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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

Pennsylvania primary battles see some legislative incumbents fall while gaming-targeted senators hold on
HARRISBURG — A slew of challenges to established incumbents and party-backed candidates yielded mixed results in …

Stacy Garrity and Josh Shapiro’s quiet primary for Pennsylvania governor is over
HARRISBURG — With the primary election over, attention in Pennsylvania’s political world now turns to the marquee race …

Voters talk affordability, decry ad spending as they cast ballots in key Pa. House, Senate races
HARRISBURG — Today, voters across Pennsylvania will decide which Democrats and Republicans win dozens of competitive …