Gov. Josh Shapiro Uses Pennsylvania’s State Plane Much More Than His Predecessor Local NewsMay 6, 2024Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA Pennsylvania taxpayers paid $410,000 for state flights last year, the most since 2011. Shapiro took most of those flights.
Group That Doesn’t Disclose Its Donors Paid $12K for Shapiro to Attend Phillies Games, Other Sporting Events Local NewsMay 3, 2024Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA, Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA The secrecy leaves taxpayers in the dark about who underwrites the outings and what interests they may have in state government policy.
In Low-Turnout Pa. Primary, Location and Luck May Have Mattered More Than Policy ElectionsApril 26, 2024Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA, Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA, Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA Tuesday’s election saw a major upset in the Democratic race for state treasurer and a decisive win in a crowded Democratic attorney general field.
Pa. Election 2024: Bryan Cutler Survives Primary Challenge, Kevin Boyle Loses Pa. House Seat ElectionsApril 24, 2024Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA Several Pennsylvania House incumbents faced serious challenges during Tuesday’s primary election. At least two lost.
Pa. Election 2024: What the Latest Fundraising Reports Tell Us About the Attorney General Race ElectionsApril 17, 2024Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA, Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA The five Democrats running to be Pennsylvania’s attorney general raised almost $1.2 million ahead of the April 23 primary, while the GOP establishment continued its support for one candidate.
Pa. Election 2024: A Guide to Vetting Primary Legislative Candidates ElectionsApril 11, 2024Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA The entire Pennsylvania House and half of the state Senate will be on the ballot in 2024. Learn more about how to research the candidates.