Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA
Kate Huangpu is a reporter with Spotlight PA.
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Women now lead both chambers of the Pennsylvania legislature, but the state still lags behind more than two dozen others in terms of total representation. -
During the May 16 primary election, Democrats and Republicans will vote for candidates to fill an open seat on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. The winners will face off in November. -
The first budget proposal from Pennsylvania’s new governor keeps spending relatively flat and preserves some pandemic-era programs while aiming to get the divided legislature on board. -
New Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro made a lot of promises on the campaign trail. As Shapiro begins the work of governing, Spotlight PA is tracking his progress keeping them. -
Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed cabinet would assemble people from across the ideological spectrum who already have experience at top levels of government and public service.
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Incoming Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has an unusually opaque transition team, featuring NDAs and secretive funders. -
It’s a lengthy process that requires passage in two legislative sessions and advertising by the Pennsylvania Department of State. -
Some are hopeful the chamber will finally pass rule changes aimed at giving all lawmakers a say in making policy, but there’s reason to be skeptical. -
Democrats won 102 seats in the 203-member chamber during the November midterm election, but three vacancies led to a battle for control and ultimately a compromise pick. -
Unofficial results show Mastriano, a far-right state senator, lost to Shapiro by 14 points.
