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Scott Presler speaks at a campaign rally for President Donald Trump in October, 2024 in Butler, Pa.

Conservative activist Scott Presler violated campaign finance law, complaint alleges

by Carter Walker of Votebeat

Presler didn’t disclose his spending in Pennsylvania’s 2025 judicial retention races, the complaint says.

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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

Some Pennsylvania lawmakers want to give prosecutors more time to bring charges against people who supply drugs in fatal overdoses.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a June 2023 news conference after the reopening of part of I-95.

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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TECfusion's data center in Springdale Township, Pennsylvania.

Data center developers are pushing Pa. government officials to sign secrecy agreements. At least some are saying yes.

by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

First amendment advocates argue non-disclosure agreements create conflicts with existing public record law

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.

Pa. has quietly passed a law undermining a court decision on lucrative mineral rights

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

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Survey: Tell us how you define Pa.’s many regions

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

As part of a series on Pennsylvania regions, their names, their identities, and whether it all matters, Spotlight PA needs your input. Review our maps and weigh in.

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Attorney General Dave Sunday announces the results of a criminal case involving former Penn State University students, in State College, PA on August 17, 2026.

Penn State cocaine trafficking ring involved 2 fraternities, authorities say

by Josh Kelety of the Associated Press

The cocaine was packaged mainly at the Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon fraternity houses off-campus and distributed primarily to Penn State students, the AG says.

The sign for GEO Group’s Moshannon Valley Processing Center.

ICE considering buying immigrant detention facilities, other options to maintain capacity in Pa.

by Melissa Pérez-Carrillo of Spotlight PA State College

Berks County Bureau

Casas en Reading.

¿Qué protecciones tienen los inquilinos de Pensilvania más allá de las leyes locales?

by Gabriela Martínez de Spotlight PA

Esta es una guía para conocer los derechos que tienen actualmente todos los inquilinos de Pensilvania según la ley estatal.

A stock image of a restaurant kitchen.

Cracked faucet, temperature issues, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for July 27-Aug. 2

by Spotlight PA Staff

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