Pennsylvania Supreme Court

September 11, 2026 | 9:37 AM

Lifers ask Pa. Supreme Court to open pathway for resentencing after lawmakers fail to act

A previous ruling means people charged with second-degree murder no longer face mandatory life-without-parole sentences. That doesn’t apply to people already sentenced.

By Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA

September 8, 2026 | 9:10 AM

These cases could reshape the way Pa. treats users who are accused of supplying drugs in fatal overdoses

Pennsylvania is known as a national leader for charging people who supply drugs used in fatal overdoses.

By Ed Mahon, Spotlight PA

August 18, 2026 | 8:10 AM

Some Pa. schools are cutting off charter students’ access to yellow buses after court ruling

Charters say it’s unfair to cut off their students’ access to school buses. Public districts say it’s about their budgets.

By Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

August 2, 2026 | 7:51 AM

Pa. Supreme Court rejects extension of stay in life without parole for second degree murder ruling

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied a request for another 120 day stay of a landmark ruling that found mandatory life sentences for second degree murder unconstitutional.

By Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

July 30, 2026 | 7:05 AM