Democrat Josh Shapiro raised $25.4 million between early June and late September, while Republican Doug Mastriano received just $3.1 million during the same time period.
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Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on crime, justice issues
The top candidates for Pennsylvania governor have different stances on increasing opportunities for parole, the use of cash bail, and more.
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How to apply for a Pennsylvania property tax rebate or rent rebate
Learn how to take advantage of Pennsylvania’s property tax rebate and rent rebate program, and a special one-time bonus approved this year.
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Pa. election 2022: There will be no constitutional amendments on the Nov. 8 ballot, but big ones are looming
Voters could face at least six proposed referendums in spring 2023, including one that could pave the way to banning abortion access.
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Looming election jolts Harrisburg into action as Pa. lawmakers pass a flurry of bills, cash in on fundraisers
The GOP-led legislature moved five bills authored by the party’s gubernatorial candidate, forcing Democrats to choose between policies they might support and bolstering Doug Mastriano’s record.
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Pa. election 2022: How to serve as a poll worker on Nov. 8
With the 2022 Pennsylvania election less than two months away, the state is recruiting people to set up polling places, assist voters, and more on Election Day.
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Pa. election 2022: A basic guide to vetting candidates for U.S. Senate, governor, and more
Want to learn more about Pennsylvania’s 2022 election candidates? Learn how to research who is on your ballot, their stances, and who is funding their campaigns.
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These Pa. voters haven’t missed a single November election for at least 50 years
Ahead of Pennsylvania’s 2022 election, Spotlight PA spoke to members of the state’s Voter Hall of Fame — people who haven’t missed a single November contest for 50 consecutive cycles.
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A complete guide to Spotlight PA’s investigations of Pennsylvania’s flawed medical marijuana program
State lawmakers approved a one-time bonus to this year’s rebates but repeatedly failed to address a deeper problem: the program’s steady decline.
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Thousands of older Pennsylvanians at risk of losing property tax rebates because of legislative inaction
State lawmakers approved a one-time bonus to this year’s rebates but repeatedly failed to address a deeper problem: the program’s steady decline.
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An attempt to deter more student high-rises in State College raises larger debate about the future of downtown
A proposed zoning change has forced officials and the community to grapple with competing visions of an ideal downtown versus what the market would support.
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Skill games company woos Pa. lawmakers with trips to wild Wyoming rodeo
In the ongoing war of cash and influence between skill game operators and casinos, state lawmakers and their campaign coffers are benefitting handsomely.
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Efforts to ban, restrict LGBTQ curriculum in Pa. schools hinge on who becomes the next governor
Educators fear a Florida-like proposed ban on elementary school instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation will teach children that being part of the LGBTQ community is wrong.
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Pa. law protects workers who are approved for medical marijuana — but once they use it, it’s a different story
Fired workers and frustrated employers are facing off in court battles over Pennsylvania’s vague safeguards for marijuana patients, and those on both sides are asking for a legislative fix.
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Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on LGBTQ rights
The top two candidates for Pennsylvania governor have extremely different views on LGBTQ discrimination protections, inclusive curriculum, and same-sex marriage.