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Stephen Caruso “clearly is paying attention.”
— Bryan Cutler, Pennsylvania State Representative
Meet Stephen Caruso
Stephen Caruso
Capitol Reporter
Stephen Caruso has been covering Pennsylvania’s governor and 253-member General Assembly for Spotlight PA for three years. He reports on the influence of powerful interests in politics, uncovers how billions in taxpayer dollars are spent each year, and explains how legislative deals are made in Harrisburg. Caruso analyzes what gets done and why, and holds lawmakers accountable for what lingers on Harrisburg’s agenda.
A New York native, Caruso attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he learned how to report at his student newspaper, the Pitt News.
A New York native, Caruso attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he learned how to report at his student newspaper, the Pitt News.
Reporting from Stephen Caruso
Josh Shapiro has a 15-to-1 fundraising advantage over Republican Stacy Garrity
HARRISBURG — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro outraised Republican Stacy Garrity by more than 15-to-1 in 2025. And the race …
A Silicon Valley firm offered gift cards as part of a campaign to defeat Pa. regulation. Lawmakers say that’s unethical.
HARRISBURG — A home financing firm offered its customers Amazon gift cards if they submitted testimony to a Pennsylvania …
Data center tax break created to boost economy, add jobs in Pa. could cost state billions in revenue
HARRISBURG — As data centers spread and draw backlash across the state, new figures are emerging about their potential …