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The vote for House speaker will extend to a 2nd day — as will McCarthy's fight to win
California GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy is in a fight to secure the needed votes to become speaker of the House.
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Fentanyl test strips decriminalized under new Pennsylvania law
People in Pennsylvania who buy or carry fentanyl testing strips will no longer face potential criminal charges for possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Gov. Tom Wolf urges Pennsylvanians to apply for federal internet assistance
Households that qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program can receive up to $30 off monthly internet bills, as well as $100 toward buying a laptop.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls to increase for 15th consecutive year
Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls will increase 5% starting January 8th. Turnpike tolls have increased each year since 2008.
House leadership is in limbo as McCarthy loses 3 rounds of voting for speaker
Rep. Kevin McCarthy failed to secure the necessary votes to become House speaker in another round of voting — the third — after 20 House Republicans voted against him.