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What’s on the table as Pa. lawmakers attempt to end the budget stalemate

Democrats who control the state House and Republicans who control the state Senate have put forth vastly different proposals.

By Stephen Caruso/SpotlightPA

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Lancaster County lawmaker eyes GOP primary for Pennsylvania governor

Sen. Scott Martin, R-Lancaster, said he is forming an exploratory committee to run for the Republican nomination for governor in 2022.

By The Associated Press

Explainer: The debate over letting Pa.’s real estate industry get back to work

Pa. is only state in nation where real estate is on hold during coronavirus
By Benjamin Pontz/PA Post

Updated: 2020-04-07 16:36:00

Legislature moves forward with bill permitting remote meetings during emergencies

Local governments across the state urged steps to clarify rules during emergency situations like the coronavirus outbreak
By Benjamin Pontz/PA Post


Local governments still seeking guidance on open meetings rules amid coronavirus outbreak

"This is uncharted territory because this emergency order...involves social distancing directives, and, in a growing number of counties, it involves stay-at-home orders."
By Benjamin Pontz/PA Post

How can cities raise revenue without raising taxes?

Local city leaders are calling on state government to help solve their financial dilemma through local government reform.  

By Merideth Bucher/WITF
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