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Virus cases surpass 100,000 in Pennsylvania over weekend
People gather June 28, 2020, at the Porch restaurant in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Gene J. Puskar / AP…
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Wolf says transparency bill jeopardizes private information, doubles down on veto
Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the media during a news conference in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania on July 16, 2020. Commonwealth Media…
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Louisiana rental assistance program paused due to overwhelming demand
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in downtown Washington, D.C. Mark Van Scyoc | Shutterstock.com By David Jacobs…
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Cattle industry battles lower market prices amid COVID-19 pandemic; ‘Will have far-reaching effects’
A cowboy leads Texas longhorns from their pens during the daily cattle drive in Fort Worth, Texas. James Kirkikis _…
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Study: Illinoisans third most in need of loans during pandemic
Shutterstock photo By Kevin Bessler (The Center Square) – With the unemployment rate hovering over 14 percent in Illinois during…
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Whitmer clarifies mask order, optional at polling places
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer encourages Michiganders to mask up on July 15 to prevent the state’s return to phase three. Image…
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DNR seeks further assurances from Enbridge over Line 5 risks
An extended shutdown of Enbridge’s Line 5 will result in higher prices at the gas pump, according to a Marathon…
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New Hampshire ranks 6th lowest in WalletHub study of 2020 state tax burdens
(The Center Square) – New Hampshire came in sixth lowest in a new study by WalletHub that examines the level of tax burdens imposed…
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Densest areas of New York City provide snapshot into PPP mega loans
The island of Manhattan seen from the air. TierneyMJ / Shutterstock.com By Dave Fidlin (The Center Square) – A venerable clothier,…
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Florida, national restaurant associations lobby for federal assistance
Diners sit at an outdoor restaurant, Monday, March 16, 2020, in Fort Myers, Fla. Elise Amendola / AP By John…
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DeSantis: Florida hospitals not running short of remdesivir
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a news conference at Universal Studios on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Orlando, Fla.…
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Publix to require face masks in Florida stores as retailers adopt their own rules
A shopper leaves a Publix in Palm Beach, Fla., on Friday, July 17, 2020. mpi04/MediaPunch / AP By John Haughey…
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Cooper calls on Congress to provide more federal aid for North Carolina
Gov. Roy Cooper speaks during a briefing on North Carolina’s coronavirus pandemic response Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the North…
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For every one new regulation created in Washington, D.C., seven have been rolled back
President Donald Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. Patrick Semansky…
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Congressional leaders receive at least $1 million in pension payouts paid for by taxpayers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., right, bump elbows as they…
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Report: UIA alleged stealing sparks investigation; state hires Deloitte to improve systems
Unemployment Insurance Agency Director Steve Gray testifies in front of the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic on June 24. …
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Las Vegas bars sue Sisolak over shutdown order amid virus resurgence
Davey Francis mixes drinks at Velveteen Rabbit, a cocktail bar in the Las Vegas Arts District, on the last night…
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With federal funding at stake, Pritzker urges everyone to complete Census
Matt Rourke / AP By Kevin Bessler (The Center Square) – With hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding…
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COVID-19 closures could push residential property tax bills higher in coming years
A housing development in Hoffman Estates. AP Photo/Stephen J. Carrera By Cole Lauterbach (The Center Square) – The COVID-19 pandemic…
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Even with some improvement, high unemployment numbers could linger
A man walks past a retail store that is going out of business due to the coronavirus pandemic in Winnetka,…
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ComEd hit with criminal charges, feds implicate Madigan
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan speaks at a press conference on Monday, April 23, 2018. Image courtesy of BlueRoomStream By Cole…
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If Madigan allegations true, Pritzker says speaker ‘has to resign’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a news conference on Monday. Courtesy of BlueRoomStream (The Center Square) – Should the allegations…
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Louisiana launches $24 million rental assistance program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in downtown Washington, D.C. Mark Van Scyoc | Shutterstock.com By David Jacobs…
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Louisiana Gov. Edwards signs tax breaks, rural broadband measures
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks to the Louisiana Municipal Association on Feb. 5, 2020. By David Jacobs | The Center…
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Georgia Lottery transfers $1.23B for education in fiscal year 2020
Dominique James / Shutterstock.com By Nyamekye Daniel (The Center Square) – The Georgia Lottery collected $30 million more for education…
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Kemp signs Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act, extends postpartum Medicaid coverage
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs House Bill 521 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Marietta, Ga.…
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North Carolina cancels 12-year incentive program with Deutsche Bank
A Deutsche Bank sign is seen on the outside of its building in London. Natasha Livingstone / AP By Nyamekye…
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North Carolina treasurer calls for Department of Transportation officials to be replaced
North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell Photo courtesy of North Carolina treasurer website (The Center Square) – North Carolina Treasurer Dale…
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Cuomo: Any establishment in New York serving alcohol must also serve food
Bartender Lindsay Pacepours a beer for a customer June 22, 2020, at Shade Bar NYC in New York City. John Minchillo…
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