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Spotlight PA, other newsrooms sue Penn State trustee leaders over ‘gag policy’ that silences members

by A.J. Rao of Spotlight PA State College

Spotlight PA, Centre Daily Times, and StateCollege.com filed a lawsuit in federal court arguing that the trustees’ bylaws violate the First Amendment.

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What’s next for data centers in Pa.? State lawmakers are split on how to regulate them.

by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

The state House recently passed bills to mandate energy use disclosure, require data centers to contribute to state programs, and more.

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by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

The park will have been in operation for 100 years on July 4, and has managed to remain consistent as it’s grown into a full-on resort. Nine members of the family that founded it still work there.

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Meet A.J. Rao, Penn State investigative reporter for Spotlight PA State College

by A.J. Rao of Spotlight PA State College

Rao previously covered county government for the Erie Times-News.

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Berks County Bureau

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ICE warehouse developer to pay $82K to resolve deficiencies

by Amanda Fries of Spotlight PA

The Texas-based developer of a Berks County warehouse sold to ICE will pay Upper Bern Township to fix problems that Spotlight PA found went unresolved for years.

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