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Law says ‘Can’t ban it,’ residents say ‘Don’t want it’
Local News
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Oct 10, 2025
SMETHPORT — Pennsylvania law protects private property rights by preventing municipalities from completely banning a legitimate type of land use from ...
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Bill would override local control, fast track energy development
Local News, PA State News
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Sep 25, 2025
Pennsylvania House Bill 502 of the 2025-26 session, part of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Lightning Plan, would centralize energy project siting decisions under...
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