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Proposal: Taxpayer-funded projects need local workers
Business, Local News, PA State News
By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
January 26, 2026
HARRISBURG – Publicly funded construction projects often hire workers from other states, who, rather than pay taxes for local schools and services, br...
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Allegheny lawmakers envision a geothermal future
PA State News
By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
January 16, 2026
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s next big energy push heads back underground to tap a resource once limited to the fringes of volcanoes and hot springs. At...
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No carbon taxes ‘worth the wait’ for Pa. taxpayers
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
December 9, 2025
HARRISBURG — After 135 days and $1.5 billion cut, arguably the most partisan sticking point that sealed the budget deal was not found within the commo...
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Bill targets traumatic brain injury treatments for veterans
Nation & World, PA State News
By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
November 11, 2025
HARRISBURG – Veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries from repeated explosions complete suicide at more than twice the rate of civilians, sugg...
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Northeast state governments carry higher taxpayer debts
Nation & World, PA State News
By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
October 27, 2025
HARRISBURG – States across the Northeast carry five-figure debts for each taxpayer, according to a new report from the Reason Foundation. Government d...
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