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A bid by Pennsylvania Senate Republicans — with the support of several of their Democratic colleagues — to cut the state’s earned income and electrici...

HARRISBURG — In a unanimous vote, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill that would help more disabled veterans get property tax relief. Senate Bill 19...

The IRS has never been the most popular government agency, but a new audit report says their customer service is so poor it could lead to tax returns ...

One of the most persistent myths in politics is that rich have lower tax rates than middle-income workers . New data shows how false that is. The Join...

ST. MARYS — The Elk County Humane Society recently established its own fund at the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF). The Elk County Humane Socie...

The Pennsylvania House Education Committee this week approved school funding legislation that, if passed into law, would mean local districts would pa...

The USDA Forest Service announced its 2023 annual payments to be distributed nationally to counties containing federal land through the 1908 Act and S...

DEAR RUSTY: Is there a limit on earnings when you’re fully retired? Also, should all retirees receive COLA or is there an exception? — Retired But Won...

For the people across Pennsylvania, the past few years have been filled with economic uncertainty and soaring costs. Inflation has run rampant. Famili...

HARRISBURG — The number of Pennsylvanians receiving food stamps and Medicaid has ballooned compared to a generation ago. Some experts warn the result ...

If you want inflation to drop, pay attention to the national debt. Interest payments on the debt recently surpassed spending on defense and Medicare, ...

HARRISBURG — Auditor General Timothy DeFoor announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in McKean a...

DEAR RUSTY: Why, as I continue to work after age 65 and have FICA taxes taken from my check, am I — or anyone — also compelled under the threat of pen...

HARRISBURG — Eligible Pennsylvanians are encouraged to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for this year’s rebate as soon as possible. The ...

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania has some good economic news: its general fund revenues are higher than expected — and next year’s are expected to grow by an...

Bradford City Council approved two interim department heads and a new fireman at Tuesday’s meeting. But first, Mayor Tom Riel clarified an ordinance a...

HARRISBURG (TNS) — Combined total revenue from state gaming, including fantasy contests, recently set an all-time monthly high, according to the Penns...