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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers his budget proposal before a joint session of the General Assembly in Harrisburg on Tuesday.

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February 4, 2026

Balancing Shapiro’s $53.3B budget hinges on legislative quagmires

By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square

HARRISBURG — Taxes on skill games and recreational marijuana could bring $2 billion into the state...

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Comment & Opinion, Opinion

Immigration reform can’t wait another 40 years

By DAN WEBB RealClearPolitics

February 4, 2026

CHICAGO — Forty years ago, Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. It was the last time our legislature passed a comprehensive...

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Comment & Opinion, Opinion

Pa. politicians can’t let national politics delay the state’s budget

February 4, 2026

Fewer than three months after last year's Pennsylvania state budget negotiations ended, this year's budget process began Tuesday with Gov. Josh Shapir...

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Nation & World, PA State News

Single-digit temperatures challenge power grid

By LAUREN JESSOP The Center Square

February 4, 2026

(The Center Square) – Winter storms can topple power lines, but surging demand and extreme cold can also cause power plants to falter – triggering bro...

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Local News

National Teacher of the Year to speak at Pitt-Bradford conference

February 4, 2026

National Teacher of the Year Ashlie Crosson will be the keynote speaker at a free education conference March 21 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bra...

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Business, Local News

Local oil purchasers increase prices

February 4, 2026

Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Tuesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pur...

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