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Pa. primary election 2025: Everything you need to know about running for local public office
February 18, 2025
Pa. primary election 2025: Everything you need to know about running for local public office
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
Public health improvements aren’t a priority for Berks County amid budget crunch, officials say
February 17, 2025
Public health improvements aren’t a priority for Berks County amid budget crunch, officials say
This story was produced as part of Spotlight PA’s new Berks Bureau, an effort to revitalize independent, nonpartisan investigative and…
Millions earmarked to keep rural hospitals open, recruit health care providers in Shapiro’s $51.4B budget proposal
February 13, 2025
Millions earmarked to keep rural hospitals open, recruit health care providers in Shapiro’s $51.4B budget proposal
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
Bird flu cases on the rise in Pa. as the state expands testing, containment efforts
February 12, 2025
Bird flu cases on the rise in Pa. as the state expands testing, containment efforts
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
Error-filled directories leaves thousands in Pa. unable to find health care providers
February 10, 2025
Error-filled directories leaves thousands in Pa. unable to find health care providers
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Eviction filings shouldn’t doom Pa. residents to never get another rental, Shapiro says
February 7, 2025
Eviction filings shouldn’t doom Pa. residents to never get another rental, Shapiro says
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13 states mandate paid family leave. A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants Pa. to be next.
February 4, 2025
13 states mandate paid family leave. A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants Pa. to be next.
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on…
Ghosted by your doc? New law aims to weaken restrictive noncompete contracts, keep physicians local
January 28, 2025
Ghosted by your doc? New law aims to weaken restrictive noncompete contracts, keep physicians local
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on…
Will a tied state House halt Harrisburg again? Pa. Democrats won’t say.
January 28, 2025
Will a tied state House halt Harrisburg again? Pa. Democrats won’t say.
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The legal weed debate is starting up again in Pa. Here’s what’s on the table.
January 23, 2025
The legal weed debate is starting up again in Pa. Here’s what’s on the table.
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…