When the ground gives way, homeowners are often left with the bill. Pennsylvania lawmakers propose a safety net

By Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

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BELLEFONTE — When landslides and sinkholes damage Pennsylvania houses, homeowners often have limited options to cover repairs and can end up stuck paying a mortgage on an unlivable property.

Now, state House lawmakers want a government-run insurance program to help fill this gap.

A bill introduced by state Rep. Emily Kinkead (D., Allegheny) would use $10 million from the state’s General Fund to establish the proposed Landslide a