Federal governmentJ. Scott Applewhite / APTrump tax cuts win final House approval in narrow voteby Associated PressJuly 3, 2025
Federal governmentArchitect of the CapitolMcCormick helps US Senate pass Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts billby Associated PressJuly 1, 2025
ElectionsAssociated PressUS Rep. Evans announces 5th term in Congress will be lastby Associated PressJune 30, 2025
The CapitolCommonwealth Media ServicesShapiro expects budget negotiators will reach a deal ‘very soon’ as deadline passesby Associated Press and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAJune 30, 2025
Federal governmentMarc Levy / APFormer rival Lamb emerges as progressive alternative to embattled Sen. Fettermanby Associated PressJune 27, 2025
Federal govermentDavid Dermer / APUS Steel takeover gives Trump special powers that future presidents won’t haveby Associated PressJune 26, 2025
Josh ShapiroDerik Hamilton / APShapiro admin will continue talks with Pa.’s NFL teams on stadium needs, governor saysby Associated PressJune 23, 2025
Federal GovernmentJulia Demaree Nikhinson / AP$15B takeover of US Steel finalized after Nippon secures national security agreementby Associated PressJune 18, 2025
Federal GovernmentGene J. Puskar / APTrump would have unique control over US Steel’s decision-making under Nippon ‘partnership,’ admin claimsby Associated PressJune 16, 2025
PA LocalMingson Lau / APAppalachian Trail hikers face half-gallon ice cream challenge at halfway pointby Associated PressJune 16, 2025
Federal GovernmentYuki Iwamura / AP1000s of anti-Trump demonstrators gather in Pa., Shapiro thanks them for protesting ‘peacefully’by Associated PressJune 15, 2025
ElectionsCommonwealth Media ServicesGOP looking for strong candidate to challenge Josh Shapiro as party seeks to keep control of U.S. Houseby Associated PressJune 13, 2025
The CapitolAmanda Berg / For Spotlight PAPennsylvania House advances bills to provide relief for abuse survivorsby Associated PressJune 10, 2025
EnvironmentTed Shaffrey / APAmazon to spend $20B on data centers in Pennsylvania as AI fuels demandby Associated PressJune 9, 2025
Federal GovernmentCommonwealth Media ServicesFeds move to drop Sheetz racial discrimination lawsuit after Trump ends key civil rights toolby Associated PressJune 6, 2025
HealthCommonwealth Media ServicesMeasles outbreak ends in Pennsylvania after 6 weeks of no new casesby Associated PressJune 6, 2025
Federal GovernmentJ. Scott Applewhite / APTrump admin must restore AmeriCorps programs in Pa., other states that sued over cuts, federal judge rulesby Associated PressJune 5, 2025
Federal GovernmentCommonwealth Media ServicesPennsylvania sues USDA over canceled $13M food aid program for schools and food banksby Associated PressJune 4, 2025
EnvironmentJenny Kane / APAI boom drives states to offer big incentives for data center developmentby Associated PressJune 2, 2025
Federal GovernmentGene J. Puskar / APUS Steel deal with Japan-based company guarantees American control, McCormick saysby Associated PressMay 27, 2025
ElectionsGene J. Puskar / APPittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey loses Democratic primary to challenger Corey O’Connorby Associated PressMay 20, 2025
ElectionsAPPhiladelphia DA Larry Krasner prevails over Democratic challenger Pat Dugan in primary electionby Associated PressMay 20, 2025
ElectionsAPPennsylvania cities gear up for crucial municipal primary electionsby Associated PressMay 19, 2025
HealthCommonwealth Media ServicesRural hospitals in Pennsylvania at risk as GOP weighs plan to cut Medicaid, Shapiro saysby Associated PressMay 14, 2025
Federal GovernmentJ. Scott Applewhite / APAlleged outburst at union meeting adds to concerns about Pa. Sen. Fetterman’s behaviorby Associated PressMay 8, 2025
The CapitolAmanda Berg / For Spotlight PABill to ban transgender athletes in girls' sports passes Pa. Senate, but unlikely to reach governorby Associated PressMay 7, 2025
Josh ShapiroMatt Rourke / APSecurity review of governor’s mansion prompted by arson attack will be kept secret, consultant saysby Associated PressMay 2, 2025
Justice SystemMatt Rourke / APPhilly judge dubbed ‘Whiz Honor’ slapped with complaint over ties to high-end cheesesteak shopby Associated PressMay 1, 2025
EnvironmentGene J. Puskar / APNorfolk Southern abandoned promise to build student wellness center, new East Palestine lawsuit saysby Associated PressApril 30, 2025
PoliticsMatt Rourke / APPenn threatened with prosecution unless it revokes trans swimmer’s awards, apologizes to athletesby Associated PressApril 29, 2025
