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How Harrisburg Works: The stealthy tool that lets leaders pass deals fast

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

Top legislators can cut sensitive deals behind closed doors, then use ‘vehicle bills’ to pass them with little warning.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro talks about supporting older Pennsylvanians in May, 2025.

Wages for low paid home care workers could rise under Pa. budget proposal. Is it enough?

by Vincent DiFonzo for Spotlight PA

The proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro would add $21 million to the budget for certain home care workers. But advocates say much more is needed before Pa. pay is competitive.

Karns Foods Board Chair Scott Karns in one of his stores.

Trump’s massive tax bill could cost Pa. $800M to keep food benefits program going

by Angela Couloumbis and Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

Good News from Pennsylvania

At least six skaters who normally skate with Pennsylvania teams will be competing at the 2025 Roller Derby World Cup in Austria.

As roller derby goes global, these skaters rep Pa. and their heritage

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

The 2025 Roller Derby World Cup, held this year in Austria, will feature 48 teams from multiple countries. At least six Pennsylvania athletes are participating.

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State College Borough Water Authority

Municipal takeover of shaky rural Pa. water company faces a setback after $65K offer rejected

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

A lengthy legal process by Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission will now resume to determine whether Rock Spring Water Company should be forced to sell.

A firefighter puts out a fire during a training class.

More local governments in Pa. would be able to tax more to cover fire, EMS costs under new bill

by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College

Berks County Bureau

A sign for the borough of Kutztown that says ‘ a most agreeable town’ in faded letters

Here are Berks County school property tax changes

by Amanda Fries of Spotlight PA

Young man at a bridge near the woods

Meet a young Berks County environmental advocate

by Lisa Scheid of Spotlight PA

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