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This struggling Pa. community could raise more revenue with a new form of government. But the process is complex.
December 4, 2024
This struggling Pa. community could raise more revenue with a new form of government. But the process is complex.
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Utility law will lapse after Pa. legislature deadlocks on expanding consumer protections
December 3, 2024
Utility law will lapse after Pa. legislature deadlocks on expanding consumer protections
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
A court loss isn’t the end of the fight for stricter gun laws in Pa., advocates say
December 2, 2024
A court loss isn’t the end of the fight for stricter gun laws in Pa., advocates say
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
On the range with Pennsylvania’s professional farm sitters
November 29, 2024
On the range with Pennsylvania’s professional farm sitters
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the…
The Game Commission changed the 1st day of rifle deer season in 2019. Some rural Pa. businesses want to see it switched back.
November 27, 2024
The Game Commission changed the 1st day of rifle deer season in 2019. Some rural Pa. businesses want to see it switched back.
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
How did Democrats keep their Pa. House majority during a red wave? Redistricting is part of the answer.
November 26, 2024
How did Democrats keep their Pa. House majority during a red wave? Redistricting is part of the answer.
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
State food box program feeds thousands of older Pennsylvanians monthly
November 26, 2024
State food box program feeds thousands of older Pennsylvanians monthly
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on…
New court fight erupts over Pennsylvania’s ballot dating requirement ahead of key recount
November 16, 2024
New court fight erupts over Pennsylvania’s ballot dating requirement ahead of key recount
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Great PA News Quiz: Election audits, pricey House race, new Amtrak route
November 14, 2024
Great PA News Quiz: Election audits, pricey House race, new Amtrak route
In this week’s news quiz: City treasury theft, state park additions, and property tax controversy. As always, let us know…
Pennsylvania, most of its municipalities on track to decide how to spend pandemic relief funding as deadline nears
November 14, 2024
Pennsylvania, most of its municipalities on track to decide how to spend pandemic relief funding as deadline nears
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…