Spotlight PA
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Traditional Monday Deer Opener Would Return to Parts of Pa. Under Lawmaker’s Compromise Proposal
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The legislation underscores a tension between hunters divided over tradition and flexibility, as well as between lawmakers and the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
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Why Pennsylvanians May See Higher Electric Bills This Summer — and Next
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Record-setting usage fueled by heat waves, plus the region’s electrical grid, is behind the increases.
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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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A Mother’s Fight to Save Her Son Shows the Tragic Consequences of Pa.’s Failure to Build a Better Mental Health System
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A Spotlight PA investigation found Pennsylvania politicians and local officials broke promises to replace institutionalized care with community options — despite knowing the devastating consequences.
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Railroads Helped Build Pa. These Train Lovers and Museums Are Maintaining the Historical Tracks
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Trains played a huge role in Pennsylvania’s development, and local museums and volunteer groups statewide help to preserve that history.
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Great PA News Quiz: A Private Approach to Legal Weed, a 911 Outage Update and a Chainsaw for Lunch
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In this week’s news quiz: An update on the recent 911 outages, another bill to legalize recreational cannabis arrives, and taking a chainsaw to your lunch.
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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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Pharmacies Are Disappearing Across Pennsylvania as Operators Blame a Broken Payment System
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Pharmacists say insurance reimbursements fail to cover their costs. They say a new law isn’t enough to reverse the trend.
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After Years of Secrecy, Penn State Board Discloses Details of Closed-Door Meetings
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A recent legal settlement with Spotlight PA mandates that the university disclose what trustees are doing during their private conference sessions.
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Legal Cannabis Would Be Overseen by New State Agency, Sold by Private Dispensaries Under Key Republican’s Proposal
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The long-awaited GOP proposal moves Harrisburg’s marijuana talks forward, but the issue still divides the Pa. Senate.