Shapiro and Garrity both say they’re willing to debate in this year’s Pa. gov race https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/governor-debate-2026-shapiro-garrity-elections/

Previous governors, including Democrat Tom Wolf, released the findings of inspector general investigations. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/josh-shapiro-aging-department-inspector-general-report-secret-public-caregiving/

Records show watchdog’s elder abuse probe kept secret as Shapiro’s office claims confidentiality https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/josh-shapiro-aging-department-inspector-general-report-secret-public-caregiving/

This week, join us with #BooklightPA author Sara Novic as we dive into her book “Mother Tongue,” a striking memoir on how one hearing test in middle school changed the course of her life.

Does this Pa. utility offer North America’s best-tasting tap water? They’re headed to DC to compete. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/chester-water-authority-best-tap-water-awards-taste-pennsylvania-local/

Does this Pa. utility offer North America’s best-tasting tap water? They’re headed to DC to compete. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/chester-water-authority-best-tap-water-awards-taste-pennsylvania-local/

Bipartisan election board languishing as Gov. Josh Shapiro fails to appoint new members https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/pennsylvania-election-board-shapiro-appointments-vacant-elections/

Harrisburg lawmakers need to figure out a taxation rate and regulatory scheme for skill games, plus decide where the money will go. They have 117 days. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/skill-games-tax-machines-addiction-crime-profits-legislature-proposals-capitol/

The clock is ticking for Pa. lawmakers to regulate skill games. Here are the hurdles in their way. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/skill-games-tax-machines-addiction-crime-profits-legislature-proposals-capitol/

Some closed-door Penn State trustee conferences potentially run afoul of open meetings law https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2026/06/penn-state-board-private-meetings-transparency-law/

Some closed-door Penn State trustee conferences potentially run afoul of open meetings law https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2026/06/penn-state-board-private-meetings-transparency-law/

“Mother Tongue” explores how author Sara Novic found herself through hearing loss while raising two sons — one biological and hearing, the other adopted and deaf.

Emails detail how Berks County leaders worked behind the scenes after detention center surprise https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/06/ice-detention-center-berks-county-pennsylvania-warehouse-internal-emails-local-government/

Advocates, lawmakers weigh ways to keep Pa. kids insured as Trump Medicaid cuts loom https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/medicaid-cuts-chip-uninsured-children-trump-congress-caregiving/

Emails detail how Berks County leaders worked behind the scenes after detention center surprise https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/06/ice-detention-center-berks-county-pennsylvania-warehouse-internal-emails-local-government/

As Pennsylvania’s dentists in rural areas near retirement, the state is grappling with how to recruit young professionals to treat patients in these communities. https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2026/06/pennsylvania-dentist-meadville-university-of-pittsburgh-crawford-mckean-rural-issues/

Advocates, lawmakers weigh ways to keep Pa. kids insured as Trump Medicaid cuts loom https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/medicaid-cuts-chip-uninsured-children-trump-congress-caregiving/

This Pa. dentist treats 1000s of patients from multiple rural counties. What will happen when he retires? https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2026/06/pennsylvania-dentist-meadville-university-of-pittsburgh-crawford-mckean-rural-issues/

BREAKING: Skill games are slot machines, must adhere to Pa.’s gambling law, state Supreme Court rules https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/skill-games-illegal-pennsylvania-supreme-court-ruling-capitol/

Taxpayers poised to pay $1M for security upgrades at Shapiro’s private home after settlement https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/pennsylvania-shapiro-home-security-taxpayer-million-settlement-josh-shapiro/

There’s bipartisan support to address Pa.’s housing crisis. Will the legislature’s efforts make a difference? https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/pennsylvania-legislature-housing-crisis-solutions-local-control/

Multiple bills under consideration in the Pennsylvania House and Senate would reduce some local control over housing regulations. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/pennsylvania-legislature-housing-crisis-solutions-local-control/

Gourds aren’t just for autumn. These Pa. artists use the organic vessels as a canvas year-round. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/gourd-society-lebanon-craft-art-show-festival-pennsylvania-local/

Great PA News Quiz: Chatbots fake credentials, major employer does layoffs, and shopping carts go AI https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/pennsylvania-news-quiz-week-of-june-08-2026-week-of-june-8-2026/

Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on abortion https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/josh-shapiro-stacy-garrity-abortion-access-medicaid-guide-governor-race-elections/

