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Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on public school funding, vouchers, and other education issues

by Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA and A.J. Rao of Spotlight PA State College

Democrat Josh Shapiro has signed budgets sending nearly $2 billion more to Pennsylvania’s poorest schools. Republican Stacy Garrity wants to reexamine that spending.

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Stacy Garrity speaks during an April, 2026 event on unclaimed property at Treasury's vault.

Stacy Garrity is ambitious, Trump-endorsed, and experienced. Is that enough to beat Josh Shapiro?

by Katie Meyer and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

A two-term treasurer, Garrity is running for Pennsylvania governor with much less money and name recognition than Shapiro.

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Josh Shapiro built national fame on getting things done, but his full record is complex

by Stephen Caruso and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

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Bill to let unaffiliated voters participate in Pennsylvania primaries passes state House

by Carter Walker of Votebeat

The measure likely won’t become law this legislative session, but its House passage represents a key milestone for advocates.

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Skill games face seizure as deadline for Pa. legislature to act looms

by Stephen Caruso, Jaxon White, and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

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Making sense of ‘central Pa.,’ the region we love to debate and claim

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

Central Pennsylvania’s nebulous definition can make efforts to talk about the region confusing — and occasionally contentious.

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Dried residue on thermometer, no documentation, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for Sept. 21-27

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected eight retail food establishments in Centre County between Sept. 21 and 27. Three had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Clearfield County commissioners vote 2-1 to extend Moshannon detention center contract

by Melissa Pérez-Carrillo of Spotlight PA State College

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Leaking pipe, no storage coverings, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Sept. 21-27

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 18 retail food establishments in Berks County between Sept. 21 and 27. Eleven had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Expired milk, sink residue, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Sept. 14-20

by Spotlight PA Staff

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