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February 28, 2023

McClinton voted Pa. speaker; first Black woman to win post

HARRISBURG — Philadelphia state Rep. Joanna McClinton on Tuesday became the first woman to serve as speaker of the Pennsylvania House, ascending to the chamber’s top position on the strength

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Why universal basic income is still a bad idea

By JAY W. RICHARDS

April 24, 2026

WASHINGTON (TNS) — Elon Musk recently posted a pronouncement on X: "Universal HIGH INCOME via checks issued by the Federal government is the best way ...

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Let’s draft some tax relief for Pennsylvania families

By REP. MIKE ARMANINI

April 24, 2026

This week, all eyes are on Pittsburgh. The 2026 NFL Draft is here, running through Saturday, with the city serving as the center of the football world...

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Will Senate be up for grabs in November?

April 24, 2026

If prediction markets are any indication, Democrats are heavy favorites to take the House in November, with a likelihood approaching 85%. That’s no su...

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Students test skills in robotics challenge

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

April 24, 2026

With eyes fixed on screens and controllers in hand, students navigated robots through obstacle courses, underwater tasks and aerial targets during the...

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Drivers urged to slow down in work zones

April 24, 2026

HARRISBURG — With construction season underway, the Shapiro Administration reminds motorists to slow down and stay alert in work zones. PennDOT report...

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