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Scrutiny and secrecy defined Pennsylvania debates over how to spend opioid settlement billions in 2024
December 27, 2024
Scrutiny and secrecy defined Pennsylvania debates over how to spend opioid settlement billions in 2024
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Lawmakers passed fewer laws than in other recent sessions, but leaders say quality is better than quantity
December 26, 2024
Lawmakers passed fewer laws than in other recent sessions, but leaders say quality is better than quantity
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Hospital volunteers and workers observe holiday traditions to help boost the spirits of Pennsylvania kids undergoing exhausting treatments in unfamiliar environments.
December 26, 2024
Hospital volunteers and workers observe holiday traditions to help boost the spirits of Pennsylvania kids undergoing exhausting treatments in unfamiliar environments.
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on…
America’s future depends on a thriving free press, and it’s time we take it back
December 26, 2024
America’s future depends on a thriving free press, and it’s time we take it back
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Rural Pa. counties are still recovering from Tropical Storm Debby as officials eye ways to mitigate future damage
December 23, 2024
Rural Pa. counties are still recovering from Tropical Storm Debby as officials eye ways to mitigate future damage
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
Mail delays, paperwork problems prevent hungry families from accessing food benefits in Pa.
December 17, 2024
Mail delays, paperwork problems prevent hungry families from accessing food benefits in Pa.
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on…
Persistent problems with a Pa. grant for beer promotion led to headaches, layoffs for awardees
December 16, 2024
Persistent problems with a Pa. grant for beer promotion led to headaches, layoffs for awardees
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Penn State kept its pledge to reduce the meeting costs of its 36-member board, but each gathering still totals tens of thousands of dollars.
December 11, 2024
Penn State kept its pledge to reduce the meeting costs of its 36-member board, but each gathering still totals tens of thousands of dollars.
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
Trump pitches fast-tracked permits for $1B investments
December 11, 2024
Trump pitches fast-tracked permits for $1B investments
(The Center Square) – Investors with deep pockets steering clear of the nation’s regulatory roadblocks may soon find a steep…
A range of workers provide maternal care in Pa. Learn their roles.
December 4, 2024
A range of workers provide maternal care in Pa. Learn their roles.
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on…