Economy
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Advocates target Big Tech to close Pennsylvania’s budget deficit
Pennsylvania Democrats are looking to tax billionaires to close the commonwealth’s $5.6 billion budget gap and backfill cuts made by President Donald Trump.
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Electric bills to increase across Pennsylvania. Here’s how much more you’ll be paying
Millions of Pennsylvania residents and businesses face higher electric bills following the latest round of rate increases.
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We asked, you answered: Has the current economy changed your summer vacation plans?
With rising costs for things like gas, airfare, hotels, and food, summer vacations have become a luxury many families can’t afford, prompting them to “downsize” to a staycation, or scrap summer travel plans altogether.
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PECO customers will see higher bills starting June 1. Here’s how much
The average PECO customer will see electric bills rise about 3 percent, or about $5 a month for a household using the average 700 kilowatts per year.
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Pa. lawmakers target utility profits as companies raise rates
Private utility companies have increased rates 49% more than the rate of inflation over the past three years.
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Gas is over $4 in PA. Can solar and wind “bomb-proof” your energy bills?
Gas has climbed past $4 a gallon as the Iran war drives up oil markets and food costs. Clean energy advocates say more solar and wind projects could make monthly bills harder to rattle.
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We asked, you answered: If you could ask any Pa. elected official one question, what would it be?
With so many issues impacting Pennsylvanians right now, what would you ask your elected officials if given the chance?
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Gas prices are climbing again in Pennsylvania
The average gas price in Pennsylvania has climbed to $4.31 a gallon, the highest point since the US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
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We asked, you answered: What is your family doing to save money right now?
With the cost of everything from clothing to energy rising, we asked Keystone newsletter readers what they’re doing to save money right now.
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Gas prices in Pennsylvania are down again this week
While gas prices in Pennsylvania have declined for a second straight week, they still remain almost a dollar higher on average than before the US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
