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The latest news from Pennsylvania's Capitol in Harrisburg, including coverage of the state house of representatives, senate, budget, and governor's office.

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Why Pa.’s efforts to regulate social media companies have failed so far

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

Bills to ban TikTok on state-owned phones and regulate kids’ social media accounts have been debated in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers haven’t found a consensus.

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.

‘Dark money’ groups would be forced to disclose how they spend on Pa.’s elections under advancing bill

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

The interior of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to spend $80M to attack Pennsylvania's housing crisis. Here's how.

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.

Pennsylvania is flush with surplus cash, but it still faces a looming budget problem

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee question officials from the PA Game Commission at a budget hearing.

Pa. Game Commission won’t renew controversial contract with lobbying firm run by former top lawmaker

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

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