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— 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
Shapiro, Democrats say new trifecta will deliver minimum wage increase, transit funding, and more
HARRISBURG — Hot off winning a trifecta for the first time in more than 30 years, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Democratic …
Democrats have won the Pennsylvania House and Senate, handing Shapiro a powerful trifecta
Update: Shapiro, Democrats say new trifecta will deliver minimum wage increase, transit funding, and more
HARRISBURG — …
Dark money, billionaire-connected cash flows into critical Pa. legislative races
HARRISBURG — Big money is flowing into Pennsylvania’s legislative races as control of both chambers is up for grabs this …