Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA
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Republican Garrity Has Snagged Democratic Donors in the Past. That Won’t Happen if She Faces Gov. Shapiro in 2026
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In a head-to-head contest for governor in 2026, Shapiro would likely have an advantage over Garrity with key donors.
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Nursing Home Industry Fights Additional Oversight of Wall Street Acquisitions
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A group that lobbies for the industry says the bill, which aims to prevent the closure of more health care facilities, is duplicative of existing regulations.
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We Finally Know Who Paid for Josh Shapiro’s Inauguration Celebrations (Kinda)
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Gov. Shapiro has declined to say who paid for his 2023 inauguration and the celebrity-studded ball that followed it. Spotlight PA found a way to identify some of the donors.
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Critical State Payments to Schools, County Child Welfare Agencies Will Be Delayed as Budget Impasse Continues
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Pennsylvania’s budget was due June 30, but lawmakers disagree over state spending and still haven’t reached a deal.
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The Challenges Facing Pa.’s Huge, Old Road System, and What It Means for the Budget
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Republicans want road money in exchange for more public transit funding, but resources are tight and a deal remains tricky.
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Schools, Transit Agencies on High Alert as Pa. Ended Another Week Without a Finished Budget
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Key lawmakers say talks are progressing, but privately, Democrats and Republicans are still struggling to agree on how much to spend.
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Prices on Certain Goods, Services Could Rise as Pa. Lawmakers Consider Axing Some Sales Tax Exemptions
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With the budget overdue and facing significant deficits, one GOP leader says he’s willing to consider changes.
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Fights Over Transit, Skill Games and Overall Spending Mean the Pa. Budget Will Again Be Late
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Impasses don’t mean much unless they stretch for more than a few weeks. Then, they start having serious consequences for schools, libraries and more.
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Older, Disabled Pennsylvanians Could Face Higher Fares for On-Demand Rides Without More Funding
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Shared-ride services provide key transportation services in rural areas. It’s a little-known potential casualty of Pennsylvania’s transit deadlock.
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Low-Income Pennsylvanians Could Lose Access to Weight-Loss Drugs as Harrisburg Searches for Savings
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Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration plans to save money by cutting poor patients’ access to expensive weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Not everyone is on board.