Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on taxes, spending, skill games, and more

Oct 15, 2026 | Elections

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA | Oct. 8, 2026 HARRISBURG — This November, Pennsylvania voters will decide who should be the next governor of Pennsylvania — a position that plays a key role in setting budget priorities and deciding how the state spends billions in...

Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on ICE detention and other immigration issues

Oct 15, 2026 | ICE, Immigration

by Gabriela Martínez and Melissa Pérez-Carrillo of Spotlight PA | Oct. 13, 2026 HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s next governor will shape the commonwealth’s ongoing response to the Trump administration’s campaign of mass deportation, as well as a slew of other immigration...

The top takeaways from the only debate between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity

Oct 12, 2026 | Budget, Elections

by Stephen Caruso and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA | Oct. 7, 2026 HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s major party candidates for governor met in Harrisburg for the first and only debate of the 2026 election on Wednesday, staking out familiar positions on affordability issues,...

The 2026 races that could decide control of the Pennsylvania House and Senate

Sep 25, 2026 | Voting

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA | Sept. 22, 2026 HARRISBURG — Control of the Pennsylvania General Assembly is on the ballot in 2026, and a handful of seats will likely decide who has the power to help set policy in the Keystone State. Republicans have held the state...

The Pennsylvania Capital-Star’s Week in Focus: September 18, 2026

Sep 25, 2026 | Healthcare, Vaccinations

Produced By Natalie Bencivenga-September 17, 2026 4:44 pm The Week in Focus is a recap of our top stories, with a new video posting every Friday. Two more measles deaths are reported in the state. And A U.S. Supreme Court ruling gives Pennsylvania some much-needed...

Pa. election 2026: Your complete guide to the candidates for governor

Sep 15, 2026 | Elections

by Angela Couloumbis and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA | Sept. 14, 2026 HARRISBURG — The 2026 election for Pennsylvania governor is fast approaching. Voters will decide whether Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro should spend another four years as the state’s chief executive...

Food banks across Pennsylvania are struggling to keep up in the face of SNAP cuts, economic pain

Aug 28, 2026 | Inflation

Despite rising food insecurity, enrollment in the program fell from 1.96 million to 1.74 million in the last year in Pennsylvania. ByIan Karbal-August 24, 2026 4:00 am This year, a series of overlapping economic issues and federal policy changes have affected both the...