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Pa. state legislators among the highest paid in U.S., but they’re doing less and less actual lawmaking
by Liz Navratil, Spotlight PA & Jonathan Lai, Philadelphia Inquirer
The number of bills introduced or passed by the legislature has decreased dramatically in recent years, while the number of largely ceremonial resolutions has skyrocketed, according to an analysis by Spotlight PA and The Inquirer.
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Pa. nurses are fed up with hold times, rude answers, and delays dealing with state licensing board
by Sara Simon
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Meet the team of reporters watching out for you in the state capital
by Christopher Baxter
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