By Colin Deppen, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Matt Smith / For Spotlight PA In this week’s news quiz: A new mail ballot ruling, an…
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A Spotlight PA and Resolve Philly investigation found hundreds of kids each year are made to pay for their own foster care, a practice advocates…
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…
A bill would require direct care workers to pass a competency exam rather than have a diploma or GED. Advocates argue a more direct solution…
Pennsylvania only allows its biggest cities and a handful of other municipalities to use red light cameras. They still face challenges getting off the ground.…
University partners with regional media outlets to enhance student learning and support local journalism Image from left: Spotlight PA Berks Bureau Editor Lisa Scheid, Alvernia…
Lobbyists say such donations can lead to access, but the state’s weak transparency laws make it nearly impossible to trace influence. By Stephen Caruso, Spotlight…
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…
In a letter to the homeland security secretary, Al Schmidt cites critical help local election officials get from the U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA. By Carter…
Hospitals and health systems largely decide how their charity care programs work and who qualifies, which can limit access to this help. A researcher says…
Over the years, Pennsylvania’s been a hub for eye-catching license plates honoring everything from river otters to D.A.R.E to Quaker friendliness. By Asha Prihar, Spotlight…
By Colin Deppen, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA In this week’s news quiz: Gov. Shapiro on MAX, a snowiest…
Some new Pennsylvania parents pay thousands of dollars out of pocket for pregnancy and childbirth care. When they can’t afford these costs, the resulting debt…
Two previous efforts to pass a state-funded home repair program were casualties of the budget process. By Charlotte Keith, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Amanda…
Join us for an in-person discussion on how the opioid crisis impacts families and statewide systems, and how those affected want to use state settlement…
Overhaul of PA’s Glitchy Voter Registration System Moves Forward After Contract Cancellation, Delays
The state’s voter registration system will be revamped and integrated with other election systems under a new $10.6 million contract. By Carter Walker, Votebeat Photo…