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A bill to ban using carbon dioxide to extract oil and gas has passed the state Senate and Assembly. It now awaits Gov. Hochul’s signature.
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In 2020, Pennsylvania was at the forefront of a significant effort to undermine trust in the election process.
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While Trump, who did not participate in debates for the Republican nomination, has indicated a willingness to take on his 2020 rival, President Biden has not committed to debating him again.
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In 2006, Google purchased Youtube, Sony unveiled the Playstation 3 and Pennsylvania raised its minimum wage to $7.15.In 2009, the federal government raised the wage slightly to $7.25.Fifteen years later, Pennsylvania continues to use that federal minimum wage.
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The New York state budget is now nearly two weeks late, and lawmakers are due back Monday afternoon to pass a fourth extender to keep government running.
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In an effort to increase housing affordability, the city is proposing regulations on short-term rentals, like Airbnb.
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After a contentious public comment period that lasted over two hours, the Binghamton City Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.
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The main item holding up a deal is a housing package that would build new affordable housing and strengthen tenant protections.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has set new maximum contaminant levels for toxic chemicals that have tainted water supplies for millions of Americans, including several Northeast communities. Advocates are cheering the new protections against so-called PFAS compounds.
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In February, people living in Binghamton’s Southside East neighborhood learned they were losing their only grocery store. More than a month after it closed, the neighborhood is still adjusting to the change and the city is trying to fill the gap.
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New York state legislators are calling for the release of more than $3 million in funding for veterans’ organizations. But the governor’s administration says the money is already flowing.
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Patrick Dai, 21, accepted a plea deal and pleaded guilty to posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications, which carries a maximum term of 5 years in prison.