a 135-day wait and $12 billion in taxpayer money collected, the state cemented a spending plan for all of it, and more. Pennsylvani...

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Small grocers, convenience stores feel impact as customers go without SNAP benefits

By DEE-ANN DURBIN - AP Business Writer

November 12, 2025

A little more than a year ago, Ryan Sprankle welcomed President Donald Trump to one of the three grocery stores his family owns near Pittsburgh. Trump...

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