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Pennsylvania Bill Would Ban “State Fair” Names

Rep. Catherine Wallen plans legislation to bar events from using “state fair” in names and ads, saying the term implies official status.

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(WHTM) – A Pennsylvania lawmaker is seeking to ban fairs from using the “State Fair” name. State Rep. Catherine Wallen (R-Adams/Cumberland) says her bill would prohibit fairs from…

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Pa. lawmaker plans to introduce legislation to restrict the use of "state fair" in event names

A Pennsylvania lawmaker says the use of "state fair" in event names could create confusion.

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Lawmaker Wants to Take "State" Out of York Fair and Others - PoliticsPA

Rep. Catherine Wallen (R-Adams/Cumberland) is circulating a co-sponsorship memo that would prohibit fairs in Pennsylvania from using the title "state fair" in their name and advertising.

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Pennsylvania bill would ban “State Fair” names

(WHTM) – A Pennsylvania lawmaker is seeking to ban fairs from using the “State Fair” name. State Rep. Catherine Wallen (R-Adams/Cumberland) says her bill would prohibit fairs from…

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abc 27 broke the news on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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