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…
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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…
By Asha Prihar, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA In this week’s news quiz: The representative who skipped President Donald…
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…
The review was led by Republican Auditor General Tim DeFoor, who identified “uncommon” spending on gift cards and real estate. By Katie Meyer, Spotlight PA…
A caucus in the Pennsylvania House focused on maternal health has introduced bills that would protect the right to public pumping and mandate a state…
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 Board of Pardons reopened the case after opposition from the victim’s family arrived two months after its first vote. By Danielle Ohl, Spotlight PA…