PoliticsMarc Levy / APScott Perry, fellow vulnerable Republicans play hard to get during congressional breakby Associated PressApril 28, 2025
EnergyGene J. Puskar / APA big winner in big tech's frantic search for power? Old coal power plants.by Associated PressApril 26, 2025
EducationNate Smallwood / For Spotlight PAFederal judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programsby Associated PressApril 25, 2025
ElectionsJae C. Hong / APTrump administration drops lawsuit accusing PA city of robbing Hispanic voters of powerby Associated PressApril 23, 2025
Josh ShapiroMarc Levy / APShapiro reopens fire-damaged official residence to public as arson cleanup goes onby Associated PressApril 22, 2025
ElectionsCommonwealth Media ServicesDemocrats in Pennsylvania had a horrible 2024 election. They say it's still a swing stateby Associated PressNov. 27, 2024
ElectionsAlex Brandon / APRacist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in Pa., other statesby Associated PressNov. 11, 2024
ElectionsGene J. Puskar / APWhy AP called the Pennsylvania Senate race for Dave McCormickby Associated PressNov. 7, 2024
ElectionsCourtesy McCormick campaignRepublican Dave McCormick defeats Bob Casey to win U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvaniaby Associated PressNov. 7, 2024
ElectionsU.S. Department of State photoDonald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to win presidential election in Pennsylvaniaby Associated PressNov. 6, 2024
ElectionsAlex Brandon / APElon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, Pa. judge saysby Associated PressNov. 4, 2024
ElectionsU.S. Department of State photoInvestigations into voter registration forms in Pennsylvania lead to wave of misinformationby Associated PressOct. 31, 2024
ElectionsMike Catalini / APJudge extends early voting option in Pa. county after Trump's campaign suedby Associated PressOct. 30, 2024
ElectionsMark Scolforo / APJudge tosses GOP congressmen's lawsuit over Pennsylvania's overseas and military votesby Associated PressOct. 29, 2024
ElectionsMatt Smith / For Spotlight PARepublicans ask U.S. Supreme Court to block counting of some provisional ballots in Pa.by Associated PressOct. 28, 2024
ElectionsJessie Wardarski / APPa. priest teaches ancient techniques for surviving today's political turmoilby Associated PressOct. 28, 2024
ElectionsRalph LoVuolo / Special to the Butler EaglePanel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs 'fundamental reform'by Associated PressOct. 18, 2024
ElectionsMatt Rourke / AP PhotoElon Musk holds his first solo event in support of Trump in the Philadelphia suburbsby Associated PressOct. 18, 2024
ElectionsAmanda Berg / For Spotlight PAThese 5 Pennsylvania congressional races could determine U.S. House controlby Associated PressOct. 16, 2024
ElectionsMatt Smith / For Spotlight PAPennsylvania county settles federal lawsuit over ballot paper shortages in 2022 votingby Associated PressOct. 16, 2024
ElectionsCommonwealth Media Services, courtesy campaignPa. U.S. Senate candidates Casey and McCormick disagree on abortion, guns, and energy in their last debateby Associated PressOct. 16, 2024
ElectionsMatt Smith / For Spotlight PARepublican lawsuits including in Pa. target rules for overseas voters, but those ballots are already sentby Associated PressOct. 14, 2024
ElectionsU.S. Department of State photoTrump urges his supporters to deliver victory in his return to scene of first assassination attemptby Associated PressOct. 6, 2024
ElectionsCourtesy campaignsBob Casey, Dave McCormick hammer home attacks in debate for Pennsylvania's battleground Senate raceby Associated PressOct. 3, 2024
ElectionsMatt Smith / For Spotlight PALuzerne County official blocked plan to deploy drop boxes for mail ballots, lawsuit claimsby Associated PressOct. 3, 2024
ElectionsCourtesy McCormick campaignPennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick backs using military to fight fentanylby Associated PressOct. 2, 2024
The CapitolAmanda Berg / For Spotlight PADoug Mastriano sues critics of his book on WWI hero for defamation, asks for $10Mby Associated PressSept. 20, 2024
ElectionsAssociated PressKey takeaways from the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trumpby Associated PressSept. 11, 2024
ElectionsAssociated PressFirst Harris-Trump presidential debate highlights how critical Pennsylvania isby Associated PressSept. 9, 2024
ElectionsMatt Smith / For Spotlight PAPa. county broke law by refusing to tell voters if it rejected their mail ballot, judge saysby Associated PressAug. 27, 2024