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An Allegheny National Forest sign in McKean County.

More logging could be coming to Pa.’s only national forest under Trump directive

by Abigail Hakas of Next Generation Newsroom

Cash-strapped rural counties welcome a potential increase in federal timber harvesting, though forest management challenges remain.

Gov. Josh Shapiro joined local leaders in Washington County to plug the 300th orphaned or abandoned well under his administration.

Federal money to plug Pa.’s dangerous wells is unfrozen, but Trump admin uncertainty plagues contractors

by Kate Huangpu and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA

Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Pittsburgh International Airport to announce his energy-focused Lightning Plan in January 2025.

Legal weed, more money for Pa.’s poorest schools will likely be in Shapiro’s budget pitch

by Stephen Caruso, Kate Huangpu, and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania Consumer Advocate Patrick Cicero speaks at a March 2024 event in Harrisburg.

Fiery resignation by Pa.’s consumer advocate breeds fear office will lose independence

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

A transformer substation.

Shapiro says this 'broken process' could lead to higher electricity costs. Here's what to know.

by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

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