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The 2026 primary candidates for lieutenant governor. From left, Democrat Austin Davis, Republican Jason Richey, and Republican John Ventre.

Pa. primary election 2026: Your complete guide to the candidates for lieutenant governor

by Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

Incumbent Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is the only Democratic candidate. Jason Richey and John Ventre are competing for the GOP nod.

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Shapiro wants to eliminate three 'niche' tax credits. Supporters say they should be expanded.

by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

The Democratic governor wants a more flexible tax credit that’s focused on job creation.

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Pennsylvania could require paid family leave — if lawmakers can decide who bears the cost

by Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

Investigations

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Hundreds of rapes in the State College area weren’t reported in public police data over nearly a decade

by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College and Mark Fazlollah for Spotlight PA

The missing data masked the true extent of the crime surrounding Penn State. The central Pa. department never publicly disclosed the error until contacted by Spotlight PA.

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Alarming internal probes found chemo errors, delays, and ‘toxic’ leadership by Penn State’s cancer chief

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Student-led documentary preserves the stories of Latinos who settled in Reading decades ago

by Gabriela Martínez of Spotlight PA

The team behind “Roots of Solidarity” wants to raise $50,000 for production costs and to send students to Puerto Rico.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visit the Lancaster County Rapid Response Center to host poultry producers and industry leaders for a roundtable discussion on the ongoing surge in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) infections.

Hotline for Pa. farmers sees major drop in calls, texts amid mental health crisis

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

The AgriStress Helpline had a surge in calls from Pennsylvania farmers in its first year. But since 2024, usage has dropped.

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High court rejects Penn State’s bid to keep trustee records hidden from public, Spotlight PA

by Spotlight PA Staff

Berks County Bureau

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The Shapiro admin’s unusual challenge to new ICE detention centers could take years to play out

by Molly Bilinski for Spotlight PA

A state agency has barred ICE from connecting to water or sewer via orders that the feds have appealed.

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Meet a volunteer who teaches English as a second language classes

by Susan Shelly McGovern for Spotlight PA

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