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Free the PD? Report urges Allegheny County to join move toward more independent public defenders.

by Miranda Jeyaretnam May 16, 2024May 16, 2024

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Why independents can’t vote in the 2024 Pa. primary, and the slow-moving push to change that

by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA April 10, 2024April 12, 2024

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GENDER & IDENTITY

Updated: Kayden’s Law, headed for Shapiro’s desk, will alter child custody case calculus

by Meg St-Esprit April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

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Fines for youthful violations can linger for years. A bill would end that.

by Miranda Jeyaretnam April 3, 2024

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What proposed performance-based funding could mean for Pitt, other state-related universities

by Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA State College March 22, 2024March 23, 2024

Privacy booths where voters will fill out their ballots, photographed at an election office located at the South Park Ice Rink. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

Secretary sounds alarm on election leadership turnover in Pa. counties

by Kim Lyons February 28, 2024March 1, 2024

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What to know about Shapiro’s pitch to legalize marijuana, its chances in the Pa. legislature, and more

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA February 23, 2024

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A bill to legalize syringe services in Pa. just passed a historic hurdle, but GOP opposition remains

by Ed Mahon February 21, 2024February 25, 2024

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‘The need is great’ for funding public defenders, Shapiro says after proposing $10M increase

by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star February 14, 2024February 18, 2024

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Shapiro pitches legal cannabis, regulated skill games in budget that bumps education spending by $2.2B

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA February 7, 2024February 9, 2024