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Thousands of employees at federal contractors do not have whistleblower protections despite 2013 law

by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

A whistleblower reported issues at an affordable housing complex to HUD. But a gap in the law meant she wasn’t protected from retaliation.

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.

Pa. local governments want long-term state money for cybersecurity as federal grant fills the gap

by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College

The Pennsylvania Judicial Center serves as the administrative center for the state court system.

Justice Department expands claims against Pa. courts in opioid addiction treatment case

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

A communications tower in rural Pennsylvania.

Pa.’s broadband authority reverses position on key state law before new federal funding arrives

by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

Workers sort mail ballots on Nov. 7, 2023, at Northampton County Courthouse in Easton, Pennsylvania.

Court ruling on undated ballots brings confusion as Pa. counties certify November election results

by Carter Walker of Votebeat

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