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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

Two million Pennsylvanians rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, many of them children and older adults.

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A convenience store in Downtown Pittsburgh prominently advertises that Pennsylvania Lottery tickets are available there, on Monday, March 3, 2025.

Lawmakers loosen restrictions on Pa. Lottery payouts to boost sales

by Abigail Hakas of Next Generation Newsroom

A recently approved bill would allow the state lottery to spend more money on payouts. Supporters say the change will increase profits and funding for senior services.

Gov. Josh Shapiro

Shapiro expects budget negotiators will reach a deal ‘very soon’ as deadline passes

by Associated Press and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

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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

Crossing guard Jan Weaver hugs two children

Meet a Berks County community safety officer protecting kids

by Lisa Scheid

Jan Weaver is a community safety officer for the Borough of Kutztown

An office with four pieces of art on the walls

A Pa. college with a budget gap is selling its art collection, but it might not be worth that much

by Amanda Fries of Spotlight PA Berks Bureau

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