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Pa. Dairy Farmers Could See Financial Boost from Shapiro’s Proposed Subsidy Program
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The governor’s $48.3 billion budget proposal includes $5.6 million to incentivize participation in a federal dairy risk management program.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024 Budget Pitch Draws on Lessons from Curdled Fairlife Bid
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Shapiro’s budget proposal invests in agricultural development and aims to address shortcomings that lost Pennsylvania a deal with a major milk brand looking to build a facility.
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Some Pa. Municipalities Are Turning to Fees to Cover Rising Stormwater Costs, but Pushback and a Lawsuit Threaten That Revenue
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Stormwater fees have helped dozens of local governments pay for necessary infrastructure improvements. But the fees also raise questions about whether the bill is being distributed fairly.
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Penn Highlands Elk Maternal Care Cuts Highlight Pa.’s Widening Rural Services Gap
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The end of Penn Highlands’ birth services marks another huge maternal care loss for Pennsylvania’s shrinking rural counties.
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What to Know About Shapiro’s Proposed $10.3M Agriculture Innovation Program
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The idea of the proposed agriculture innovation funding is to create a grant program that enhances efficiency and saves labor for farmers.
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Pa. Pays Property Owners for Land Lost to Eminent Domain, but Farmers Want More for Their Loss
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What Shapiro’s Budget Pitch Could Do for Pennsylvania’s Rural Communities
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The governor’s budget proposal would give rural areas a boost to invest in housing, address gaps in health care and market the outdoor landscape.
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Proposed Update to State Gaming Rules Could Offer Relief to Pa.’s Fire Companies, Nonprofits
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Pennsylvania lawmakers have proposed letting nonprofits accept credit and debit card payments for small games of chance, which is currently illegal.
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Pa.’s Outdoor Recreation Office Identifies Early Priorities, but Some Specifics Remain Unclear
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Pennsylvania’s Office of Outdoor Recreation plans to form a business alliance and start an outdoor equity fund, but much of its strategy relies on local volunteers and outside help.
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Pa. County Officials Say Lawmakers’ Increase to the 911 Phone Fee Isn’t Enough to Alleviate Taxpayer Burden
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The increase to $1.95, which takes effect in March, helps Pennsylvania pay for 911 call center staffing and infrastructure upgrades.