Pennsylvania lawmakers increased the 911 surcharge to help fund system upgrades and call center positions. The new phone user fee takes effect in March.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers increased the 911 surcharge to help fund system upgrades and call center positions. The new phone user fee takes effect in March.
The increase to $1.95, which takes effect in March, helps Pennsylvania pay for 911 call center staffing and infrastructure upgrades.
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BELLEFONTE — An increase to the monthly phone fee users pay to support emergency services will help fill staff vacancies and upgrade infrastructure, but county officials say the 30-cent raise
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