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Biden steps up the pandering
Opinion, Сolumns
Jul 19, 2024
President Joe Biden left Las Vegas on Wednesday after testing positive for COVID. Before flying back to Washington, he spent his time ramping up his e...
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Pennsylvania budget negotiations take a holiday
News, PA State News
CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
Jul 05, 2024
HARRISBURG — The state capitol fell quiet Wednesday after lawmakers left town for the Fourth of July, intent on hammering out a budget deal over the w...
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School tax credit plan advances
News, PA State News
CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
Jul 04, 2024
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s latest school tax credit plan advanced to the Senate floor on Wednesday after a brief committee meeting. The 7-4 party-lin...
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Voters pay for congressman’s mail
Opinion, Сolumns
Jul 02, 2024
It’s a bit difficult to run for reelection with only $95,000 in campaign cash on hand, but Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., found a way around that issue. He...
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Housing programs need accountability and transparency
Opinion, Сolumns
REP. KRISTIN MARCELL RealClearPennsylvania 
Jun 27, 2024
When Pennsylvanians call a state government agency, they expect to receive help. It’s my job as a state legislator to step in when agencies aren’t doi...
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Debate over school vouchers in Pa. is back
Opinion, Сolumns
MEGAN TOMASIC Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
Jun 18, 2024
PITTSBURGH (TNS) — The debate over school vouchers, which held up last year’s state budget, is back. And this year’s disagreement, with input from Pen...
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Zoning restrictions debated in committee hearing
News, PA State News
ANTHONY HENNEN The Center Square 
Jun 06, 2024
HARRISBURG – When questions on land use arise in the General Assembly, Pennsylvania politicians play a game of role reversal. Republicans, generally q...
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The fight for school vouchers in Pa. is back
Opinion, Сolumns
GILLIAN McGOLDRICK The Philadelphia Inquirer 
Jun 04, 2024
HARRISBURG (TNS) — The debate over school vouchers is heating up again. And this time, both sides are coming to the fight, a lot more organized — and ...
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