Spotlight PA
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.
Secrecy is too often the norm in Pennsylvania state and local governments
March 14, 2023
Secrecy is too often the norm in Pennsylvania state and local governments
Our state and local governments exist to serve our communities. We pay our taxes each year, and in return, we…
Pa. lawmaker accused of sexual harassment says he won’t resign, will seek treatment for ‘illness’
March 3, 2023
Pa. lawmaker accused of sexual harassment says he won’t resign, will seek treatment for ‘illness’
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and…
Mark Rozzi says he will step down as speaker of the Pennsylvania House
February 28, 2023
Mark Rozzi says he will step down as speaker of the Pennsylvania House
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Pennsylvanians were asked what they want to change about the state House. Their answer: less partisan deadlock.
February 3, 2023
Pennsylvanians were asked what they want to change about the state House. Their answer: less partisan deadlock.
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and…
Democrats and a handful of Republicans picked the Pennsylvania House’s new speaker
January 3, 2023
Democrats and a handful of Republicans picked the Pennsylvania House’s new speaker
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What Josh Shapiro’s transition team says about how he’ll govern, and why some picks are raising eyebrows
December 20, 2022
What Josh Shapiro’s transition team says about how he’ll govern, and why some picks are raising eyebrows
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Republicans could have a functional majority in the Pa. House until at least February and are considering using the advantage to pass major constitutional amendments.
December 16, 2022
Republicans could have a functional majority in the Pa. House until at least February and are considering using the advantage to pass major constitutional amendments.
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and…
In tussle for Pennsylvania House leadership, parties clash over math and precedent
December 2, 2022
In tussle for Pennsylvania House leadership, parties clash over math and precedent
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Nonpartisan journalism is vital to the future of Pa. Here’s how you can keep it going.
November 29, 2022
Nonpartisan journalism is vital to the future of Pa. Here’s how you can keep it going.
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and…
Pa. House Democrats will lose their majority for at least a few weeks. Here’s why.
November 24, 2022
Pa. House Democrats will lose their majority for at least a few weeks. Here’s why.
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and…