Kamala Harris leads Trump 50%-46% in a new full-slate Pennsylvania poll by Massinc for SpotlightPa. It’s 52%-47% on a straight head-to-head.
Harris, Casey lead Trump, McCormick in Pennsylvania poll
A new Spotlight PA poll of likely voters shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by 4 points, and Bob Casey leading Dave McCormick by 7 points.
www.spotlightpa.org
September 21, 2024 at 1:49 AM
Kamala Harris leads Trump 50%-46% in a new full-slate Pennsylvania poll by Massinc for SpotlightPa. It’s 52%-47% on a straight head-to-head.
NEWS: It’s my first day at SpotlightPA today, reporting on the state Capitol and this year’s midterm elections. I’m excited to work with such a great team.
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March 23, 2026 at 11:43 AM
NEWS: It’s my first day at SpotlightPA today, reporting on the state Capitol and this year’s midterm elections. I’m excited to work with such a great team.
Add me to your newsletters and send me your tips: jwhite@spotlightpa.org.
Add me to your newsletters and send me your tips: jwhite@spotlightpa.org.
SpotlightPA [7 May 25] -- Penn Senate approves trans sports ban 32-18 with 5 Dems voting with all 27 Reps. Bill is unlikely to get a vote in the state's Dem-controlled House of Representatives. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
Bill targeting trans athletes advances in Pennsylvania
Five Democrats joined all Republicans to support the legislation targeting trans athletes.
www.spotlightpa.org
May 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
SpotlightPA [7 May 25] -- Penn Senate approves trans sports ban 32-18 with 5 Dems voting with all 27 Reps. Bill is unlikely to get a vote in the state's Dem-controlled House of Representatives. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
We monitor our site with my Linkrot tool, which is open source: github.com/spotlightpa/...
GitHub - spotlightpa/linkrot: Linkrot checks for broken links on a given website
Linkrot checks for broken links on a given website - spotlightpa/linkrot
github.com
February 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We monitor our site with my Linkrot tool, which is open source: github.com/spotlightpa/...
Conservatives are POURING in money into the supreme court election in Pennsylvania, dominating spending, SpotlightPA reports.
This is likely to be a low-turnout, under-radar race, though with big stakes (boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...).
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2023/10...
This is likely to be a low-turnout, under-radar race, though with big stakes (boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...).
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2023/10...
See who is bankrolling PA’s high-stakes judicial races
Money from PA’s richest man, Jeff Yass, has given Republicans a financial edge in 2023’s judicial elections.
www.spotlightpa.org
October 5, 2023 at 9:01 PM
Conservatives are POURING in money into the supreme court election in Pennsylvania, dominating spending, SpotlightPA reports.
This is likely to be a low-turnout, under-radar race, though with big stakes (boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...).
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2023/10...
This is likely to be a low-turnout, under-radar race, though with big stakes (boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...).
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2023/10...
Where's the SpotlightPA livestream? Let's all hit refresh on results pages together.
May 20, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Where's the SpotlightPA livestream? Let's all hit refresh on results pages together.
June 5, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Hi all. I’m launching a newsletter with @SpotlightPA. Starting next week, you can get the latest on Pennsylvania government & state politics right to your inbox featuring the same mix of reporting and silly jokes that likely helped you find me on ye ole bird app.
www.spotlightpa.org/newsletters/...
www.spotlightpa.org/newsletters/...
Access Harrisburg - Insider Access to PA Politics
Get weekly scoops, expert analysis, and more from Capitol reporter Stephen Caruso. Be the first to know what’s happening in Pennsylvania state government.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Hi all. I’m launching a newsletter with @SpotlightPA. Starting next week, you can get the latest on Pennsylvania government & state politics right to your inbox featuring the same mix of reporting and silly jokes that likely helped you find me on ye ole bird app.
www.spotlightpa.org/newsletters/...
www.spotlightpa.org/newsletters/...
