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Spooked by Alabama ‘embryonic personhood’ ruling, Pa. lawmakers aim to expand and protect IVF access
1 week ago
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
1 week ago
Pa. primary election 2025: How to serve as a poll worker on May 20
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Why the law that forces people to get mental health help didn’t stop the Shapiro arson attack
2 weeks ago
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
2 weeks ago
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
3 weeks ago
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
3 weeks ago
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
April 8, 2025
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
April 4, 2025
Foster care agencies in Pa. took millions owed to kids in their care, often keeping them in the dark
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Records reveal Shapiro admin stopped tracking why older adults die during abuse, neglect investigations
April 2, 2025
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
April 2, 2025
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…