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Big-dollar donors are helping fund fixes at the governor’s mansion. For now, we don’t know who they are.
July 17, 2025
Big-dollar donors are helping fund fixes at the governor’s mansion. For now, we don’t know who they are.
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
A popular, bipartisan solar program to save Pa. schools on energy costs might soon go dark
July 14, 2025
A popular, bipartisan solar program to save Pa. schools on energy costs might soon go dark
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Why a powerful Pa. board is shielded from the state’s public records law
July 8, 2025
Why a powerful Pa. board is shielded from the state’s public records law
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Fights over transit, skill games, and overall spending mean the Pa. budget will again be late
June 28, 2025
Fights over transit, skill games, and overall spending mean the Pa. budget will again be late
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
As roller derby goes global, these skaters rep Pa. and their heritage
June 27, 2025
As roller derby goes global, these skaters rep Pa. and their heritage
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the…
Shortage of new teachers is hurting Pa. kids’ academic prospects, report says
June 25, 2025
Shortage of new teachers is hurting Pa. kids’ academic prospects, report says
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Federal budget bill could strip 300K Pennsylvanians of Medicaid coverage, push rural hospitals to the brink
June 11, 2025
Federal budget bill could strip 300K Pennsylvanians of Medicaid coverage, push rural hospitals to the brink
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
Help us craft a summer bucket list of hidden gems, and then help us tackle it
June 2, 2025
Help us craft a summer bucket list of hidden gems, and then help us tackle it
This callout first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the…
One question dogs Pa. cannabis debate: Should big businesses have a leg up?
June 2, 2025
One question dogs Pa. cannabis debate: Should big businesses have a leg up?
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Food dye ban, whole milk in schools part of Pa. Republicans’ MAHA push
May 27, 2025
Food dye ban, whole milk in schools part of Pa. Republicans’ MAHA push
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on…