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Gov. Shapiro wanted to regulate skill games in this year’s budget, but talks aren’t going well
Pennsylvania's governor supports regulating the games as a way to boost state revenue. But lawmakers are caught between the powerful skill games and casino interests.
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Pennsylvania to begin new fiscal year without budget, as Shapiro, lawmakers express optimism
Shapiro in February floated what he called an “ambitious” $48.3 billion budget plan that relied on about $3 billion in reserve cash to balance it.
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A closer look at what’s in New Jersey’s proposed $56.6 billion budget, from taxes to spending
The annual spending plan is expected to get enough votes in the Democrat-led Legislature on Friday to reach Murphy's desk.
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Delaware lawmakers approve bill requiring Medicaid to cover abortion procedures
The legislation expands access to abortion and the use of state funding to cover the procedures. It now goes to Gov. John Carney.
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The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma
After deliberating more than six months, the justices in a 5-4 vote blocked an agreement hammered out with state and local governments and victims.
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Here’s a look at the false claims you might hear during tonight’s presidential debate
There’s no comparing the volume of false and misleading claims Trump has deployed throughout his campaigns and presidency with Biden, who tends to lean more on exaggerations.
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Power grid concerns complicate talks about incentivizing green energy in Pa.
Republicans say being too aggressive on clean energy could make Pa.’s electric grid unstable. Environmentalists say that’s an excuse.
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Mayor Parker says 25 Philadelphia schools will pilot ‘extended day, extended year’ program
The voluntary program is designed to give students additional help and tutoring when an extended break results in educational regression.
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How the Biden-Trump debate could change the trajectory of the 2024 campaign
Trump and Biden haven't been on the same stage or even spoken since their last debate weeks before the 2020 presidential election.
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June 27–30: First Person Arts Festival in Philly, Will Downing in New Jersey and the Super '70s Concert Experience in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 4:40What Pa. voters can expect from Biden and Trump’s historic presidential debate
A national poll found Trump has a slight lead over Biden. The same goes for polling focused on Pennsylvania, where the lead is often within the margin of error.
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Listen 1:05New Jersey American Water finalizes acquisition of Salem city water and sewer systems
New Jersey American Water said its top priority is addressing the toxic PFAS in Salem's water system.
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Listen 1:14Pa. state Rep. Brian Munroe said the closure is a “symptom” of an “ongoing onslaught” on abortion rights.
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Listen :55Pennsylvania’s historic preservation tax credit program has an annual cap of $5 million. Legislation moving through Harrisburg would change that.
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Listen 3:43Most Americans plan to watch the Biden-Trump debate, and many see high stakes, an AP-NORC poll finds
Both Biden and Trump supporters view the debate as a major test for their candidate — or just a spectacle not to miss.
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