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Judge Recommends Sale of Troubled Rock Spring Water Company to One of Pa.’s Largest Private Utilities
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Pennsylvania American Water is the suggested buyer for the long-troubled Rock Spring Water Company. Pennsylvania American has been managing the small rural utility in an interim capacity since March 2025.
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Why a $193M Injection for Rural Health Care in Pa. Isn’t Easing Closure Worries
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The five-year Rural Health Transformation Program is meant to expand and strengthen access to care, but state officials and experts warn the money isn’t enough to fix every problem.
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Rate Hike, Bankruptcy or Sale: Pa. Judge to Decide What’s Next for Troubled Centre County Water Company
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Attorneys for key players in the utility case have proposed competing plans for the future of Rock Spring Water Company in Ferguson Township.
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What Pa.’s $50.1 Billion Budget Does for Rural Hospitals, Communities
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The $50.1 billion state budget maintains previous spending on rural hospitals and boosts Medicaid programs, but advocates say it doesn’t fix every challenge to accessing care.
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How Decisions Made by Pa.’s Highest Court Shape Rural Communities
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Pennsylvania voters will help decide whether three state Supreme Court justices get more time on the bench. Here’s how the court has shaped rural areas.
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Community Set to Weigh In on Permanent Fix to Troubled Centre County Water Company
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Ferguson Township will host two public input hearings before Pennsylvania regulators decide whether to force Rock Spring to sell.
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A Local Authority Wants to Buy a Troubled Centre County Water System. State Law May Stand in the Way
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Regulators can’t force Rock Spring Water Company to sell to the willing State College authority, even though it’s promising safe and affordable service.
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When the Ground Gives Way, Homeowners Are Often Left With the Bill. Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose a Safety Net
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A bill introduced in the state House would create an insurance program to offer up to $150,000 in relief to residents affected by landslides and sinkholes, addressing a gap in private insurance coverage.
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Tax Relief for Campgrounds in Pa. Could Come at the Expense of Revenue Tool for Local Governments
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Legislation to exempt campgrounds from local amusement taxes passed unanimously in the Pa. House, with supporters saying it would make outdoor recreation more affordable.
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Traditional Monday Deer Opener Would Return to Parts of Pa. Under Lawmaker’s Compromise Proposal
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The legislation underscores a tension between hunters divided over tradition and flexibility, as well as between lawmakers and the Pennsylvania Game Commission.