Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA
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Partnerships between Pennsylvania counties and ICE are receiving new attention as the president executes a mass deportation campaign. -
But the $7.5 million annual investment wasn't enough to fix long-standing issues with the struggling system. -
The outcome could fundamentally change the lives of more than 1,000 people currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.
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Opponents to John O’Brien II’s nomination say the doctor’s work as a state witness disqualifies him for the role. -
John S. O’Brien II served as an expert witness in the Jerry Sandusky and John du Pont cases. -
Outgoing member John Williams faced criticism from advocates after asking sexual questions and consistently voting no against pardons and commutations. -
Mental health providers often know what works for the people they serve. But there’s not enough resources to help everyone in need. -
After a period of psychiatric hospital closures and investment in community support, Pennsylvania has shifted focus to the most restrictive care possible. -
The study found the mentally ill are swept up by low-level criminal offenses and kept in state hospitals too long, confirming a past Spotlight PA report. -
WATCH: How Pennsylvania’s mental health system failed those who needed it most
