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A group of people stand on a staircase in a building, holding signs advocating for equal pay and worker's rights. A woman speaks at a podium, surrounded by others.

House lawmakers reintroduce bill to close Pennsylvania’s gender earnings gap

by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star March 19, 2025March 23, 2025

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Local Government

PRT to float steep cuts to Allegheny County bus and T service, fare hikes

by Adam Smeltz March 17, 2025March 17, 2025

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Economy & Housing

Eviction filings shouldn’t doom Pa. residents to never get another rental, Shapiro says

by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA February 12, 2025

View of an industrial power plant with smoke stacks near a river, surrounded by trees and a residential area in the background. Power lines are visible in the foreground.

Pennsylvania PJM settlement might slow price hikes, but green energy projects still wait to connect to the grid

by Quinn Glabicki February 6, 2025February 9, 2025

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Ghosted by your doc? New law aims to weaken restrictive noncompete contracts, keep physicians local

by Sarah Boden for Spotlight PA January 30, 2025

Workers pick apples in an orchard, placing them into wooden crates. A forklift is visible on the path between the rows of trees.

‘The labor shortage will only get worse:’ Trump deportation plans could hit Pa. agriculture hard

by Ian Karbal January 15, 2025January 19, 2025

A colorful preschool classroom with various play areas, educational toys, low tables, and chairs. Walls and ceilings are decorated with crafts and educational materials.

Lawmakers tease plans to address high child care costs, low pre-K attendance in Pa.

by Sarah Boden for Spotlight PA January 8, 2025

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Campaign funds, secretive nonprofit pay for Josh Shapiro’s sports tickets

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

People in a meeting room focus on laptops, facing a large screen displaying a digital spreadsheet.

Counties fight for more freedom over how to spend opioid money with $247M more on the way

by Ed Mahon November 26, 2024

A large, ornate legislative chamber with chandeliers and a mural. People are seated at desks with laptops, and some are standing and clapping.

Democrats retain 1-seat majority control of the Pennsylvania House

by Mark Scolforo, Assiociated Press November 8, 2024November 12, 2024