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How to judge the effectiveness of your local government in Pennsylvania
March 1, 2024
How to judge the effectiveness of your local government in Pennsylvania
This story first appeared in Talk of the Town, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA’s State College regional bureau featuring…
Before Penn State pledged more money for ‘promising’ diversity efforts, some of their budgets had been cut
February 29, 2024
Before Penn State pledged more money for ‘promising’ diversity efforts, some of their budgets had been cut
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
Ballot order is critical for candidates. In Pa., it’s determined by luck.
February 29, 2024
Ballot order is critical for candidates. In Pa., it’s determined by luck.
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and…
Pa. election 2024: The state House races to watch as Democrats try to keep the majority
February 28, 2024
Pa. election 2024: The state House races to watch as Democrats try to keep the majority
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Elections 101: Everything you need to know about Pennsylvania’s voting machines, how the state keeps them safe, and more
February 27, 2024
Elections 101: Everything you need to know about Pennsylvania’s voting machines, how the state keeps them safe, and more
This series from Spotlight PA protects you against election misinformation and empowers you to make informed decisions. This story is…
Federal money has supercharged Pa.’s plugging of dangerous wells, but critics want more oversight
February 26, 2024
Federal money has supercharged Pa.’s plugging of dangerous wells, but critics want more oversight
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Black Pa. country musicians celebrate the Beyoncé effect, invite new listeners to stick around
February 26, 2024
Black Pa. country musicians celebrate the Beyoncé effect, invite new listeners to stick around
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the…
What to know about Shapiro’s pitch to legalize marijuana, its chances in the Pa. legislature, and more
February 22, 2024
What to know about Shapiro’s pitch to legalize marijuana, its chances in the Pa. legislature, and more
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
A bill to legalize syringe services in Pa. just passed a historic hurdle, but GOP opposition remains
February 20, 2024
A bill to legalize syringe services in Pa. just passed a historic hurdle, but GOP opposition remains
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Pa. election 2024: The state Senate races to watch as Democrats seek the majority
February 20, 2024
Pa. election 2024: The state Senate races to watch as Democrats seek the majority
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…