Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA
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Are Republicans in Pa. Ready for Legal Weed This Year? Advocates Are Skeptical
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Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers say it’s time for Senate Republicans to act, but a key GOP lawmaker says his caucus is “very divided” on the issue.
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GOP Leaders Must Stop Tying Relief for Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors to ‘Pet Projects,’ Shapiro Says
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Republican leaders in the state Senate have refused to advance a window for abuse lawsuits unless it is tied to expanded voter ID.
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Shapiro Campaigned on Getting Justice for Sexual Abuse Survivors. Some Say He Hasn’t Done Enough as Governor
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Some abuse survivors want Gov. Josh Shapiro to take a harder stance when dealing with state Senate Republicans.
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Many Pa. Residents Don’t Want Data Centers in Their Communities. State Leaders Are Welcoming Them
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Pennsylvania residents across the state, from Allegheny to Lackawanna, have expressed concerns about the onslaught of data centers.
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As Pa. Energy Prices Rise, Advocates Skeptical That Lawmakers Will Put Aside Partisan Differences
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Consumers could feel an even greater squeeze in the years ahead, as utility companies predict that efforts to build data centers across the state to meet the AI demand will make the energy crunch worse.
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Pa. Could End the Year With the Lowest Number of New Laws in at Least a Decade
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Pennsylvania legislators have passed just 65 bills in 2025, which is poised to be an all-time low for the past decade, leaving key priorities unfinished.
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How a Major Voting Rights Case Before the U.S. Supreme Court Might Impact Pa.’s Minority Voters
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The outcome of a major U.S. Supreme Court case could make it harder for Pennsylvania’s Hispanic voters and other minority communities to fight for representation.
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The Pa. Budget Includes Two Big Tax Credit Changes. Here’s What You Should Know
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Lawmakers created a new program to mirror the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, and adjusted an affordable housing credit to attract new investors.
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Voter Support for Trump Remains a Wildcard as Pa. Approaches Major Election for Governor
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Next year, Gov. Josh Shapiro will likely face Republican Stacy Garrity, a strong ally of the president.
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The Major Cases Awaiting Decisions From Pa.’s Highest Courts
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The state Supreme Court often has the final say on major policy decisions that affect virtually every Pennsylvanian.