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    Main Pa. budget bill is done, but budget fight not over
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    Main Pa. budget bill is done, but budget fight not over
    FORD TURNER Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    Aug 06, 2023
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Gov. Josh Shapiro's signing last week of a $45.45 billion spending bill erased growing concerns about delays in funding for schools...
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    Shapiro signs law expanding Property Tax/Rent Rebate program
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    Shapiro signs law expanding Property Tax/Rent Rebate program
    Aug 04, 2023
    SCRANTON — Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law Friday expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubli...
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    Why we still need AM radio
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Why we still need AM radio
    Lowman S. Henry 
    Aug 04, 2023
    How we listen to music, news and other content as we drive on our daily commute or travel around the country has changed dramatically over the years. ...
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    Fetterman delivers wins for farmers, rural communities, union workers
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    Fetterman delivers wins for farmers, rural communities, union workers
    Aug 04, 2023
    BRADDOCK — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., wrapped up a busy Senate session last week, during which he delivered several wins for farmers and the agr...
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    Casey bill would ensure VA services accessible for veterans with disabilities
    Local News, News
    Casey bill would ensure VA services accessible for veterans with disabilities
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 04, 2023
    WASHINGTON — U.S Sen. Bob Casey, the chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the Veterans Acce...
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    Overdue PA budget closer to completion
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    Overdue PA budget closer to completion
    BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America 
    Aug 04, 2023
    HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s overdue state budget moved closer to completion Thursday after Senate Republican leaders summoned their colleagues ba...
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    Lawmakers, health executives discuss viability of rural health care
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    Lawmakers, health executives discuss viability of rural health care
    MANDY COLOSIMO m.colosimo@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 04, 2023
    State lawmakers and health care executives met Thursday at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford to discuss difficulties rural hospitals face, with...
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    Thousands of machine, tech workers’ pensions saved
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    Thousands of machine, tech workers’ pensions saved
    Aug 03, 2023
    WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., applauded the announcement that the pensions of approximately 2,400 Pennsylvania workers and retirees will be...
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    Build solar in urban, rural settings
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Build solar in urban, rural settings
    Aug 03, 2023
    About 22% of the power for buildings owned by Philadelphia’s city government and Philadelphia International Airport soon will come from a 700-acre, 80...
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    Pa. lawmakers need training camp
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Pa. lawmakers need training camp
    Aug 02, 2023
    T he Pittsburgh Steelers are back in training camp . The team descended on Saint Vincent College in Unity on Wednesday prepared to settle in for the l...
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    Pennsylvanians are leaving; inspire them to stay
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Pennsylvanians are leaving; inspire them to stay
    NATHAN BENEFIELD 
    Jul 31, 2023
    Do you know someone who left Pennsylvania — or is considering doing so — to find greener pastures? You’re not alone. Nearly half of Pennsylvanians fli...
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    Legislative malpractice tolls for thee
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Legislative malpractice tolls for thee
    Jul 31, 2023
    Given the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s history of cost and corruption, it’s not easy for another government body to make it look good. But the s...
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    Impeach Biden … but not for reasons you might think
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Impeach Biden … but not for reasons you might think
    NICHOLAS L. WADDY 
    Jul 30, 2023
    A fierce debate, or at least a steady murmur, is building on the Republican side about whether it would be a good idea to impeach Joe Biden. There are...
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    Fetterman, Brown lead bill investing in underserved farmers
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    Fetterman, Brown lead bill investing in underserved farmers
    Daniella Langianese 
    Jul 29, 2023
    WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman, along with Senators Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Bob Casey, D-Pa., Ed Markey, D-Mass., Chris Van Holl...
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    Pa. Senators laud key wins for state in defense bill
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    Pa. Senators laud key wins for state in defense bill
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 29, 2023
    WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania’s senators are lauding measures passed as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, saying the bill i...
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    Casey, Durbin, Scanlon, Armstrong introduce legislation to protect young people from abuse in correctional facilities
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    Casey, Durbin, Scanlon, Armstrong introduce legislation to protect young people from abuse in correctional facilities
    Daniella Langianese 
    Jul 29, 2023
    WASHINGTON — US Senators Bob Casey, D-Pa., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and US Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa.-5, and Kelly Armstrong, R-ND-Ala., ...
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    Casey, Murkowski introduce legislation to support survivors of domestic violence
    News, PA State News
    Casey, Murkowski introduce legislation to support survivors of domestic violence
    Daniella Langianese 
    Jul 29, 2023
    WASHINGTON — On Friday, U.S. Senators Bob Casey, D-Pa., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Ark., introduced legislation to enhance and expand support, protection a...
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    Legislators introduce bill to provide SNAP benefits for striking workers
    Local News, Nation & World, PA State News
    Legislators introduce bill to provide SNAP benefits for striking workers
    Marcie 
    Jul 28, 2023
    WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Fetterman, D-Pa., with Reps. Alma Adams, D-N.C., and Greg Casar, D-Texas, introduced the Food Secure Strikers Act of 20...
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    Fetterman legislation to help people with name changes get accurate credit scores
    Local News, Nation & World
    Fetterman legislation to help people with name changes get accurate credit scores
    Marcie 
    Jul 28, 2023
    WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Tina Smith, D-Minn., on Thursday, introduced the Name Accuracy in Credit Reporting Act, legislat...
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    Public really does have right to know
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Public really does have right to know
    Jul 27, 2023
    All four Democratic and Republican caucuses in the state House and Senate have staff lawyers, some of whom are paid more than $200,000 a year. Yet law...
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    Back on campus
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    Back on campus
    August 21, 2025
    First-year students moved into residence halls at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford on Thursday. The 384 students will begin orientation Friday...
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    Still no state budget as students return to classes
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    Still no state budget as students return to classes
    By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
    August 21, 2025
    Students are set to return to classrooms all over Pennsylvania this week and next, yet the legislature remains at an impasse on a state spending plan....
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    Bradford students welcomed back with community support
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    Bradford students welcomed back with community support
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    August 21, 2025
    Bradford Area School District will welcome its students back with style during the 13th annual Back to School Rally, to be held from 10 a.m. to noon S...
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    Area students receive alumni scholarships
    Lifestyles, Local News
    Area students receive alumni scholarships
    August 21, 2025
    Eight area students were recently awarded alumni scholarships through funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. Halle Wilson of Ot...
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    Moon Dance lights way for KVTC
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    Moon Dance lights way for KVTC
    This year's party set Sept. 20
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    August 21, 2025
    WESTLINE – An evening of food, music and dancing will once again fuel the future of the Kinzua Valley Trail Club (KVTC) as the 26th annual Moon Dance ...
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    Seneca resorts, casinos earn high praise
    Business, Local News
    Seneca resorts, casinos earn high praise
    Three properties take home 38 awards
    August 21, 2025
    SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca, and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in do...
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