Gov. Tom Wolf’s update to the school mask mandate comes as vaccinations have expanded to children ages 5-11. The mandate will remain in early learning and child care centers.
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Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf’s wife dropped off his mail ballot, violating state election law
A spokesperson for the Democratic governor said “it was an honest mistake.”
You’re invited! A free panel on using cannabis to treat opioid addiction
Join Spotlight PA for a discussion on using medical marijuana to treat opioid addiction.
Republican Kevin Brobson wins seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court as GOP appears poised to sweep appellate races
The race between Democrat Maria McLaughlin and Republican Kevin Brobson was marked by big campaign spending and negative ads.
Want to see who’s funding local candidates in Pa.? It’s harder than you’d think.
Spotlight PA tested how easily and quickly the public can access campaign finance information in nine counties.
A last-minute guide to essential Pa. voter prep for the 2021 general election
Spotlight PA offers a final primer on everything you need to know to cast your ballot and vet and select candidates.
Despite transparency vows, much of Pa.’s redistricting still takes place behind closed doors
The task of reshaping Pennsylvania’s political maps falls to a small group of legislative insiders, a system that critics worry facilitates backroom deals.
Powerful special interests are pouring millions into the 2021 Pa. Supreme Court race
While the race cannot change the Democratic majority on the high court, it could narrow the margin amid increasingly partisan attacks on the judiciary’s independence.
Pa. is on the brink of regulating recovery homes for the first time. Here’s what you need to know.
The Wolf administration could implement new oversight of recovery homes by mid-2022, though challenges could cause delays.
Here’s how Pa.’s school pension fund keeps its communications secret from the public
The $73 billion PSERS fund won a ruling keeping secret much of its dealings with three consultants who were brought in to probe a key figure for investment profits.
Why $1 billion in rent relief isn’t keeping some Pa. tenants safe from eviction
While a long-feared wave of evictions hasn’t come to pass, a lack of coordination between programs and courts leaves some renters in a pinch.
Pa. election 2021: Registration deadline, mail ballot details, and more things to know about Nov. 2
Everything you need to vote in the 2021 Pa. election, including key dates, how to find your polling place, and guides to the most consequential races.
See the reasons why Pennsylvania’s legislature paid millions to outside law firms in 2019 and 2020 (FULL LIST)
Spotlight PA sorted through thousands of heavily redacted documents to reveal how the legislature spends your tax dollars on private lawyers.
A full guide to Pennsylvania’s 2021 Supreme Court election and other appellate judicial races
The decisions handed down by the Commonwealth, Superior, and Supreme Courts impact everyday Pennsylvanians “probably more so than a legislator.”
A basic guide to vetting your local candidates in Pennsylvania’s 2021 school board elections
These races are more contentious than ever, but getting information on candidates and who is funding them is difficult. Use Spotlight PA’s step-by-step guide to find the information you need.