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Health policy bills still alive in PA Assembly
Capitol observes expect agreement on several health policy bills before the end of state budget negotiations.
Democrats and Repub
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15 years ago
Activists protest health insurance premium increases
A protest outside one of the biggest health insurers in the Philadelphia region is bringing to light what some see as problems with the h
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15 years ago
DHS caseworkers get high tech upgrade
The “Information Portability Project” is a collaboration with Montgomery County and business and advocacy groups. It’s
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15 years ago
Scientists seek answers from ancient visitors
A relic preserved by state-of-the-art science almost 22 centuries ago is undergoing analysis by modern technology.
A relic preser
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15 years ago
Appropriations weighs PA senate budget
By: Scott Gilbert
The measure calls for nearly one-point-seven billion dollars less in spending than Governor Rendell’s blue
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15 years ago
NJ passes new procedure for hiring supers
By: Phil Gregory
The measure comes after some large payouts caused controversy, including more than seven hundred thousand dollars
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15 years ago
Sustainable food advocates serve up ideas
City representatives are swapping ideas with Milwaukee and London about farming inside city limits.
Food activists from across the
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15 years ago
NJ reps renew talk on escapee controversy
By: Phil Gregory
New Jersey lawmakers and police officials are urging the U-S government not to resume normal diplomatic relations
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15 years ago
City budget now needs state approval
If legislators do not approve the sales tax hike, or some of the pension re-financing plans, the city would be facing drastic service cut
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15 years ago
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, or SEPTA, is preparing to spend two federal stimulus grants of almost $130 millio
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15 years ago
The compromise worked out between Council and the Mayor is designed to plug a projected budget gap of more than $1 billion dollars over f
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15 years ago
Winning city-wide mural unveiled
The people have spoken, and they have elected a mural to represent them. After months of community discussions all over Philadelphia, two
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15 years ago