Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA
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The 2022 election for governor in Pennsylvania could dramatically change the course of the state. Here’s what you need to know to make an informed vote. -
Spotlight PA’s Stephen Caruso wants to help you understand how the sausage really gets made, how your tax dollars are spent, and how Harrisburg works (or doesn’t). -
The enhanced effort aims to reach more of the roughly 1.7 million people in Pennsylvania who are eligible to vote but are not currently registered. -
Workers for two for-profit companies fear the bulk of the money won’t be used to alleviate longer working hours, expanded job responsibilities, and even food rationing for residents. -
The state’s high court will allow such cases to be filed in any county in the state, as opposed to the county where harm occurred, potentially leading to more claims and higher payouts. -
The bill requires some public water systems to create an asset management plan, a mandate that municipal leaders and environmental groups called a solution in search of a problem. -
A lower appellate court earlier this year sided with Republican lawmakers, saying that permitting no-excuse mail voting required amending the state constitution. -
The move follows opponents of abortion access in the state House unsuccessfully attempting to block funding for the schools over Pitt’s research using fetal tissue. -
County elections officials have mixed reactions to the legislation, which creates grants but doesn't allow counties to get the jump on counting mail ballots — an ongoing priority. -
The proposed ban complicates budget negotiations as GOP lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf try to complete the process before the June 30 deadline.