Kane, who resigned after a tumultuous first term that ended in several convictions, will be charged this week, according to Scranton police.
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Top Pa. drug official denies blame for botched medical marijuana guidance, but her claims don’t add up
The leader of a state agency that failed to clarify rules around addiction treatment and medical marijuana — an action that had serious consequences — continued to deny blame while speaking before state lawmakers this month.
The 4 reasons the Pa. Supreme Court picked the winning congressional map
The majority highlighted traditional redistricting criteria and partisan fairness as reasons why the court picked a map submitted by a group of Pennsylvanians from among more than a dozen proposals.
Pa. Supreme Court weighs future of state’s popular mail voting law
A group of Republican lawmakers — some of whom voted for the law — now say no-excuse mail voting requires a change to the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Waning signups for Pa. child care program could forecast weak economic recovery
Experts and advocates fear the decline in Child Care Works enrollment is a sign the pandemic has forced low-income families to prioritize home care over earning a paycheck.
A complete guide to Pennsylvania’s redistricting court challenges
There are pending legal challenges against the congressional and legislative maps, which were redrawn this year to account for population changes identified by the census.
Pa. isn’t likely to see more local health departments anytime soon
Pennsylvania’s public health system has been the focus of plenty of discussion but little change, even as the pandemic created new challenges for local leaders.
Pennsylvania State Police push back on panel recommendation requiring independent investigations when troopers kill, injure
While the State Police agreed to make changes or consider policy revisions based on a state oversight committee’s recommendations, they did not give up the ability to investigate their own.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court picks congressional map put forth by state voters
The court selected the map submitted by the Carter petitioners, a group of Pennsylvania voters who brought a lawsuit asking the state courts to take over the congressional redistricting process.
Some Pa. cannabis companies use misleading, inaccurate, or dangerous statements to promote marijuana for addiction treatment
As part of a first-of-its-kind review, Spotlight PA investigated claims made on Pennsylvania cannabis companies’ websites and found a wide range of misleading tactics.
Pa.’s highest court considers state’s next congressional districts: live updates
The state Supreme Court agreed to take over the highly consequential process in early February after a lower appellate judge held hearings on more than a dozen map proposals.
As virus surged, few Pa. schools signed up for free COVID-19 testing
Despite spikes in coronavirus infections and low child vaccination rates, schools across Pennsylvania have been slow to enroll in a free testing program offered by the state health department.
Justice Department finds Pa. courts discriminated against people with opioid use disorder
A letter from the Department of Justice could have widespread ramifications for Pennsylvanians who are under a court’s supervision and use doctor-prescribed medications to treat opioid use disorder.
Budget report on Pa. education agency provokes spat between lawmakers, watchdogs
The Independent Fiscal Office’s finding that “there is little or no correlation” between spending on public schools and test scores raised eyebrows among Pennsylvania legislators.
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Spotlight PA will cover the race for governor, the fight for control of the legislature, the challenges facing local election officials, and everything you need to make an informed vote.