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.
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Pennsylvania will lift most COVID-19 restrictions on Memorial Day
A universal mask order will be lifted after 70% of adults are vaccinated, Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration announced.
Pa. Supreme Court picks former Pitt chancellor to chair powerful redistricting commission
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.
One ritzy fundraiser shows how tough selling lobbying reform in Pa. will be
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.
Are Pa.’s state House and Senate maps gerrymandered? Depends on how you measure them.
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.
Pa. Supreme Court will pick chair of powerful state redistricting panel
The decision was handed to the majority-Democrat court after the top leaders in the House and Senate deadlocked on picking a fifth member.
How Spotlight PA and KHN investigated Pennsylvania’s addiction treatment industry and found weak oversight of providers
The final story was based on interviews with more than 80 people and a review of thousands of pages of state government and court records.
Oversight of Pa. recovery homes stalls as officials, advocates disagree on best approach
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.
Fundamental flaws: Addiction treatment providers in Pa. face little state scrutiny despite harm to clients
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.
Anticipating ‘partisan’ impasse, Democrats ask court to prepare to draw Pa. congressional map
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.
You’re invited! A guide and free reader Q&A on what you need to know before the May primary election.
On Tuesday, May 4 at 5 p.m., join Spotlight PA Deputy Editor Sarah Anne Hughes and WHYY’s Politics Reporter Katie Meyer as they break down what you need to know before you vote.
Pennsylvania will lose a U.S. House seat after redistricting
The loss of one of the state’s 18 congressional districts sets up a high-stakes redistricting process.
Sunoco failed to disclose some risks of Mariner East pipeline, was ‘negligent’ in response to concerns, judge rules
The ruling was far from a total victory for residents and local officials who had, among other things, sought additional measures to protect children, older people, and those with disabilities.
Relief for child sex abuse survivors revived in Pa. Senate after Wolf administration error
The bill is advancing despite long-standing objections by some Republicans who believe such a change can only legally be made by amending the state constitution.
Key GOP lawmaker eyes photo ID, signature matching as Pa. considers voting changes
Election officials were impressed by 10 state House oversight hearings, but it’s still unclear if lawmakers will embrace their recommendations.