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July 20, 2026 | 7:31 AM

Pa.’s attorney general is defending the state’s Medicaid abortion ban in court. Is he required to?

By Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

July 20, 2026 | 7:27 AM

Pennsylvanians can use Medicaid to cover abortions — at least for now

By Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

June 12, 2026 | 7:47 AM

Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on abortion

Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, states have become the primary battlegrounds for fights over expanding or restricting access to abortion.

By Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

May 5, 2026 | 1:39 PM

Shapiro enters Pa. into legal battle to keep access to abortion pill by mail

By Kiley Koscinski, WESA

April 21, 2026 | 9:58 AM

Pennsylvania judges say blocking Medicaid for abortion violates state constitution

The case could still be appealed up to the state Supreme Court.

By Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA

December 3, 2025 | 6:32 PM

Federal judge orders Medicaid money released to Planned Parenthood in Pa., 21 other states and D.C., pending 1st Circuit appeal

Department of Health and Human Services “disappointed,” appeals.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

November 11, 2025 | 5:00 AM

The major cases awaiting decisions from Pa.’s highest courts

The state Supreme Court often has the final say on major policy decisions that affect virtually every Pennsylvanian.

By Kate Huangpu/Spotlight PA

October 21, 2025 | 5:00 AM

Why abortion is front and center in Democrats’ messaging on Pa. judicial retention

The issue has been top of mind for Democratic voters since Roe v. Wade fell, say advocates hoping to keep a Democratic majority on the Pa. Supreme Court.

By Kate Huangpu/Spotlight PA

September 22, 2025 | 4:48 PM

Thousands of anti-abortion advocates gather on Pa. Capitol steps for annual March for Life rally

By Jaxon White/WITF

August 6, 2025 | 5:00 AM

Messianic Jews, small but increasingly influential group among pro-Trump Christians, share beliefs at annual gathering at Messiah University

History professor says the group’s views are not aligned with the college’s.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

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