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Pa. labor law could become sticking point between state and feds with $711M for broadband at stake

by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

The federal government may require PA to change its prevailing wage law before releasing millions in broadband funds

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The Capitol

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Shapiro wants to incentivize data centers to be better neighbors. Will that work?

by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

The governor plans to allow faster permitting for data centers built with consideration for water, energy, and local jobs.

Representatives from Point and a home equity loan industry trade group testify in Harrisburg.

A Silicon Valley firm offered gift cards as part of a campaign to defeat Pa. regulation. Lawmakers say that’s unethical.

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

Investigations

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Hundreds of rapes in the State College area weren’t reported in public police data over nearly a decade

by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College and Mark Fazlollah for Spotlight PA

The missing data masked the true extent of the crime surrounding Penn State. The central Pa. department never publicly disclosed the error until contacted by Spotlight PA.

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Alarming internal probes found chemo errors, delays, and ‘toxic’ leadership by Penn State’s cancer chief

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Good News from Pennsylvania

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True Pennsylvanians have seen at least 1 of these essential films set in the state

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

To determine the must-see movies set in Pennsylvania, Spotlight PA consulted film experts from across the commonwealth, as well as cinephiles on staff. A few have been nominated for Oscars.

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State College Bureau

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Judge recommends sale of troubled rural water company to one of Pa.’s largest private utilities

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

Pennsylvania American Water is the suggested buyer for the long-troubled Rock Spring Water Company. Pennsylvania American has been managing the small rural utility in an interim capacity since March 2025.

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Why a $193M injection for rural health care in Pa. isn’t easing closure worries

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

Berks County Bureau

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The Trump admin’s secretive, fast-tracked process to pick who will run Pa.’s new detention centers

by Molly Bilinski for Spotlight PA

No contracts related to ICE facilities in Berks and Schuylkill Counties have been published. But that doesn’t mean DHS hasn’t already made a selection.

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Meet a West Reading volunteer who helps connect incarcerated parents with their children

by Susan Shelly McGovern for Spotlight PA

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