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New Bill Would Extend Pennsylvania's $1.95 911 Surcharge

Pennsylvania Rep. Brenda Pugh (R) last week introduced HB-1982, which extends the state's $1.95 911 surcharge that's set to expire Jan. 31, to Jan. 31, 2029. The bill was referred to the Pennsylvania House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.…

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The surcharge is levied on retail wireless phone and prepaid cellphone minutes, as well as phone card transactions.