Spotlight PA: Pennsylvania news and investigations
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Court loss won’t end push for stricter gun laws in PA
Dec 2, 2024 · “I think when we talk about policies that address gun trafficking and guns used in violent crime, like ghost guns, there’s real hope [that] Republicans, who are often saying they want to back the blue and back law enforcement, will step up,” Garber said.
Spotlight PA database tracks $70M in opioid settlement money
Nov 15, 2024 · Two recipients, Somerset County and Philadelphia, recently filed appeals in Commonwealth Court to challenge the trust’s rejection of their spending decisions.Those cases were pending as of Nov. 8. This searchable database is based on spending records released by the Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust, as well as a review of meeting minutes and recordings, and court ...
Dave Sunday wins PA attorney general race • Spotlight PA
Nov 6, 2024 · PA Post (Daily): Top news every weekday morning, plus a daily puzzle. The Investigator (Weekly): Best accountability journalism every Thursday, plus a weekly riddle. PA Local (Weekly): A fresh look at the incredible people, places, and food of Pa. every Friday, plus events, guides, best-of, and more.
Election 2024: PA congressional races and competitive districts
Oct 26, 2024 · District 4. Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District includes some of Berks and Montgomery Counties. It is not considered a competitive district — the Democratic incumbent captured over 60% of the vote in her most recent election.
The latest on the Casey-McCormick U.S. Senate recount
Nov 21, 2024 · This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat's free newsletters here.. Updated, Nov. 22: Pennsylvania calls off recount in U.S. Senate race after Casey concedes to McCormick Many Pennsylvania counties had already finished retabulating ballots Wednesday ...
Meet the PA animator behind Scavengers Reign • Spotlight PA
Aug 16, 2024 · “Stunningly original.” “A triumph of imagination. ” “Uniquely thrilling. Scavengers Reign, an animated sci-fi series, debuted on Max in 2023 to huge critical acclaim.It’s now nominated for an Emmy alongside X-Men ’97, The Simpsons, Blue Eye Samurai, and Bob’s Burgers.. The show was co-created by Charles Huettner, an Adams County-based animator.
How your PA community is spending pandemic relief funding
Nov 14, 2024 · Because there’s a delay in when the U.S. Treasury receives data from governments, members of the public need to do some work if they want the most up-to-date information on how their local governments are using pandemic relief funds.
New fight in PA over mail ballot dating as Senate recount looms ...
Nov 15, 2024 · In its suit filed before the state Supreme Court on Thursday, the RNC and Pennsylvania GOP similarly argued that the high court has made itself clear in past rulings that the undated and misdated ballots are not to be counted.. They point to the court’s September decision voiding the Commonwealth Court's ruling that the requirement was unconstitutional; a 2022 ruling in which the Supreme ...
Stacy Garrity wins PA treasurer race • Spotlight PA
Nov 6, 2024 · The seat has been a springboard for higher office. Democrat Bob Casey served as state treasurer before running successfully for U.S. Senate. Garrity vastly outraised her Democratic opponent, receiving nearly $1.7 million in donations through Oct. 21 of this year.