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June 10, 2026 | 8:31 AM

Lawmakers urge Pa. Senate to split up public, private high school school playoffs

House lawmakers are calling on the state Senate to pass legislation that would allow Pennsylvania’s high school athletics governing body to split up playoff competition for public and private schools.

By Emily Scolnick, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
April 9, 2026 | 7:55 AM

Pa. senators weigh consumer protections from cryptocurrency scams

By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
April 8, 2026 | 1:16 PM

Pa. election 2026: A guide to vetting primary candidates

The entire Pennsylvania House and half of the state Senate will be on the ballot in 2026. Learn more about how to research the candidates.
By Stephen Caruso, Spotlight PA

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March 30, 2026 | 4:28 PM

The primary races most likely to shape the Pennsylvania House and Senate

Spotlight PA talked to insiders, candidates, and more to build this list of the May primaries likeliest to shape the Pennsylvania House and Senate.
By Stephen Caruso, Spotlight PA
May 12, 2025 | 1:54 PM

Pa. state senator wants to incentivize investment in Pa. steel with new bill

By Tom Riese/ WESA
May 6, 2025 | 8:16 PM

Pa. Senate passes bill banning trans girls and women from school sports

Five Democrats joined all 27 Republicans to send the bill to the Pa. House. Both House Democratic leadership and Gov. Josh Shapiro opposes the bill.
By Jordan Wilkie/WITF
April 3, 2025 | 9:48 AM

Pa. Senate Democrats urge bipartisan support for housing as federal backing crumbles

By Tom Riese/ WESA
March 26, 2025 | 5:49 PM

Republican Josh Parsons concedes to Democrat James Malone in 36th Senate race

By Sarah Nicell/LNP | LancasterOnline
March 26, 2025 | 9:25 AM

Reactions to Democrat James Malone’s possible upset in 36th Senate race

By Jaxon White/LNP | LancasterOnline
March 26, 2025 | 9:05 AM

Democrat James Malone narrowly edges Republican Josh Parsons in 36th Senate race; some votes still to be counted

By Jaxon White/LNP | LancasterOnline
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