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Local governments need 12K people to function. Experts say you could be one of them.
August 30, 2024
Local governments need 12K people to function. Experts say you could be one of them.
A version of this story first appeared in Talk of the Town, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA’s State College…
These three court cases could determine how Pennsylvania handles mail ballots this fall
August 29, 2024
These three court cases could determine how Pennsylvania handles mail ballots this fall
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and…
Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid settlement money decisions
August 27, 2024
Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid settlement money decisions
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Penn State gets $1M to dig into critical mineral research
August 27, 2024
Penn State gets $1M to dig into critical mineral research
(The Center Square) — As more federal money goes out to deal with the critical mineral supply chain, Pennsylvania gets…
Prior misconduct rarely an obstacle for doctors in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program
August 26, 2024
Prior misconduct rarely an obstacle for doctors in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
The fight over giving out needles to drug users in Pa., explained in 9 numbers
August 16, 2024
The fight over giving out needles to drug users in Pa., explained in 9 numbers
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism…
Did Pa. township missing $532K in taxpayer dollars have financial safeguards? Officials won’t say.
August 16, 2024
Did Pa. township missing $532K in taxpayer dollars have financial safeguards? Officials won’t say.
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
These 50 Pa. school districts are getting extra money because of their high tax burdens
August 14, 2024
These 50 Pa. school districts are getting extra money because of their high tax burdens
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
How Pennsylvanians are helping their older neighbors age comfortably
August 14, 2024
How Pennsylvanians are helping their older neighbors age comfortably
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on…
Without cuts or new revenue, Pa.’s budget surplus is on track to run dry
August 13, 2024
Without cuts or new revenue, Pa.’s budget surplus is on track to run dry
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…