The biggest pro-retention spender is PA for Judicial Fairness ($4.8m), anti-retention is Citizens for Term Limits ($1.4m). Both groups are opaque, and this @spotlightpa piece explains why we don’t know more about where the money is coming from www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10... 3/
Why PA Supreme Court retention race spending is hard to track
Blame it on a mix of lagging reporting, weakly enforced rules, and a campaign finance system that requires little transparency.
www.spotlightpa.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The biggest pro-retention spender is PA for Judicial Fairness ($4.8m), anti-retention is Citizens for Term Limits ($1.4m). Both groups are opaque, and this @spotlightpa piece explains why we don’t know more about where the money is coming from www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10... 3/
The Philadelphia Citizen and SpotlightPA
January 31, 2024 at 8:36 PM
The Philadelphia Citizen and SpotlightPA
I focused on my state, PA, and you cc spotlightPA reporters....their recent attention and threat of lawsuit is related to PA......elections are run by counties following the state laws....focus
August 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I focused on my state, PA, and you cc spotlightPA reporters....their recent attention and threat of lawsuit is related to PA......elections are run by counties following the state laws....focus
The #Trump Administration cuts off funding for Pennsylvania university’s #NASA program amid DEI purge www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/04... via #SpotlightPA
NASA pulls DEI-focused STEM grant from Kutztown University
Kutztown University's participation in NASA's 'Here to Observe' program ends as the Trump administration withdraws funding tied to diversity initiatives.
www.spotlightpa.org
April 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The #Trump Administration cuts off funding for Pennsylvania university’s #NASA program amid DEI purge www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/04... via #SpotlightPA
spotlightpa har nettopp åpnet repoet spotlightpa/airtable-automation: https://github.com/spotlightpa/airtable-automation
March 17, 2026 at 12:49 PM
spotlightpa har nettopp åpnet repoet spotlightpa/airtable-automation: https://github.com/spotlightpa/airtable-automation
SpotlightPA [7 May 25] -- Penn Senate approves trans sports ban 32-18 with 5 Dems voting with all 27 Reps. Bill is unlikely to get a vote in the state's Dem-controlled House of Representatives. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
Bill targeting trans athletes advances in Pennsylvania
Five Democrats joined all Republicans to support the legislation targeting trans athletes.
www.spotlightpa.org
May 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
SpotlightPA [7 May 25] -- Penn Senate approves trans sports ban 32-18 with 5 Dems voting with all 27 Reps. Bill is unlikely to get a vote in the state's Dem-controlled House of Representatives. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
Are you a college student planning to vote in the May 19 primary election?
SpotlightPA put together a guide on all you need to know about voting as a student!
Check it out: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-primary-election-may-2026-college-student-voting-guide-elections/
SpotlightPA put together a guide on all you need to know about voting as a student!
Check it out: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-primary-election-may-2026-college-student-voting-guide-elections/
April 20, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Are you a college student planning to vote in the May 19 primary election?
SpotlightPA put together a guide on all you need to know about voting as a student!
Check it out: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-primary-election-may-2026-college-student-voting-guide-elections/
SpotlightPA put together a guide on all you need to know about voting as a student!
Check it out: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-primary-election-may-2026-college-student-voting-guide-elections/
As Shapiro pumps money into downballot Democrats, Republicans lean on Jeff Yass www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/09... via @SpotlightPA
September 28, 2026 at 11:56 AM
As Shapiro pumps money into downballot Democrats, Republicans lean on Jeff Yass www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/09... via @SpotlightPA
Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on public school funding, vouchers, and other education issues www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10... via @SpotlightPA
PA election: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on education
We examine Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Stacy Garrity’s views on public school funding, voucher programs, and more.
www.spotlightpa.org
October 2, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on public school funding, vouchers, and other education issues www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10... via @SpotlightPA
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#Shapiro
#GovShapiro Failed again and the disabled.
#Pennsylvania
#SpotlightPA
#Shapiro
#GovShapiro Failed again and the disabled.
#Pennsylvania
#SpotlightPA
Fatal flaws exposed in PA's system of elder abuse investigations
A Philly woman’s tragic death highlights the failures of Pennsylvania’s elder abuse system, which is plagued by delays, secrecy, and government inaction.
www.spotlightpa.org
February 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/02...
