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More Local Governments in Pa. Would Be Able to Tax More to Cover Fire, EMS Costs Under New Bill
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After about 150 Pennsylvania boroughs and townships were given the authority to raise higher fire and EMS taxes, a lawmaker wants to expand that power for more communities.
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Township Allegedly Fleeced by Its Own Employee Seeks to Block Immediate Access to Bond Claim Details
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The records could shine a light on how Gregg Township is making the case to its insurer in the hopes of recouping the public funds allegedly stolen. The township has promised to release them later.
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Pa. Primary Election 2025: 6 State College School Board Candidates Advancing to November
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State College voters will choose from six school board candidates in the fall — four registered Democrats and two registered Republicans.
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Primary Election 2025: A Complete Guide to the Candidates for State College School Board
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Democrats and Republicans will see the same seven candidates for State College school on their primary ballots.
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The People Who Represent You in D.C. and Harrisburg Are Allowed to Keep Their Calendars Secret
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This story originally appeared in Talk of the Town, a weekly newsletter of local stories that dig deep, events and more from the Spotlight PA State College bureau. Sign up […]
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Benefits Unclear 20 Years After Governor, Legislators Gave Away Land in Centre County With Promise of Jobs, Revenue
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In 2006, Pennsylvania sold 135 acres of land for $1 to start a business park in Centre County. As Amazon moves in, local business leaders think the vision has been realized.
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End of Federal Relief Money Will Push Some Pa. Municipalities Off a Financial Cliff, Shapiro Admin Fears
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Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal includes $10 million for a Pennsylvania fund that assists financially distressed local governments.
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Pa. Primary Election 2025: Everything You Need to Know About Running for Local Public Office
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The nomination petition period opens Feb. 18 for Pennsylvania’s 2025 municipal primary election. Races on the ballot include school boards, township supervisors, borough council members and more.
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The Alleged Theft of More Than $532K From a Centre County Township Shows the Limits of Routine Audits
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While most Pennsylvania local governments are required to file annual financial audits to the state each year, those reports aren’t meant to root out fraud, waste and abuse.
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New Records Detail Gregg Township Secretary’s Alleged Half-Million-Dollar Heist. How Did Sports Betting, Trips and More Go Unnoticed?
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Pamela Hackenburg allegedly used Gregg Township’s credit cards to steal almost $533,000 from local taxpayers. The township’s supervisors never looked at a statement.