Low wages make it difficult for PA child care providers to hire and retain staff, which can lead to long wait lists and abrupt closures.

Spotlight PA has been fighting to find out why Pennsylvania’s governor spent $367,538 in public money to hire private law firms.

Shapiro, believed to be on Kamala Harris’ vice president shortlist, did not express public support for school vouchers until running for governor.

A panel of experts discussed Pa.’s private water industry, how it’s regulated, and options for when service is subpar.

State lawmakers have passed and expanded tax credits aimed at making child care affordable. But business groups say more is needed to address a provider shortage.

Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table.

Shapiro has emerged as a top contender for the vice-presidential nod following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race. Learn more about his political history.

The new directive from Pennsylvania’s top election agency is aimed at eliminating a fairly common voter error.

Multiple state prisons in Pennsylvania lack air conditioning, leaving thousands of incarcerated people at risk during increasingly common high temperatures.

Major goals for both Democrats and Republicans fell by the wayside in Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget.

The legislation seeks to prevent delays in finalizing Pennsylvania’s electoral votes, as seen in 2022.

Pennsylvania township and borough associations want the legislature to let them publish public notices online, but lobbyists for newspapers say voters prefer the status quo.

Most of Pennsylvania’s 52 county agencies responsible for protecting older adults are failing to swiftly review complaints of suspected abuse or neglect.

Shortages of ADHD medications have forced patients to ration and to spend hours calling different pharmacies to get prescriptions filled.

New money for an affordable housing program was one of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s asks in this year’s budget. Success seems to be in reach.