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January 26, 2024 Prepare for an early spring! Pennsylvania’s famous prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, did not see his shadow! While we won’t endure six more weeks of winter, we will endure …

January 26, 2024
Prepare for an early spring! Pennsylvania’s famous prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, did not see his shadow! While we won’t endure six more weeks of winter, we will endure three weeks of budget hearings very soon.
On Tuesday, February 6, Governor Shapiro will unveil his proposed 20...

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