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Meet Stephen Caruso
Stephen Caruso
Capitol Reporter
Stephen Caruso has been covering Pennsylvania’s governor and 253-member General Assembly for Spotlight PA for three years. He reports on the influence of powerful interests in politics, uncovers how billions in taxpayer dollars are spent each year, and explains how legislative deals are made in Harrisburg. Caruso analyzes what gets done and why, and holds lawmakers accountable for what lingers on Harrisburg’s agenda.
A New York native, Caruso attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he learned how to report at his student newspaper, the Pitt News.
A New York native, Caruso attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he learned how to report at his student newspaper, the Pitt News.
Reporting from Stephen Caruso
Data center tax break created to boost economy, add jobs in Pa. could cost state billions in revenue
HARRISBURG — As data centers spread and draw backlash across the state, new figures are emerging about their potential …
How agencies under Gov. Josh Shapiro's control do — and don't — cooperate with ICE
PHILADELPHIA — Agencies under Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's control continue to cooperate with federal immigration …
Shapiro calls for more investment in Pa.’s poorest schools, public transit agencies as part of $53.3B budget pitch
HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro is asking Pennsylvania’s divided legislature to send more money to the state’s poorest …