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Harris, Casey lead Trump, McCormick in Pennsylvania poll
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A new Spotlight PA poll of likely voters shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by 4 points, and Bob Casey leading Dave McCormick by 7 points.
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on Sat, 5AM
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Doug Mastriano claims book critics defamed him
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Doug Mastriano, who lost PA’s 2022 gubernatorial election, says criticisms of his book have caused "sleepless nights, physical illness," and more.
on Fri, 9PM
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Can a merger of these two Pa. communities heal finances and hurt feelings?
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With rising taxes and community divisions, Mount Penn Borough wants to merge with Lower Alsace, but hurdles remain from past attempts.
on Thu, 6PM
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Hospital mergers drive up medical bills through opaque ‘facility fees’
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Consolidations in the health care industry are driving opaque charges that experts say more and more patients are seeing on their bills.
on Tue, 9AM
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Support Spotlight PA on Democracy Day
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For our fifth anniversary, recommit to your support of Spotlight PA’s unique investigative and public-service journalism.
on Sep 15
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Voting in PA: A 2024 election guide for college students
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If you're a college student in PA, find out how to register to vote, cast a ballot by mail or in person, and more for the 2024 election on Nov. 5. Registration deadline is Oct. 21.
on Sep 13
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Election 2024: How to vet PA House and Senate candidates
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All PA House lawmakers and half of the PA Senate will be on the ballot in 2024. Learn more about how to research the candidates.
on Sep 10
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Who needs and provides care in Pennsylvania, by the numbers
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Demographic data on caregiving in Pennsylvania show some of the pay, gender, and health factors that influence the quality of care.
on Sep 3
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PA county must tell voters if it rejects their mail ballot, judge says
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Thousands of mail ballots are rejected in Pennsylvania during each election cycle because of errors like missing signatures.
on Aug 27
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Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid cash decisions
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Many see the billions in opioid cash coming to states as blood money. But in many places, the public is routinely shut out of spending decisions
on Aug 27
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The do’s and definite don’ts of pawpaw, Pennsylvania’s ‘secret tropical fruit’
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Pennsylvania’s fleeting pawpaw season has arrived and the "hillbilly mango" is ripe for the picking, assuming you can find one.
on Aug 25
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Some of Trump's 'fake' PA electors from 2020 are back again
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Five Pennsylvania Republicans who signed an alternate slate of electors for Donald Trump in 2020 will again serve as presidential electors in this year’s contest.
on Aug 23
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The budget surplus is projected to soon run dry in Pennsylvania
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State budget report warns Pennsylvania's multibillion-dollar surplus will run dry next fiscal year without cuts or an infusion of cash.
on Aug 13
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A half million dollars went missing in this Pa. township
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Local officials in the rural Pennsylvania township say they believe a suspended employee might be responsible for misappropriation.
on Aug 9
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RFK Jr., third-party candidates face ballot challenges in Pennsylvania
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Petitions argue that Kennedy, his running mate, and at least nine third-party candidates should not appear on PA's Nov. 5 general election ballot.
on Aug 9
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Watch the moment a Pa. police officer saw the Trump shooter
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A local Butler, Pennsylvania, officer was hoisted on the roof and saw the shooter moments before shots rang out.
on Aug 9
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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz — not Josh Shapiro — to be her running mate
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Kamala Harris' decision to pick Tim Walz ends weeks of vetting and speculation, which resurrected several controversies from PA Gov. Josh Shapiro's political career.
on Aug 6
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What’s behind Josh Shapiro’s support for school vouchers?
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro — believed to be on Kamala Harris’ vice president shortlist — supports using taxpayer money for school vouchers.
on Aug 5
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Mail ballot dating requirement debated in Pennsylvania court
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The ACLU and Department of State argued in Commonwealth Court that election officials don’t use the handwritten dates on ballot envelopes for anything.
on Aug 2
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Josh Shapiro’s office quietly settled harassment claim
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A top aide to the Pennsylvania governor was accused of sexually harassing a female staffer. The settlement included a confidentiality clause.
on Jul 28
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PA’s new license plate rekindles regional beefs
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The Shapiro administration’s new license plate has been called “erasure” outside of Philadelphia.
on Jul 25
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Pa. expands protections against frivolous suits aimed at curtailing free speech
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Meritless SLAPP lawsuits can drain people's pockets. A new Pennsylvania law strengthens protections against those cases.
on Jul 22
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Shapiro order on ‘scandalous’ conduct amid Gaza protests raises alarm
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Critics say the Pennsylvania governor’s order, which applies to state employees, is subjective and could curtail free speech.
on Jul 22
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What’s in Pennsylvania's new $47.6 billion budget?
