Pa. Election 2022: How to Serve As a Poll Worker on Nov. 8
HARRISBURG, Pa. – When Pennsylvania holds its 2022 general election in November, thousands of poll workers will ensure that voting runs smoothly. You could be one of them. FULL ARTICLE
Articles by: Staff, Spotlight PA
Amid Budget Crunch, Penn State Trustees Spent Nearly $318,000 on Meals, Lodging, and More for Meetings
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State’s Board of Trustees spent nearly $318,000 on its past six in-person meetings, covering the travel, lodging, food, and other expenses of attendees, according to newly released records. FULL ARTICLE
These Pa. Voters Haven’t Missed a Single November Election for at Least 50 Years
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gareth Biser of Gettysburg hasn’t missed a November election since he cast his first vote for a presidential contender named Dwight Eisenhower in 1956. FULL ARTICLE
Thousands of Older Pennsylvanians at Risk of Losing Property Tax Rebates Because of Legislative Inaction
HARRISBURG, Pa. — It’s a conversation Diana Raph dreads. FULL ARTICLE
Pa. Election 2022: A Basic Guide to Vetting Candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, and More
HARRISBURG, Pa. – All eyes will be on Pennsylvania this November election as a number of contentious races on the ballot will determine the state’s political future. FULL ARTICLE
A Complete Guide to Spotlight Pa’s Investigations of Pennsylvania’s Flawed Medical Marijuana Program
HARRISBURG, Pa. – A series of investigative stories from Spotlight PA this year has uncovered serious flaws in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program and prompted calls for change from doctors, patients, industry leaders, and policymakers. FULL ARTICLE
An Attempt to Deter More Student High-rises in State College Raises Larger Debate About the Future of Downtown
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the past decade, a handful of 12-story luxury student housing high-rises have cropped up in downtown State College, dramatically changing the skyline of the small borough that’s home to massive Penn State University. FULL ARTICLE
Skill Games Company Woos Pa. Lawmakers with Trips to Wild Wyoming Rodeo
HARRISBURG, Pa. – “It’s the sounds, the lights, the competition or the experience of a lifetime. FULL ARTICLE
Regular Private Meetings Among Top Penn State Trustees May Be Violating Pa.’s Transparency Law
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — For more than a decade, some of the most powerful members of the Pennsylvania State University’s Board of Trustees have regularly met in private, actions that media law experts say may violate the state’s open meetings law. FULL ARTICLE
Why Did Penn State Create a New VP Position During a Hiring Freeze?
At the end of July, Penn State announced a “strategic hiring freeze” that would last until at least the summer of 2023. FULL ARTICLE
