State News
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‘Claims are higher.’ How much Highmark, UPMC premiums are expected to rise next year
Plans for small groups of 50 or fewer employees will increase an average of 12.7%, while individual plans will rise an average of 21.5% — not including the elimination of any federal tax credits.
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Wheeler warns York County could face tax hikes if state budget impasse isn’t resolved soon
With the state budget now more than 100 days overdue, Wheeler highlighted that the county has been forced to cover essential human service programs using local funds, at a cost of approximately $10 million per month.
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Shapiro visits Lebanon County to celebrate farm preservation milestone
As a result of the Farmland Preservation Program, Pennsylvania has preserved more than 6,600 farms and 650,000 acres of farmland for agricultural use.
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From declawing to bestiality: Pennsylvania lawmakers target animal cruelty
The House Judiciary Committee moved a package of legislation that includes proposals to enhance penalties and investigative resources for animal cruelty cases as well as tightening rules for elective procedures.
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The long wait is almost over. New Pittsburgh International Airport terminal close to opening
Airport officials have not announced an official date yet, but have promised it will be before Thanksgiving travel. A sneak peek of the terminal was given Oct. 10 to several thousand selected members of the public to great fanfare from those who attended.
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The PA Turnpike: All about America’s first superhighway
Now stretching 565 miles, the PA Turnpike transformed Pennsylvania and set the standard for highways nationwide.
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Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governor’s mansion while Shapiro’s family slept
Cody Balmer, who scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and used beer bottles filled with gasoline to ignite the occupied Pennsylvania governor’s mansion, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges.
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Erie Zoo welcomes newborn monkey. When can you see the baby lesser spot-nosed guenon?
The baby, a lesser spot-nosed guenon whose gender isn’t known yet, was born Oct. 8 to first-time mother Georgia and to father Nemo, zoo officials announced Oct. 9.
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Halloween display in Bucks County of ICE arrest turns heads amid heated political climate
A Halloween display outside a Richland Township home is drawing attention for its reference to immigration arrests.
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Pittsburgh Walk of Fame to be unveiled. Who are the first 10 honorees?
Pittsburgh has been the stomping grounds for many iconic figures from musicians and actors to sports and broadcasting legends to life-changing physicians and business leaders.
