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Attorney General Dave Sunday in February 2026.

Pa.’s attorney general is defending the state’s Medicaid abortion ban in court. Is he required to?

by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

The state Supreme Court has agreed to hear AG Dave Sunday’s appeal of a ruling that found the ban is unconstitutional.

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After her son's overdose death, Cyndi Compton became known as a relentless advocate in Tioga County.

Supplying drugs in fatal overdoses has led to 100s of Pa. prison sentences. Grieving families are divided.

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania is a leader in prosecuting people for providing drugs used in fatal overdoses.

Cyndi Compton looks through papers in her Tioga County home.

A Pa. mom's fight reveals the messy reality of treating overdoses like homicides

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

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Pa. adopts $50.8B budget that sends more money to poorest schools, skips difficult policy questions

by Stephen Caruso and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

The plan also preserves the state’s nearly $8 billion rainy day fund by using off-budget “special” funds and accounting maneuvers.

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Lawmakers aim to finish Pennsylvania’s late budget this weekend

by Stephen Caruso and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

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In search of rustic relaxation and live arts? Take a day trip to Mt. Gretna.

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

Spotlight PA talked to a resident and a worker about how to spend a day in Mount Greta. The bucolic borough boasts hiking and bike trails, arts programming, and beloved ice cream.

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Food residue, temperature issues, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for July 6-12

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 17 retail food establishments in Centre County between June 6-12. Two had violations. See what inspectors found.

The Malesardi Quadrangle at Bucknell University in Union County, PA.

Parents of Bucknell football player who died say they appreciate criminal charges against coach

by Gene Johnson of the Associated Press

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Public unable to access online civil court records in Berks County due to crash

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

Officials say they don’t know why the system crashed, but say it will relaunch under a new vendor on Aug. 3.

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Raw egg storage, frozen meat in grocery bags, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for July 6-12

by Spotlight PA Staff

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