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The state budget recognizes a massive adequacy gap for public schools. Now officials must fill it

Commonwealth Court’s school funding decision requires a plan “to provide all students in every district throughout Pennsylvania with an adequately funded education.”

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Washington County voters bring legal action against county for mail ballot disqualification

Washington County concealed information from voters about minor errors on their mail ballot return envelopes, violating their due process rights.

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Newly passed legislation aids preservation of community gardens on vacant lots in Philadelphia

This legislation will make it easier for gardeners to secure legal access to land

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