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Pa. local governments want long-term state money for cybersecurity as federal grant fills the gap

by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College

Federal cybersecurity funding included in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal isn’t enough to help local governments keep up with rising costs, officials say.

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5 takeaways from Spotlight PA’s event on the DuBois corruption case and local government oversight

by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College

The municipal building of the City of DuBois, Pennsylvania.

DuBois paid more than $307,000 in legal fees related to city manager corruption investigation, records show

by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College

An illustration of four elected officials sitting at a table with a mystery person in the final seat.

Pa. voters play little role in choosing who fills vacant municipal offices

by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College and Halie Kines of the Centre Daily Times

A sign that spells DuBois in four foot tall white letters

Big bonuses, vast powers, and corruption charges: 5 takeaways from an investigation into DuBois’ Herm Suplizio

by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

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