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Gov. Shapiro wants a $2.5 million boost for a broken child death review program, but advocates are skeptical that it’s a real priority https://t.co/T82gwzRhTd

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New study finds that ballot curing helps more mail ballots get counted https://t.co/pvWMQ0q1J8

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When a child dies in Pa., a panel of local officials is supposed to review the circumstances of their death.

But Spotlight PA found that only about 1/2 of these deaths have been reviewed since 2020, according to the Department of Health. https://t.co/FsJ8jYVzaw

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Pennsylvania inspected 28 retail food establishments in Berks this week
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Half of child deaths left unreviewed in Pa. since 2020 as counties struggle with “unfunded mandate” https://t.co/T82gwzRhTd

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Pennsylvania inspected 28 retail food establishments in Berks this week
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GOP leaders, unions say they’re open to Gov. Shapiro's data center plan. But some environmental groups argue it’s too deferential to developers. https://t.co/PVQYqHJhKx

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Shapiro pitches data center incentives, not regulations, as budget deadline approaches https://t.co/PVQYqHJhKx

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Centre County restaurant inspections for week of May 18-24

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SEARCH: Explore restaurant inspections in your area with Spotlight PA's new tool

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Elder abuse agencies reject cases experts say they should investigate as state scales back oversight https://t.co/ReYglaWyZu

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A gap in Pennsylvania law has put fire companies and county treasurers at odds over online raffles. They’re asking lawmakers for an update.

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ICE arrested and detained Erasmo Zavala, even though he had a pending protection from deportation for cooperating with law enforcement. https://t.co/w3uyO3a2k6

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Great PA News Quiz: Federal farm relief, debunked vaccine claims, and the World Cup roster

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Supporters of skill games tried — and failed — to defeat GOP senators who support aggressive taxation, which could embolden the effort. https://t.co/S6e1eXJSqA

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Legislature unlikely to act on skill games until the Pa. Supreme Court rules on their legality https://t.co/S6e1eXJSqA

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We’re live! Hear #BooklightPA author Tre Johnson talk about his essay collection on Black America's cultural impact. Join the conversation on YouTube: https://t.co/hTiBaEQOus

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Federal judge declines to stop Trump order to limit mail voting

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Spotlight PA, Centre Daily Times, and https://t.co/GNODp7IaWE filed a lawsuit in federal court arguing that the trustees’ bylaws violate the First Amendment.

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Today! Our #BooklightPA author @Tre_John_son talks about his book “Black Genius: Essays on an American Legacy.” Join the conversation. https://t.co/HoplIt4Sxj