Spotlight PA: Pennsylvania news and investigations
WEBTroubled rural water company could be forced to sell pending Pa. utility commission investigation. by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement has opened an investigation into Rock Spring Water Company. Sept. 20, 2024.
PA Supreme Court: What it is and why it matters • Spotlight PA
WEBOct 12, 2023 — Pa. Supreme Court 101: What it is, why it matters, and more. by Elizabeth Estrada of Spotlight PA | Oct. 12, 2023. Daniel Fishel / For Spotlight PA. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds the power to account and …
A guide to Pennsylvania Superior Court • Spotlight PA
WEBOct 12, 2023 — The Superior Court of Pennsylvania is one of the commonwealth’s two intermediate appellate courts. Established in 1895, the court is made up of 15 judges and handles criminal, civil, and family cases that are appealed from lower courts such as the Courts of Common Pleas. Decisions from Superior Court …
PA primary election 2024: A guide to voting, ballots, and more
WEBApr 1, 2024 — Pa. election 2024: A complete guide to who is on the primary ballot, when to vote, how to vote, where to vote, casting mail ballots & more. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds the power to account and …
Are Democrats Losing Pennsylvania? See Latest Voter Registration …
WEBMay 7, 2024 — HARRISBURG — For the first time in at least 16 years, the Democratic and Republican parties in Pennsylvania are within half a million registered voters of one another. Since 2008, Democrats’ registration edge over Republicans has steadily shrunk — from a 12% advantage in April 2008 to about a 4% advantage in April 2024, according to a ...
Abortion is legal in PA: everything you should know.
WEBJan 26, 2024 — Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.. Update, Jan. 29: This story has been updated with details about a new state Supreme Court ruling.. HARRISBURG — Abortion is legal in Pennsylvania.
Who is Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro? • Spotlight PA
WEBJul 22, 2024 — HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has emerged as a top contender for the vice-presidential nod following President Joe Biden’s stunning announcement that he is dropping out of the 2024 race and endorsing Kamala Harris to take his spot on the ballot. Shapiro, 51, was elected Pennsylvania’s governor in 2022 and assumed office in January 2023.
How to apply for a PA property tax rebate or rent rebate
WEBSep 28, 2022 — If you’re 65 or older, or receive disability benefits, and paid rent or property taxes last year, you qualify if you meet the income requirements. The income limit is $35,000 per household for homeowners and $15,000 per household for renters. If you receive Social Security benefits, the state only counts half of that towards the income cap.
5 things to know about the minimum wage debate in Pa.
WEBMar 11, 2021 — Knab said there is clear public support for a minimum wage increase, with 1.7 million Pennsylvanians making less than $15 an hour now. (A new Franklin & Marshall College poll shows 67% of registered voters in the state support raising the wage floor to $12, as Wolf has proposed.) Knab also echoed Democrats who paint the …
Official Pennsylvania Election Center 2024 • Spotlight PA
WEBCandidates for president, U.S. House and Senate, row offices, and more will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Spotlight PA is here to help you navigate the Pennsylvania election process — from important voting deadlines to candidate guides to primers on election misinformation.Our goal is that the resources on this page will give you the critical information you need to confidently cast your vote ...