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What is happening in Pennsylvania?

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Pennsylvania is facing a public transit crisis with SEPTA threatening major service cuts and fare hikes due to a budget stalemate, and there was a recent ambush shooting of two state troopers in Susquehanna County.

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Pennsylvania state troopers shot in what authorities call an ambush

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  • Two state troopers were ambushed and shot while responding to a call in Susquehanna County. 5s
  • The suspect, armed with a rifle, shot and killed a neighbor before firing on police. 2m 19s
  • Both troopers sustained multiple gunshot wounds but were able to call for help and receive evacuation. 1m 1s
  • The suspect was shot and killed by police after refusing to comply with commands. 3m 12s
  • Authorities report a rising trend in ambush attacks on law enforcement, with over 130 such incidents reported in 2023. 4m 22s
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Pennsylvania state troopers shot in what authorities call an ambush
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CBS America
3 hours ago
Pennsylvania state troopers shot in what authorities call an ambush

Two state troopers were ambushed and shot in Susquehanna County while responding to a report of gunfire; the gunman was later killed by police.

Pennsylvania state troopers shot in what authorities call an ambush
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CBS America
3 hours ago
Pennsylvania state troopers shot in what authorities call an ambush

Authorities describe the incident as part of a pattern of ambush attacks on police, with a significant rise in such incidents nationally.

SEPTA faces major cuts without state funding
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Fox News
1 day ago
SEPTA faces major cuts without state funding

SEPTA warns of major cuts to bus routes and rail lines, plus fare hikes, if state funding is not approved by August 14.

SEPTA faces major cuts without state funding
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Fox News
1 day ago
SEPTA faces major cuts without state funding

The cuts loom as Pennsylvania lawmakers remain in a budget stalemate, with $168 million proposed for SEPTA in the new budget.

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