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Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media.
‘Momnibus’ bills would expand access to doulas, provide essentials to new parents
June 12, 2024
‘Momnibus’ bills would expand access to doulas, provide essentials to new parents
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Cyber charter changes that could save public schools $530M may be in this year’s budget
June 10, 2024
Cyber charter changes that could save public schools $530M may be in this year’s budget
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Lifesaving or misguided? Funding Pa. coroners with opioid settlements criticized
May 30, 2024
Lifesaving or misguided? Funding Pa. coroners with opioid settlements criticized
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The COVID pandemic let Pa. House lawmakers vote remotely. The GOP says it’s time to restrict that rule.
May 24, 2024
The COVID pandemic let Pa. House lawmakers vote remotely. The GOP says it’s time to restrict that rule.
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Costs for Pa. prison system are soaring despite facility closures, putting officials in the hot seat
May 20, 2024
Costs for Pa. prison system are soaring despite facility closures, putting officials in the hot seat
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Penn State Health agrees to suspend kidney transplants for the 2nd time since 2022
May 19, 2024
Penn State Health agrees to suspend kidney transplants for the 2nd time since 2022
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
Pa. dairy farmers could see financial boost from Shapiro’s proposed subsidy program
May 15, 2024
Pa. dairy farmers could see financial boost from Shapiro’s proposed subsidy program
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
Pa. lawmakers accepted trips from lobbying groups, others seeking to influence the state in 2023
May 13, 2024
Pa. lawmakers accepted trips from lobbying groups, others seeking to influence the state in 2023
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A Pa. state prisoner has Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support in compassionate release case
May 13, 2024
A Pa. state prisoner has Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support in compassionate release case
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Pedestrian deaths drop 10%, but still above pre-pandemic level
May 9, 2024
Pedestrian deaths drop 10%, but still above pre-pandemic level
(The Center Square) — Early data is showing that America’s streets are getting safer for pedestrians, though deaths are still…