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In 2003, the Pa. Supreme Court limited where Pennsylvanians can file medical malpractice suits. Now it’s considering changing the rule again. — CHRISTOPHER MILLETTE / PennLive

Fight rages over medical malpractice lawsuits in Pa. as report fails to settle the dispute

by Charlotte Keith

The outcome could have major implications for anyone who's hurt during a medical procedure and sues for damages.

Transparency

KALIM A. BHATTI/PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

How big-money state contracts can remain hidden from taxpayers

by Matt McKinney

Capitol Notebook

Growing bipartisan gridlock, infighting, and unwillingness to compromise has also chilled morale in Harrisburg, longtime Capitol watchers say. — JOSE F. MORENO / Philadelphia Inquirer

With dozens of Pa. lawmakers heading for the exits, do Democrats have the edge in 2020?

by Cynthia Fernandez

Religion

JESSICA GRIFFIN / Philadelphia Inquirer

Harrisburg Catholic diocese declares bankruptcy, the first to do so in Pa. under weight of clergy sex abuse claims

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Jeremy Roebuck of the Philadelphia Inquirer

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Transparency

Commonwealth Media Services

Pa.’s lobbying law got tougher in 2018. But it still falls short in exposing influence.

by Daniel Simmons-Ritchie

Capitol Notebook

The effort to count every Pennsylvania is underway. (Dreamstime/TNS) — Handout / MCT

Pennsylvania is spending $4 million to ensure hard-to-reach groups are counted in the 2020 census

by Cynthia Fernandez

Business

Kalim A. Bhatti / Philadelphia Inquirer

Millions of dollars in Pa. tax credits may not be paying off for taxpayers

by Charlotte Keith

Capitol Notebook

MATT ROURKE / AP

The Pa. Senate's most powerful Republican won't seek reelection

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Brad Bumsted and Paula Knudsen of The Caucus

State Government

In response to the Spotlight PA article, Rep. Seth Grove (R., York) is calling on the General Assembly to help ensure state agencies follow the disclosure law. — Dan Gleiter / PennLive

Pa. House lawmaker wants to end ‘honor system’ that allows agencies to hide contracts

by Matt McKinney

Capitol Notebook

Pennsylvania State Sen. Andy Dinniman. — David Swanson / Staff Photographer

The Pennsylvania Senate's most outspoken pipeline critic is retiring

by Cynthia Fernandez

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