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Budget impasse continues as Pa. lawmakers travel abroad and hold pricey fundraisers

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

Harrisburg has seen more than 130 legislative fundraisers and two international trips since the June 30 budget deadline.

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The Capitol

Easterseals executive Tim Kerrihard talks to students at the nonprofit's north Philadelphia community center on September 19, 2025.

Financial pain for many Pa. service providers will continue after budget impasse ends

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania has made $40 million on frozen cash during the budget impasse. But it won’t pass on interest to service providers once that funding is released.

Pennsylvania state House Majority Leader Matt Bradford (D., Montgomery)

Pennsylvania’s budget impasse hits 100 days, and a new proposal seems unlikely to end it

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

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John Alston, founder of the Chester Children's Chorus.

PA Local Heroes: Harnessing the power of Mozart and math at the Chester Children's Chorus

by Ann Rejrat for Spotlight PA

Founding director of the Chester Children’s Chorus, John Alston says he’s as proud of the group’s academic achievements as its musical ones.

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State College Bureau

The bell tower of Old Main on Penn State's campus

Penn State loses fight to keep internal trustee documents hidden as Commonwealth Court sides with Spotlight PA

by Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA State College

The ruling upholds a Pennsylvania Office of Open Records decision that university documents shared with state agency leaders are public, even if they’re housed in an online file-sharing system.

Spotlight PA Rural Affairs Reporter Marley Parish collects quiz sheets at the 2024 Clink and Think Quiz Bash Fundraiser at Axemann Brewery in Bellefonte.

You’re invited! Spotlight PA State College hosts third annual quiz bash fundraiser

by Spotlight PA Staff

Berks County Bureau

ByHeart baby formula factory in Exeter Township in October 2025.

These Berks County projects are competing for a slice of coveted state grant funding

by Amanda Fries of Spotlight PA

18 are seeking more than $92 million in state redevelopment grants, including developments in Exeter, Spring, and South Heidelberg Townships.

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser (R., PA) speaks at a campaign rally for JD Vance on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Newtown, PA.

Dan Meuser’s campaign, Pa. GOP among Republican groups that have spent $1M at Trump properties

by Taylor Giorno and Dave Levinthal of NOTUS

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