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Democrats speak at a news conference following the 2026 midterm election at the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg.

How election laws could change now that Democrats are in power in Pennsylvania

by Carter Walker of Votebeat

With trifecta control of state government, it will be easier for the party to pass its priorities.

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Poll workers process mail ballots in Lancaster County on Nov. 8, 2022.

Democrats are poised to have a 13-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House

by Jaxon White and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

Democratic challengers have declared victory in three competitive races. The Republican incumbents haven’t conceded.

Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa — flanked by House Speaker Joanna McClinton (left) and Gov. Josh Shapiro — speaks outside the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg, PA, the day after Democrats won a trifecta.

Shapiro, Democrats say new trifecta will deliver minimum wage increase, transit funding, and more

by Stephen Caruso, Jaxon White, and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

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What US region does Pa. belong to? This researcher’s answer may surprise you.

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

Historian and author Colin Woodard argues there are 11 distinct regional cultures in the United States. Pennsylvania, he says, belongs to three.

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Centre County restaurant inspections for Nov. 2-8

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 11 retail food establishments in Centre County between Nov. 2 and Nov. 8. One had violations. See what inspectors found.

Dave Sowers, left, receives his flu shot from Gaughn’s clinical manager Justin Scholl, right, during a vaccine drive hosted by Experience Inc., the Area Agency on Aging for Warren and Forest Counties in Warren, Pa., on Friday, October 9, 2026. The agency hosted a vaccine drive in partnership with Gaughn’s Drug Store.

Voter Guide: Healthcare in PA’s 15th Congressional District

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Albright to eliminate 20 programs and about a third of its faculty amid low enrollment, strained finances

by Amanda Fries

Financially strained Albright College is cutting 20 programs and 17 full-time faculty positions as it revamps its curriculum.

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Both elevators finally work at older adult high rise after two years of outages

by Gabriela Martínez of Spotlight PA

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