Spotlight PA: Pennsylvania news and investigations
WEBSpotlight PA investigation spurs call for more oversight of who can be a medical marijuana doctor. by Ed Mahon. A proposal could clarify eligibility for physicians, and it’s intended “to protect the health and safety of the patients” in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program, two lawmakers say. Editor’s Notes.
A beginner’s guide to requesting public records on Pa. law …
WEBJul 21, 2022 · COVID-19 cases, public school funding, and election data are among the most popular topics of public records requests since 2020, Wagenseller said. Law enforcement information has also been a common interest among requesters. Pennsylvania State Police told Spotlight PA that the number of public records requests filed to the agency has increased ...
How to apply for a PA property tax rebate or rent rebate
WEBSep 28, 2022 · If you’re 65 or older, or receive disability benefits, and paid rent or property taxes last year, you qualify if you meet the income requirements. The income limit is $35,000 per household for homeowners and $15,000 per household for renters. If you receive Social Security benefits, the state only counts half of that towards the income cap.
Abortion is legal in PA: everything you should know.
WEBJan 26, 2024 · Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.. Update, Jan. 29: This story has been updated with details about a new state Supreme Court ruling.. HARRISBURG — Abortion is legal in Pennsylvania.
What Josh Shapiro did on his 1st year as PA’s governor
WEBDec 12, 2023 · Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.. HARRISBURG — In his first year as Pennsylvania’s governor, Josh Shapiro won praise as a literal bridge builder, signed a state spending plan that included long ...
PA primary election 2024: A guide to voting, ballots, and more
WEBApr 1, 2024 · Pa. election 2024: A complete guide to who is on the primary ballot, when to vote, how to vote, where to vote, casting mail ballots & more. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds the power to account and …
5 things to know about the minimum wage debate in Pa.
WEBMar 11, 2021 · Knab said there is clear public support for a minimum wage increase, with 1.7 million Pennsylvanians making less than $15 an hour now. (A new Franklin & Marshall College poll shows 67% of registered voters in the state support raising the wage floor to $12, as Wolf has proposed.) Knab also echoed Democrats who paint the …
PA Supreme Court signals willingness to protect abortion
WEBJan 29, 2024 · Donouhue and Justice David Wecht agreed that the state constitution’s Equal Rights Amendment should be construed to protect the right to abortion. At least two members of the court — Justice Sallie Updyke Mundy and Chief Justice Debra Todd — did not agree with that particular argument. Mundy in …
Will PA legalize weed? It depends on the Senate. • Spotlight PA
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.. HARRISBURG — In his state budget pitch, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro called for the Pennsylvania legislature to legalize recreational marijuana.
PA primary election 2024: Your last-minute guide to voting
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary Election Day is quickly approaching. If you still have questions about where your polling place is, who is on the ballot ...