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Gov. Josh Shapiro signs the 2026-2027 Pennsylvania state budget on July 12, 2026.

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by Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

The plan delays billions in payments to organizations that manage healthcare for Medicaid recipients

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Lawmakers aim to finish Pennsylvania’s late budget this weekend

by Stephen Caruso and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

Big issues are unresolved, including whether to cut a data center sales exemption and lower an electric utilities tax.

Rothman speaks at a news conference about streamlining state permitting in June, 2025.

State senator profited from $30M property sale for a massive data center development

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In search of rustic relaxation and live arts? Take a day trip to Mt. Gretna.

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

Spotlight PA talked to a resident and a worker about how to spend a day in Mount Greta. The bucolic borough boasts hiking and bike trails, arts programming, and beloved ice cream.

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

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 17 retail food establishments in Centre County between June 6-12. Two had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Parents of Bucknell football player who died say they appreciate criminal charges against coach

by Gene Johnson of the Associated Press

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

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

Officials say they don’t know why the system crashed, but say it will relaunch under a new vendor on Aug. 3.

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Raw egg storage, frozen meat in grocery bags, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for July 6-12

by Spotlight PA Staff

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