May 5, 2022 TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia Inquirer WATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s candidates for governor and how they plan to lead On Thursday, May 5, Spotlight PA held a Q&A on the candidates running for governor and their visions for the state.
Events Screenshot via PCN Pa. primary election 2022: Spotlight PA hosts GOP gubernatorial debate Five candidates running in Pennsylvania’s primary election for the Republican gubernatorial nomination will gather Tuesday at Gettysburg College for a debate.
April 20, 2022 DAVID SWANSON / Philadelphia Inquirer WATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s medical release law for state prisoners Spotlight PA hosted a free discussion on the state’s compassionate release law and its impact on families of incarcerated people and taxpayers.
March 16, 2022 TIM TAI / Philadelphia Inquirer WATCH: A free Q&A on Pa.’s open records law and how it affects our work On March 16, Spotlight held a panel on government transparency in Pennsylvania.
March 3, 2022 Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA WATCH: A free virtual panel on the court challenges to Pa.’s electoral maps Watch Spotlight PA's Q&A on the latest redistricting challenges and how they could shape coming elections.
Feb. 17, 2022 Sue Dorfman / For Votebeat WATCH: A free virtual panel on the future of Pennsylvania’s mail voting law Watch Spotlight PA's panel on why Act 77 is being challenged, and what to expect from the Pa. Supreme Court’s review of the law.
Jan. 27, 2022 TIM TAI / Philadelphia Inquirer WATCH: A free virtual panel on the Pa. legislature’s 2022 agenda and what’s at stake Watch Spotlight PA's panel discussing the 2021 legislative session and what themes are likely to emerge — or persist — in the 2022 session.
Events Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA WATCH: A free virtual panel on Pennsylvania’s proposed redistricting maps Experts discussed the preliminary state House and Senate maps, how they could shift political power, and their potential impact on Pennsylvanians.
Dec. 16, 2021 ELIZABETH ROBERTSON / Philadelphia Inquirer WATCH: A free discussion on why killings by police officers often are ruled justified Watch Spotlight PA's panel on why killings by police officers often are ruled justified.
Nov. 11, 2021 TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia Inquirer WATCH: A free panel on using cannabis to treat opioid addiction Join Spotlight PA for a discussion on using medical marijuana to treat opioid addiction.
Oct. 21, 2021 Fred Adams / Spotlight PA WATCH: A free virtual panel on the Nov. 2 election and why it matters On Oct. 21, Spotlight PA and election experts took a close look at the appellate judicial system and how its decisions shape life in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 8, 2021 Quinn Glabicki for Spotlight PA / PublicSource WATCH: A free panel on Alzheimer’s disease preparedness in Pennsylvania On Oct. 8, Spotlight PA held a free Q&A on Alzheimer’s disease in Pennsylvania and possible solutions to the coming crisis.
Sept. 9, 2021 JESSICA GRIFFIN / Philadelphia Inquirer WATCH: A free panel on how Pennsylvania can keep people in addiction recovery safe A recent Spotlight PA/KHN investigation found the Pennsylvania department tasked with oversight of these providers allowed some to continue operating despite harm to patients.
Aug. 25, 2021 Fred Adams / For Spotlight PA WATCH: A free reader Q&A on rising COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania On Wednesday, Aug. 25 at noon, Spotlight PA held a free Q&A on Pennsylvania’s response to the surge in COVID-19 cases and what you need to know going into the fall.
Aug. 5, 2021 Dan Nott / For Spotlight PA WATCH: A free panel on what we know about evictions and rental assistance in Pennsylvania. Thousands of Pennsylvanians may soon risk losing their homes as counties across the state remain backlogged with applications for rental assistance.
July 28, 2021 Leise Hook / For Spotlight PA WATCH: A live reader Q&A on how lawmakers spend millions of taxpayer dollars on perks Reporters from Spotlight PA and The Caucus discussed their investigation into how the legislature spends taxpayer dollars then obscures those expenses from the public.
June 18, 2021 Julio Cortez / AP WATCH: A live interview and reader Q&A with state Sen. David Argall on redistricting, election audit The interview was held June 18 as part of Spotlight PA's Capitol Live event series.
May 4, 2021 Fred Adams / Spotlight PA Independents can vote on ballot questions, and more things to know about the May 18 primary Spotlight PA answers your questions about controversial constitutional amendments, judicial races, and more.
May 4, 2021 Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA You’re invited! A guide and free reader Q&A on what you need to know before the May primary election. On Tuesday, May 4 at 5 p.m., join Spotlight PA Deputy Editor Sarah Anne Hughes and WHYY’s Politics Reporter Katie Meyer as they break down what you need to know before you vote.
April 20, 2021 Getty Images/iStockphoto You’re invited! A free reader Q&A on how to fight back against misinformation in Pa. A free reader Q&A by Spotlight PA on how partisan groups are masquerading as local news and eroding trust in journalism in Pa.
March 16, 2021 TIM TAI / Philadelphia Inquirer WATCH: A reader Q&A on redistricting, gerrymandering, and what it means for Pa. communities Spotlight PA on March 16 held a free reader discussion and Q&A on redistricting, gerrymandering, and why it matters to our local communities.
Feb. 11, 2021 HEATHER KHALIFA / Philadelphia Inquirer WATCH: A live reader Q&A on Pa.’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the latest variants On Feb. 11, Spotlight PA hosted a panel of medical experts and health advocates from across Pennsylvania to answer your questions.
Feb. 11, 2021 Fred Adams / For Spotlight PA The most frequently asked questions about Pa.’s frustrating vaccine rollout Health experts and advocates from across the state joined Spotlight PA on Thursday for a live reader Q&A event. Here are some of the most important takeaways.
Jan. 13, 2021 KRISTON JAE BETHEL / For the Inquirer WATCH: A live Spotlight PA interview with PASSHE Chancellor Daniel Greenstein A wide-ranging interview on the coronavirus, racism on campus, and the ongoing plan to consolidate the state system of higher education.
Jan. 13, 2021 Commonwealth Media Services Head of Pa.’s public university system to examine historic roots of racism in state schools In a wide-ranging interview with Spotlight PA, Chancellor Daniel Greenstein said he was “ashamed to admit” he had not studied how the university system has historically perpetuated racial inequity.
Dec. 7, 2020 JOSE F. MORENO / Philadelphia Inquirer VIDEO: A live reader Q&A on Pa.’s coronavirus surge and coming vaccine A public service event by Spotlight PA.
Nov. 2, 2020 HEATHER KHALIFA / Philadelphia Inquirer VIDEO: A live 2020 Election Eve reader Q&A with Spotlight PA’s panel of political experts A full recording of Spotlight PA's Capitol Live reader Q&A on the 2020 election in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 19, 2020 TIM TAI / Philadelphia Inquirer Top Pa. election official says ‘overwhelming majority’ of votes will be counted by Friday after Election Day Still, Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar is urging state lawmakers to take additional action to prevent the possibility of delayed results.
Oct. 19, 2020 TIM TAI / Philadelphia Inquirer VIDEO: A live Spotlight PA interview with Secretary Kathy Boockvar on the 2020 election in Pa. A full recording of Spotlight PA's Capitol Live event on how Pennsylvania is working to ensure a fair and accurate vote.
April 29, 2020 STAFF / Spotlight PA WATCH: A free virtual Q&A for Pa. small business owners on navigating the coronavirus shutdown Spotlight PA and a panel of experts took questions from Pa. small business owners on April 29.
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