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Democrats’ caucus committees outspend GOP counterparts 2-to-1 with control of the legislature at stake

by Stephen Caruso and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

The campaign committees for Pennsylvania’s four legislative caucuses spent $51 million in the homestretch of the election.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a June 2023 news conference after the reopening of part of I-95.

Josh Shapiro built national fame on getting things done, but his full record is complex

by Stephen Caruso and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

As voters nationwide get to know Josh Shapiro, Spotlight PA examines where he has succeeded as governor but also where he has arguably fallen short.

Stacy Garrity speaks during an April, 2026 event on unclaimed property at Treasury's vault.

Stacy Garrity is ambitious, Trump-endorsed, and experienced. Is that enough to beat Josh Shapiro?

by Katie Meyer and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

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As Pennsylvania’s legislature wraps up its session, many bipartisan bills are poised to fail

by Stephen Caruso, Kate Huangpu, and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

The General Assembly is expected to pass its fewest individual bills this session since at least 1973.

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.

A bill funding Pa. child advocacy centers by fining sex offenders passes with bipartisan support

by Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

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Trick or treat: Can you identify which of these candies are made in Pennsylvania?

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

A number of beloved candies are made in Pennsylvania, which has been a hub for confections for decades. Test your knowledge with our short Halloween quiz.

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Pennsylvania trivia event raises $22,000 for Spotlight PA State College’s investigative, public-service journalism

by Spotlight PA Staff

The “Clink and Think” Quiz Bash Fundraiser raised a record total at Axemann Brewery in Bellefonte.

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by Spotlight PA Staff

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Reading School Board drops plan to vote on increasing its travel budget at Wednesday meeting

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

The board spent $102,000 on conference travel over a two-year period, exceeding its budget and further dividing members.

Reading School District Administration building.

Reading School Board members spent $93K to attend conferences, violated out-of-state travel policies

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

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