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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 12, 11:56 PM
Governor Shapiro signs $50.8 billion state budget into law
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a $50.8 billion state budget into law.
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Governor Shapiro signs $50.8 billion state budget into law
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a $50.8 billion state budget into law.
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What happened Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a $50.8 billion state budget into law.
The headline split The left frames it as "Gov. Shapiro signs $50.8 billion compromise budget, despite some opposition in both parti...". The center frames it as "Governor Shapiro signs $50.8 billion state budget into law".
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Left / center-leftGov. Shapiro signs $50.8 billion compromise budget, despite some opposition in both parties
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Pennsylvania Capital-StarNews report · Jul 12, 9:12 PM
Gov. Shapiro signs $50.8 billion compromise budget, despite some opposition in both parties
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Legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle described the budget as a compromise. The theme was driven home as three separate senators quoted the Rolling Stones’ song “You Can’t Always...
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