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February 24, 2026

Can Pa. lawmakers avoid another lengthy state budget impasse?

By GILLIAN McGOLDRICK The Philadelphia Inquirer

HARRISBURG (TNS) — Pennsylvania's top leaders want to avoid another ugly, monthslong budget stando...

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Earmarks tally nears $16 billion

March 5, 2026

The 2026 federal budget contains $15.8 billion in earmark funding for 8,475 local projects in lawmakers’ home districts, but the money was not distrib...

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Comment & Opinion, Opinion

What does America owe the people of Iran?

By J. PEDER ZANE RealClearPolitics

March 5, 2026

Will President Trump fall prey to the “Pottery Barn Doctrine”? Articulated by Secretary of State Colin Powell in the run-up to the Iraq War, it holds ...

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SMETHPORT: Library dinner auction set March 28

March 5, 2026

SMETHPORT — Hamlin Memorial Library will host its annual dinner and auction fundraiser March 28 at Smethport Fire Hall, featuring this year’s theme, “...

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Patriotic planning

March 5, 2026

Folks from throughout McKean County attended an informational meeting regarding McKean County’s America250 efforts. Organizers recently announced the ...

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North Central seeks public input for 2026-30 regional economic strategy

March 5, 2026

RIDGWAY — The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission invites residents, businesses and community leaders to complete ...

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