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Pennsylvania rebuffs federal request for voter rolls containing personal data
August 25, 2025
Pennsylvania rebuffs federal request for voter rolls containing personal data
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and…
The big impact of Pennsylvania pharmacy closures, explained in 3 maps
August 20, 2025
The big impact of Pennsylvania pharmacy closures, explained in 3 maps
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What Trump’s solar crackdown could mean for Pennsylvania energy bills
August 12, 2025
What Trump’s solar crackdown could mean for Pennsylvania energy bills
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Trump administration seeks more Pa. voter information, raises potential legal concerns
August 11, 2025
Trump administration seeks more Pa. voter information, raises potential legal concerns
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Tax relief for campgrounds in Pa. could come at the expense of revenue tool for local governments
August 8, 2025
Tax relief for campgrounds in Pa. could come at the expense of revenue tool for local governments
This story first appeared in Talk of the Town — a daily newsletter from the State College regional bureau of…
Nursing home industry fights additional oversight of Wall Street acquisitions
August 7, 2025
Nursing home industry fights additional oversight of Wall Street acquisitions
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Detecting child abuse can require medical training, but Pa. lacks consistent rules
August 5, 2025
Detecting child abuse can require medical training, but Pa. lacks consistent rules
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Voting machines rarely malfunction during Pa. elections, new data show
August 4, 2025
Voting machines rarely malfunction during Pa. elections, new data show
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and…
We finally know who paid for Josh Shapiro’s inauguration celebrations (kinda)
August 4, 2025
We finally know who paid for Josh Shapiro’s inauguration celebrations (kinda)
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After years of secrecy, Penn State board discloses details of closed-door meetings
July 23, 2025
After years of secrecy, Penn State board discloses details of closed-door meetings
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…