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Reporter @PennLive. Formerly @USATODAY Network PA Bureau & @bctimes. Terp for life. I'd beg for some forgiveness, but begging's not my business.

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Pa. city credits AI tech, awareness for drop in school bus passing violations

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News Published: Jun. 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Pittsburgh Public Schools officials are crediting AI-powered technology for a significant reduction in the number of tickets issued to drivers for illegally passing city school buses. According to the district, there were 9,165 tickets issued between August 2025 and this month compared to 9,961 in the 2024-25 school year, an 8% reduction, reported TribLive.com.
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Shapiro touts state grant to help Pa. company expand, add new jobs

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Business Published: Jun. 18, 2026, 3:15 p.m. Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced that Ezeflow USA-Flowline will invest $6.5 million to expand its operations in Lawrence County, creating 30 new jobs over the next four years while retaining 81 existing positions. The pipe fitting manufacturer will add 20,000 square feet to its facility in New Castle. The expansion will support production of critical U.S. Navy and commercial nuclear components to fulfill the company’s contract with the Navy.
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Pa. jobless rate remains below national average as labor force hits record high

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PA Politics Published: Jun. 18, 2026, 1:20 p.m. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained at 4.2% for the fourth consecutive month in May, matching the state’s rate from one year ago, according to preliminary data released by the state Department of Labor & Industry. The state’s jobless rate stayed one-tenth of a percentage point below the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, which also held steady during the month, as it has over the past 12 months.
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