#Shapiro
#GovShapiro Failed again and the disabled.
#Pennsylvania
#SpotlightPA
#Shapiro
#GovShapiro Failed again and the disabled.
#Pennsylvania
#SpotlightPA
Our democracy depends on ordinary Pennsylvanians overseeing our elections.
Run for judge of elections by getting in touch with your local county board of elections.
Still want to volunteer without running for office? Become a poll worker at vote.pa.gov/getinvolved.
Run for judge of elections by getting in touch with your local county board of elections.
Still want to volunteer without running for office? Become a poll worker at vote.pa.gov/getinvolved.
March 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Our democracy depends on ordinary Pennsylvanians overseeing our elections.
Run for judge of elections by getting in touch with your local county board of elections.
Still want to volunteer without running for office? Become a poll worker at vote.pa.gov/getinvolved.
Run for judge of elections by getting in touch with your local county board of elections.
Still want to volunteer without running for office? Become a poll worker at vote.pa.gov/getinvolved.
Oxfam, The Daily Kos, ACLU, Wikipedia, SpotlightPA top my list
I finally got around to doing my charitable donations:
I gave to higher education, a legal nonprofit and to community radio as I think we will need all three in the next four years. Tag! You're it. Your turn.
I gave to higher education, a legal nonprofit and to community radio as I think we will need all three in the next four years. Tag! You're it. Your turn.
a man in a suit and tie is saying tag , you 're it
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying tag , you 're it
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December 29, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Oxfam, The Daily Kos, ACLU, Wikipedia, SpotlightPA top my list
You love news and have a few bucks extra to give away before midnight?
Here are some great orgs that I give to:
1) SpotlightPA -- spotlightpa.donorsupport.co/page/donate-...
Here are some great orgs that I give to:
1) SpotlightPA -- spotlightpa.donorsupport.co/page/donate-...
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December 31, 2025 at 10:32 PM
You love news and have a few bucks extra to give away before midnight?
Here are some great orgs that I give to:
1) SpotlightPA -- spotlightpa.donorsupport.co/page/donate-...
Here are some great orgs that I give to:
1) SpotlightPA -- spotlightpa.donorsupport.co/page/donate-...
Pennsylvania stopped collecting and analyzing information on why older adults in the state die during open abuse and neglect investigations, according to records obtained by SpotlightPA.
PA stops analyzing cause of death in open elder abuse cases
Pennsylvania's Department of Aging stopped collecting data on elder deaths during active abuse investigations, shifting oversight to counties.
www.spotlightpa.org
April 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Pennsylvania stopped collecting and analyzing information on why older adults in the state die during open abuse and neglect investigations, according to records obtained by SpotlightPA.
One nonprofit alone spent more than $12,000 last year on sports tickets for Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Good-government advocates argue he is violating his own ban on taking gifts from interested businesses. (Via SpotlightPA)
Josh Shapiro gets tens of thousands dollars in gifted sports tickets
Good-government advocates argue Pennsylvania's governor is violating his own ban on taking gifts from interested businesses.
buff.ly
December 18, 2024 at 3:11 PM
One nonprofit alone spent more than $12,000 last year on sports tickets for Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Good-government advocates argue he is violating his own ban on taking gifts from interested businesses. (Via SpotlightPA)
The errors that have happened at a few counties in programming or administration are unrelated to all of the claims of a rigged election.
Errors happen, election fraud from musk zero evidence.
follow votebeat and spotlightpa.....yes been familiar with what has happened in those counties.
Errors happen, election fraud from musk zero evidence.
follow votebeat and spotlightpa.....yes been familiar with what has happened in those counties.
June 25, 2026 at 8:54 PM
The errors that have happened at a few counties in programming or administration are unrelated to all of the claims of a rigged election.
Errors happen, election fraud from musk zero evidence.
follow votebeat and spotlightpa.....yes been familiar with what has happened in those counties.
Errors happen, election fraud from musk zero evidence.
follow votebeat and spotlightpa.....yes been familiar with what has happened in those counties.