Without cuts or an infusion of cash, Pennsylvania’s budget surplus is projected to run dry next fiscal year. But lawmakers aren’t saying much about a solution.

A newly passed bill allows Pennsylvania to return unclaimed funds to a person without a claim. The law was originally proposed by state Treasurer Stacy Garrity last year.

Ellen Cooper spent days preparing to paint former state House speaker Bryan Cutler’s official portrait. When finished, the piece will be added to a Harrisburg gallery of faces spanning hundreds of years.

This year’s state budget addresses some gaps that leaders in rural areas say make it hard to attract and keep people in their communities.

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.