Gourds aren’t just for autumn. These Pa. artists use the organic vessels as a canvas year-round. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/gourd-society-lebanon-craft-art-show-festival-pennsylvania-local/

Pa. lawmakers are proposing Big Tech taxes as public opinion shifts against the companies and the state struggles with revenue. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/budget-update-pennsylvania-tech-taxes-data-center-capitol/

Pa. among states uncommitted to Trump fair celebrating nation’s 250th anniversary https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/trump-great-american-state-fair-pennsylvania-federal-government/

Lawmakers look to taxes on Big Tech to help cover state spending needs https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/budget-update-pennsylvania-tech-taxes-data-center-capitol/

Erasmo Zavala’s case illustrates the legal dispute over the Trump administration’s push to deport immigrant crime victims and witnesses. https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/06/ice-detention-u-t-visa-deportation-court-rulings-justice-system/

Victims’ services are funded via fines and penalties from white-collar crime convictions, which have declined under President Trump. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/pennsylvania-victim-services-trump-funds-justice-system/

Services for crime victims face funding cuts after drop in white-collar prosecutions under Trump https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/pennsylvania-victim-services-trump-funds-justice-system/

One town’s fight against the slaughterhouse polluting it https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/one-pennsylvania-towns-fight-against-slaughterhouse-polluting-it/

Five role-playing bots claimed to be doctors, then provided fake Pennsylvania medical license numbers when prompted. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/ai-pose-doctor-crackdown-pennsylvania-task-force-capitol/

2026 midterms poised to have less federal oversight as Trump admin defangs election watchdog https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/midterms-command-center-public-integrity-section-trump-federal-government/

This month, #BooklightPA is reading “Mother Tongue,” an immersive memoir by Sara Nović#BooklightPAon finding her deaf community and raising her two sons — one biological and hearing, the other adopted and deaf.

Rock Spring and Pennsylvania American have three months to reach a deal ending a yearslong battle over water service failures in Centre County. https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2026/06/rock-spring-water-company-pennsylvania-public-utilities-commission-rural-issues/

As Pennsylvania cracks down on AI, multiple chatbots continue to pose as doctors https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/ai-pose-doctor-crackdown-pennsylvania-task-force-capitol/

Pa. regulators order forced sale of troubled rural water company to another for-profit utility https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2026/06/rock-spring-water-company-pennsylvania-public-utilities-commission-rural-issues/

Great PA News Quiz: Data center proposals, changing last call at Philly bars, and a cop’s career pivot https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/pennsylvania-news-quiz-week-of-june-01-2026-week-of-june-1-2026/

An audit exposed Albright College’s reported surplus was less than projected and disclosed a $13.6 million operating deficit. https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/06/albright-audit-higher-education/

Students across Pennsylvania step up on Election Day to keep democracy working https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/student-poll-worker-elections-civic-engagement-pennsylvania/

Great PA News Quiz: Data center proposals, changing last call at Philly bars, and a cop’s career pivot https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/pennsylvania-news-quiz-week-of-june-01-2026-week-of-june-1-2026/

Edin Daniel Chinchilla-Roque was placed in solitary and later transferred after officials claimed he instigated the “proclaimed ‘hunger strike’” at Moshannon. https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2026/06/ice-geo-moshannon-valley-detention-center-clearfield-pennsylvania-immigration/

ICE detainee who spoke out about conditions in Moshannon was punished, transferred https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2026/06/ice-geo-moshannon-valley-detention-center-clearfield-pennsylvania-immigration/

Gov. Shapiro wants a $2.5 million boost for a broken child death review program, but advocates are skeptical that it’s a real priority https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/child-mortality-review-board-unfunded-pennsylvania-budget-shapiro-capitol/

New study finds that ballot curing helps more mail ballots get counted https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/mail-ballot-notice-cure-study-university-pennsylvania-study-2024-election-elections/

Pennsylvania inspected 28 retail food establishments in Berks this week https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/06/restaurant-inspections-food-safety-berks-county-may-24-berks-inspections/

Half of child deaths left unreviewed in Pa. since 2020 as counties struggle with “unfunded mandate” https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/child-mortality-review-board-unfunded-pennsylvania-budget-shapiro-capitol/

Pennsylvania inspected 28 retail food establishments in Berks this week https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/06/restaurant-inspections-food-safety-berks-county-may-24-berks-inspections/