Spotlight PA
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Shapiro Leaves Board of Pardons Seat Empty After Concerns Over Member’s ‘Inappropriate’ Questioning
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Outgoing member John Williams faced criticism from advocates after asking sexual questions and consistently voting no against pardons and commutations.
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At Least $18.7M Poured Into This Year’s Critical Pa. Supreme Court Retention Races
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Supporters of the three justices — all elected as Democrats — outspent opponents by millions.
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Elder Abuse Agencies Fail to Mitigate Risk as Shapiro Admin Defends System, Touts Changes
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Critics believe Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich’s changes have relaxed oversight of county agencies and weakened efforts to keep older adults safe.
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Penn State Trustees Lost Access to Board’s File-Sharing Service After Spotlight PA Records Request
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As Penn State fights public disclosure of board documents, at least two trustees do not have access to the board’s file-sharing service.
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Expanding Broadband in Rural Pa. Was Complicated by Rule Changes and Uncertainty in 2025
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It’s been a year of sweeping and controversial changes for a huge federal broadband initiative.
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Great PA News Quiz: Vance Visit, ACA Discharge Petition and Pa.’s Christmas Tree Industry
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In this week’s news quiz: Bills that made it through the state legislature, AG Sunday comments on a Trump executive order, and a legal battle between a county and a park operator.
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Every Song Has a Pa. Connection on This Holiday Playlist
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From religious hymns to classic covers by some of the commonwealth’s best known musicians, PA Local’s holiday playlist spans genres and decades.
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Hundreds of Rapes in the State College Area Weren’t Reported in Public Police Data Over Nearly a Decade
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The missing data masked the true extent of the crime surrounding Penn State. The State College Police Department never publicly disclosed the error until contacted by Spotlight PA.
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Mental Health Care Workers Face Too Many Needs and Not Enough Money on the Front Line of Pa.’s Self-Made Crisis
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Mental health providers often know what works for the people they serve. But there’s not enough resources to help everyone in need.
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Caregivers in Pa. Are Celebrating a Rare Pay Boost, But Long-Term Funding Issues Linger
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Funding for child care, home services for older adults and disability support will increase under Pennsylvania’s latest budget, but recruitment and retention are expected to persist in the long term.