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Pedestrians carry plastic bags in Philadelphia, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Philadelphia and three other municipalities in Pennsylvania sued the state Wednesday over what they say was a covert abuse of legislative power to temporarily halt local bans or taxes on plastic bags handed out to customers by retailers. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Pennsylvania hauled to court over blocking plastic bag bans

By Claudia Lauer And Marc Levy Mar. 03, 2021 04:44 PM EST

Monique Jones, left, of Erie, receives a face mask Friday, July 10, 2020 from Rajahnee Hollamon, a member of the Blue Coats, in the 900 block of East Eighth Street in Erie, Pa. A group of volunteers was canvassing the neighborhood to educate residents about COVID-19. (Jack Hanrahan/Erie Times-News via AP)
Pennsylvania reports 1K new virus cases, 1st time since May

By Marc Levy And Michael Rubinkam Jul. 10, 2020 01:05 PM EDT