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State representative calls out Senate for ‘stalling’ regarding House bill that would cap certain land rent

A rent increase at a senior housing community in Plum has become a partisan issue, according to a state representative who supports capping rent increases statewide. State Rep, Brandon Markosek, a Democrat whose 25th state House District includes a portion of Plum, recently spoke to a gathering of residents of

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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review· Sep 18, 5:28 AMState representative calls out Senate for ‘stalling’ regarding House bill that would cap certain land rent

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