Spotlight PA

A recent decision by the Pa. Commonwealth Court established a new three-factor test to judge when social posts on public officials’ personal accounts are public records.

In Pennsylvania, there’s currently no single resource for people to see how counties and local governments plan to spend the money. But understanding the process can help you influence it.

A 266% funding increase for Pennsylvania’s Municipal Assistance Program could help local governments spend tax dollars more efficiently while providing public services collectively.

The candidates who eventually win seats on the state’s three appellate courts will have a major impact on politics and policy in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania’s May 16 primary election features statewide races for Supreme Court and the commonwealth’s other appellate courts, plus a lot of local elections.

The agency has sued to keep secret how often individual doctors approve patients for medical marijuana.

Pennsylvania county election officials expect to have results on election night. But the vote counting system remains cumbersome despite new improvements.

Federal infrastructure money will help PA plug gas and oil wells that contribute to climate change, but some say it will take more to fix the problem.

Find out where to vote, how to make sure your ballot is counted, and what you should know about all the people running.

Shapiro’s budget proposals include boosting money for public health agencies, programs to prevent maternal mortality, and taxing recreational marijuana sales.

Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed increasing rent and property tax rebate amounts and raising the income limits to make an additional 173,000 people eligible.

PA Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a law that requires health insurers to cover breast cancer screenings for high-risk patients.

For decades, Pa. school board candidates have been able to run in both parties. But as races get more partisan, some lawmakers want to change that.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed a tax credit for new teachers, nurses, and cops. Republicans are skeptical.

Pa. lawmakers are pitching a lot of changes to the state constitution. Use this tracker to learn about them before they end up on your ballot.