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An electric utility wants to fix Pa.’s competitive energy market; regulators say more study needed

State-by-state figures from monthly utility bill data show, on average, American households paid roughly $110, or 6.4%, more for electricity in 2025, compared to 2024. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)When Pennsylvania s largest electric utility proposed a change to the...

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What to expect in Pennsylvania at the polls a week from today

A voter fills out his ballot at the Board of Elections office in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pa. October 20, 2026. (Photo by John Beale/Pennsylvania Capital-Star)One week out from Election Day, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt advised voters to be patient, both with those working the...

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New lawsuit: Feds, 20 states accuse Dollar General of years of misleading pricing

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states are suing discount retailer Dollar General over what officials claim were a pattern of “unlawful overcharges” dating back years.

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