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Ransomware attack targeting PA attorney general leads to case delays, takes down some critical systems

Written by Danielle Ohl and Spotlight PA August 29, 2025September 21, 2025

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The unknown costs of Amazon’s $20B promise to build 2 data centers in Pennsylvania

Written by Stephen Caruso, Kate Huangpu and Spotlight PA June 30, 2025July 18, 2025

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What to know about Gov. Shapiro’s proposed $10.3M agriculture innovation program

Written by Spotlight PA March 8, 2024December 28, 2024

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We tracked Josh Shapiro’s 11 biggest campaign promises through his first year. See how he did

Written by Spotlight PA December 4, 2023December 1, 2023

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Explainer: The history behind Pennsylvania’s flat income tax

Written by Spotlight PA October 25, 2023March 30, 2025

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Pennsylvania tax credits result in ‘mixed bag’ for job creation

Written by Spotlight PA October 20, 2023March 30, 2025

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Pennsylvania removes email database of public employees

Written by Spotlight PA September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

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5 obstacles Pennsylvania faces as state gov plans for surge of federal broadband funding

Written by Spotlight PA August 29, 2023

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Before Pennsylvania spends $1.2B on broadband, these big steps must be taken

Written by Spotlight PA July 14, 2023July 14, 2023

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In Pennsylvania, are government officials’ personal social media posts public records?

Written by Spotlight PA May 22, 2023May 19, 2023

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A switch to Pennsylvania’s corporate filing system led to backlog and longer waits for business owners

Written by Spotlight PA April 26, 2023April 25, 2023

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Pennsylvania Election Day 2023: A complete guide to the May 16 primary, including how to vote, find your polling place, understand mail ballots and more

Written by Spotlight PA April 12, 2023