How a Berks County family attacked by a rabid cat fell through gaps in Pa.’s animal control system
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Caregivers in Pennsylvania are celebrating a rare pay boost, but long-term funding issues linger
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Judge to rule on whether Trump’s 2020 pardon applies to Pa. voter fraud case
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Skill games avoid regulation again in Pa. as gambling lobby war intensifies
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Man accused of double voting in 2020 election says Trump pardon applies to him
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What Pa.’s $50.1 billion budget does for rural hospitals, communities
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The former refugee welcoming Pennsylvania’s newest arrivals
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GOP senator threatens subpoenas over $1M in security upgrades at Shapiro’s private home
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Pennsylvania, its local governments are on track to use nearly all $13B in pandemic relief by end of 2026
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Funding cuts, lawsuits, and fear derailed Pennsylvania’s plan to close state hospitals and invest in community mental health care
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The major cases awaiting decisions from Pa.’s highest courts
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Democrats Stella Tsai, Brandon Neuman win open seats on Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth and Superior Courts | State News
HARRISBURG — Democrat Stella Tsai has won a seat on Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court, while Democrat Brandon P. Neuman…