Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA
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Cyber charter reform that could save public schools $616M advances with unclear future in Pa. SenateAt least some of its concepts have support in both chambers, but the issue has always been complicated by the commonwealth’s tricky education politics. -
Republicans want to balance the books and be picky about spending, while Democrats say large investments in public education and transit are needed. -
Since creating the database, lawmakers have become even less focused on legislating changes to policing or fixing flawed reforms. -
New legislation aims to restrict private equity's influence in hospital mergers, excluding nonprofits after pressure from industry lobby. -
Voters this fall will also consider whether to give five appellate judges, including those on state Supreme Court, additional 10-year terms. -
Voting in Pennsylvania? Here’s everything you need to know about your rights. -
That includes trips to Israel funded by the charity arm of AIPAC and to Taiwan funded by the government. -
Democrats and Republicans will appear on the May 20 primary ballot as they vie for seats on Commonwealth and Superior Courts. -
Pennsylvania has supercharged the number of abandoned wells it plugs thanks to federal money, but the future of that work is unclear as lawsuits play out. -
The review was led by Republican Auditor General Tim DeFoor, who identified “uncommon” spending on gift cards and real estate.
