Spotlight PA

After a ‘nightmare’ year led to massive job turnover among those who run Pennsylvania’s elections, there are growing calls for standardized training to provide more support and guidance.

Just 29 of the 253 full-time lawmakers in Pennsylvania post some information online about how they spend taxpayer dollars in their duties, despite many proclaiming, “It’s Your Money.”

A web of expense accounts, few reporting requirements, and questionable claims of “legislative privilege” help keep lawmaker spending obscured — and the public in the dark.

Spotlight PA answers your questions about controversial constitutional amendments, judicial races, and more.

The ability to charge fines or fees could weed out bad actors and prevent ongoing harm, experts say, but there’s already pushback from the provider industry.

A universal mask order will be lifted after 70% of adults are vaccinated, Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration announced.

Mark Nordenberg, the third former law professor to hold the position, was selected by the court after the legislature’s four caucus leaders deadlocked on a decision.

A campaign event for Jake Corman, the top Republican in the state Senate, is being organized by a company that has cornered the market on a political practice he wants to end.

In reality, whichever party is in control of the process can draw districts to ensure or grow its majority and set government agendas for years.

The decision was handed to the majority-Democrat court after the top leaders in the House and Senate deadlocked on picking a fifth member.

A state department said a licensing program with financial and safety requirements for recovery homes will save lives, but advocates are pushing back on the added costs.

A Spotlight PA/KHN investigation shows the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs uses an inherently flawed oversight system that does little to ensure high-quality or effective care.

The legal challenge comes just one day after the U.S. Census Bureau confirmed Pennsylvania will lose one of its 18 congressional seats, setting up a contentious battle to protect incumbents.