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Spooked by Alabama ‘embryonic personhood’ ruling, Pa. lawmakers aim to expand and protect IVF access

Spooked by Alabama ‘embryonic personhood’ ruling, Pa. lawmakers aim to expand and protect IVF access

This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on…
Pa. primary election 2025: How to serve as a poll worker on May 20

Pa. primary election 2025: How to serve as a poll worker on May 20

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Why the law that forces people to get mental health help didn’t stop the Shapiro arson attack

Why the law that forces people to get mental health help didn’t stop the Shapiro arson attack

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Public health officials in Pa. won’t say how they’d handle a $500M cut sought by Trump admin

Public health officials in Pa. won’t say how they’d handle a $500M cut sought by Trump admin

This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on…
Glitches, unproven tech in Pa.’s new financial aid system exacerbated delays for thousands of students

Glitches, unproven tech in Pa.’s new financial aid system exacerbated delays for thousands of students

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Arson suspect who allegedly targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro is ‘mentally ill,’ mother says

Arson suspect who allegedly targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro is ‘mentally ill,’ mother says

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Emails between Pa. lawmakers and lobbyists will remain hidden from the public after court ruling

Emails between Pa. lawmakers and lobbyists will remain hidden from the public after court ruling

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Foster care agencies in Pa. took millions owed to kids in their care, often keeping them in the dark

Foster care agencies in Pa. took millions owed to kids in their care, often keeping them in the dark

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Records reveal Shapiro admin stopped tracking why older adults die during abuse, neglect investigations

Records reveal Shapiro admin stopped tracking why older adults die during abuse, neglect investigations

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Proposed $25M cut to bird flu aid for farmers could leave Pa. unprepared for surge, GOP lawmakers fear

Proposed $25M cut to bird flu aid for farmers could leave Pa. unprepared for surge, GOP lawmakers fear

This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
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