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Kamala Harris · PennsylvaniaIn this week’s news quiz: In search of a 2024 running mate, Olympics in Paris, energy sources, and a costly IT outage. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen (newsletters@spotlightpa.org) with a heads up. And good luck! BEFORE YOU GO… If you learned something from this article, pay it forward and contribute to Spotlight PA at spotlightpa.org/donate. Spotlight PA is funded by found…See the Story
Great PA News Quiz: The Kamala Harris ‘veepstakes,’ IT outage, Olympic athletes
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaThis story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. As Pennsylvania transforms itself to host America’s 250th birthday in 2026, residents across the commonwealth are taking note of which parts of the state seem to be the focus of the makeover. So far, officials have announced a mascot for the…See the Story
License plate redesign pits Philly vs. rest of Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania · PennsylvaniaHARRISBURG — For many families, child care in Pennsylvania is unaffordable and hard to access. It’s also rough on workers in the industry who receive low pay and don’t often remain in jobs. The situation has gotten so bad that business groups from across Pennsylvania recently implored lawmakers to intervene, arguing that “virtually all economic sectors” are affected by the shortage. Working parents can’t find child care so employers can’t fill o…See the Story
Why biz groups say tax credits aren’t enough to solve Pa.’s child care crisis
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Josh Shapiro · GettysburgHARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has emerged as a top contender for the vice-presidential nod following President Joe Biden’s stunning announcement that he is dropping out of the 2024 race and endorsing Kamala Harris to take his spot on the ballot. Shapiro, 51, was elected Pennsylvania’s governor in 2022 and assumed office in January 2023. He is a moderate Democrat whose career trajectory has seen him move from congressional aide to P…See the Story
Who is Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro? Full biography, key accomplishments, controversies & more
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United States · United StatesHARRISBURG — A popular program that helps Pennsylvania homeowners with the cost of essential repairs did not receive more funding in this year’s state budget, despite overwhelming demand in many counties. Almost 18,200 homeowners who applied for help from the Whole-Home Repairs program were waitlisted because of a lack of available funding, according to a survey by the Department of Community and Economic Development this spring. “We’re very dis…See the Story
More funding for home repair program left out of state budget despite high demand
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Firefighters · United StatesCABOT — The keen of bagpipes, a three-volley gun salute, and a bugle sounding taps pierced the air of a small Pennsylvania town Friday as hundreds gathered to honor an ex-fire chief who was shot and killed at a rally for former President Donald Trump. Following funeral services for Corey Comperatore, large crowds of mourners waiting outside the Cabot Methodist Church fell silent as firefighters loaded his flag-draped casket onto a fire truck dra…See the Story
Firefighter killed at Trump rally honored with bagpipes, gun salute and bugle taps
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · HarrisburgHARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians have new protections against lawsuits meant to silence public expression under a bill Gov. Josh Shapiro signed into law this week. Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) are often filed against people or groups who criticize corporations or governments. The person or entity behind a SLAPP suit can cite defamation or privacy violations as their reason for suing, even if their real goal is intimidation…See the Story
Pennsylvania expands protections against frivolous suits aimed at curtailing free speech
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Pennsylvania · PennsylvaniaThis article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat's free newsletters here. The Pennsylvania Department of State is hoping another change to mail ballot return envelopes will eliminate the chance of ballots being rejected this November because of voters failing to write in the year completely. In a directive earl…See the Story
Mail ballot envelopes will now be printed with the full year filled out
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