Pennsylvania and its county and local governments are on track to spend nearly all of the federal American Rescue Plan Act funds they received to…
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Pennsylvania voters will help decide whether three state Supreme Court justices get more time on the bench. Here’s how the court has shaped rural areas.…
On Nov. 4, you may be asked to consider candidates who want to make decisions on local taxes, public safety, and more in your community.…
A bill introduced in the state House would create an insurance program to offer up to $150,000 in relief to residents affected by landslides and…
Legislation to exempt campgrounds from local amusement taxes passed unanimously in the PA House, with supporters saying it would make outdoor recreation more affordable. By…
The legislation underscores a tension between hunters divided over tradition and flexibility, as well as between lawmakers and the Pennsylvania Game Commission. By Marley Parish,…
The law, which will allow the Game Commission to set Sunday hunting dates, takes effect in early September. By Marley Parish, Spotlight PA State College…
After about 150 Pennsylvania boroughs and townships were given the authority to raise higher fire and EMS taxes, a lawmaker wants to expand that power…
The Shapiro administration says the funding increase would help modernize and strengthen Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry. By Marley Parish, Spotlight PA State College Pictured above: Russell…
Democrats and Republicans will see the same seven candidates for State College school on their primary ballots. By Min Xian, Spotlight PA State College Photo…
The Shapiro administration says Pennsylvania has enough in reserves to address avian influenza, but Republican lawmakers aren’t convinced that reallocating that funding is responsible. By…
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal includes $10 million for a Pennsylvania fund that assists financially distressed local governments. By Min Xian, Spotlight PA State College…
The Rural Population Revitalization Commission wants to streamline grant requirements and improve technical support to help rural areas overcome development challenges. By Marley Parish, Spotlight…
Penn State could close up to 12 of its 20 commonwealth campuses. It’s unclear what authority the Board of Trustees has in approving the university…
The nomination petition period opened on Tuesday, Feb. 18, for Pennsylvania’s 2025 municipal primary election. Races on the ballot include school boards, township supervisors, borough…
By Marley Parish, Spotlight PA State College Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s spending plan also invests in rural communities by…