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PA’s new budget includes less transit funding than Democrats wanted, tax cuts, permitting reform, and changes to the higher education system.
on Jul 12
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How to decide between Medicare and Medicare Advantage
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There are significant tradeoffs between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. In this Q&A, an expert explains the pros and cons of each.
on Jun 28
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Colleges that divest from Israel would be punished under new Pa. bill
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Pennsylvania colleges and universities that boycott or divest from Israel for political reasons would be cut off from state funding under a new bill.
on Jun 26
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Holding powerful private and public forces across Pennsylvania to account through urgent and compelling investigative journalism.
on Jun 26
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Penn State surgeon warned health leaders about transplant problems. Then he was let go.
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Raymond Lynch told at least two top Penn State Health officials about his concerns with the liver and kidney transplant programs months before federal review.
on Jun 26
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Learn about the history of Pennsylvania’s queer media.
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Spotlight PA held a free panel on Pennsylvania’s LGBTQ+ media evolution and the forces behind the movement.
on Jun 24
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PA's hydrogen hubs stir concerns over health impacts
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Federally-funded hydrogen hubs backed by the Biden administration raise health and environmental concerns among PA communities despite clean energy goals.
on May 28
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Election 2024: Your guide to PA treasurer candidates
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Treasurer Stacy Garrity is the only Republican on the April 23 primary ballot, while Democrats will decide between Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland.
on Apr 23
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Election 2024: Your guide to PA auditor general candidates
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Incumbent Tim DeFoor is the only candidate on the Republican primary ballot. Democrats will choose between two candidates: state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley.
on Apr 23
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Election 2024: A guide to the PA attorney general candidates
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Five Democrats and two Republicans are running for their party’s nomination and will appear on the April 23 primary ballot.
on Apr 9
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How we’re tracking opioid settlement money in Pa.
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Spotlight PA and WESA are requesting spending reports from all 67 Pennsylvania counties.
on Mar 25
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The history behind Pennsylvania’s flat income tax
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The state constitution’s “uniformity” clause prevents a graduated income tax
on Mar 16
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Pro-Palestine protest opposes Garrity’s Israel Bonds buy
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Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity said buying more Israel Bonds was “important to show our support."
on Feb 18
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Some medical debt would be wiped out under Shapiro budget
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Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget calls for Pennsylvania to use $4 million to buy medical debt.
on Feb 12
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False election claims tied to PA activist Heather Honey
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Heather Honey’s flawed claims have been cited by ex-President Donald Trump and fueled GOP backlash against a voter roll tool.
on Feb 12
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Some deleted PA State Police records ‘no longer accessible’
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Affected PA State Police records may include information about how evidence was handled once it reached the lab.
on Jan 25
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Pa. says no conflict with broadband law, fed grant rules
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The state broadband authority recently reversed course on whether a 2004 law restricting local government broadband networks conflicts with fed grant rules.
on Jan 24
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Ancestry.com says it owns copies of PA historical records
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PA hired genealogy company Ancestry.com to digitize a sweeping list of historical documents. Now the company claims it owns those digital copies.
on Dec 28
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Pennsylvania medical marijuana cards: See the data
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Spotlight PA is sharing records it won in court.
on Dec 25
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Undone PA budget hurting community colleges, libraries
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PA lawmakers have struggled to finish the code bills that direct some state spending. Amid this budget impasse, key nonprofits are missing funding.
on Nov 28
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How Spotlight PA reported Herm Suplizio investigation
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A Spotlight PA investigation found suspended DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio helped make the PA city a success while allegedly stealing from it.
on Nov 17
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Abortion drove spending on PA Supreme Court race
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Democrat Daniel McCaffery scored a decisive victory over Republican Carolyn Carluccio on Election Day 2023, buoyed by last-minute spending on TV ads.
on Nov 16
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PA election results: Daniel McCaffery wins Supreme Court race
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Unofficial Pennsylvania election results show Democrat Daniel McCaffery has 53% of the vote.
on Nov 8
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Who is Daniel McCaffery, running for PA Supreme Court?
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A complete guide to the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
on Nov 5
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Who is Carolyn Carluccio, running for PA Supreme Court?
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A complete guide to the Republican candidate for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
on Nov 5
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Pa. tax credits result in ‘mixed bag’ for job creation
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A recent state analysis of 20 state tax credit programs found seven accomplished their purpose.
on Oct 20
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Discover how PA judges shape abortion, education, and more with this interactive tool.
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Use this interactive tool to discover how Pennsylvania judges shape policies on abortion, education, and more.
on Oct 12