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Many public libraries in Pa. are evolving into community centers. Why is their funding staying flat?

by Susan Shelly McGovern for Spotlight PA

Libraries have expanded their services to offer game nights, health services, and more. But all this programming comes with costs they increasingly can’t afford, and funding sources fluctuate.

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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.

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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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Many public libraries in Pa. are evolving into community centers. Why is their funding staying flat?

by Susan Shelly McGovern for Spotlight PA

Libraries have expanded their services to offer game nights, health services, and more. But all this programming comes with costs they increasingly can’t afford, and funding sources fluctuate.

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U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R, Pa.) speaks before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Reading.

House judiciary panel won’t include farmworker visa changes in immigration package

by Jackie Llanos and Tyler Spence of NOTUS

“I expect there will be major heartburn from producers across the country,” Rep. Glenn Thompson said.

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

by Spotlight PA Staff

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What protections Pa. renters have beyond local laws

by Gabriela Martínez of Spotlight PA

Here’s a guide to navigating the rights all Pennsylvania tenants currently have under state law.

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

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

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