@char_keith

Reporter @spotlightPA, a collaborative newsroom doing investigative journalism for Pennsylvania | Get in touch: [email protected] | From London via Buffalo

 Harrisburg, PA
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Joined August 2013
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⬇️ Chris Rabb's campaign manager
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Food deserts are places where it's harder to access healthy, nutritious food. There are over 6,500 food deserts in the U.S.

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ICYMI: @KateHuangpu13 ran down two big pieces of the Pa. state budget, including a new tax credit for child care and a one off extra property relief payment for seniors and people with disabilities. spotlightpa.org/news/2022/07…

How to claim PA's new 2022 child tax credit

People in Pennsylvania who care for two or more dependents can claim up to $6,000 in child care expenses under new tax credit starting in January 2023.

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Gary Harki@GaryHarki24 Feb 2022
When Pennsylvania State Police kill someone, the agency investigates itself. A citizens advisory commission set up by @TomWolfPA after the killing of George Floyd wants to change that. But PSP is pushing back, claiming state law needs to be changed. spotlightpa.org/news/2022/02…

Pennsylvania State Police push back on panel recommendation requiring independent investigations...

While the State Police agreed to make changes or consider policy revisions based on a state oversight committee’s recommendations, they did not give up the ability to investigate their own.

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Most Pa. schools haven’t opted to take part in the state’s free COVID testing program — one school nurse says “in theory it would be good” but they just don’t have enough staff. Via ⁦@Jamie_Martines⁩ spotlightpa.org/news/2022/02…

As virus surged, few Pa. schools signed up for free COVID-19 testing

Despite spikes in coronavirus infections and low child vaccination rates, schools across Pennsylvania have been slow to enroll in a free testing program offered by the state health department.

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Colin Deppen@colin_deppen15 Feb 2022
.⁦@edmahonreporter⁩ on Pa. courts forcing a dangerous dilemma on people with opioid use disorder: stop taking legally prescribed, lifesaving meds or go to jail. A must-read: spotlightpa.org/news/2022/02…

Justice Department finds Pa. courts discriminated against people with opioid use disorder

A letter from the Department of Justice could have widespread ramifications for Pennsylvanians who are under a court’s supervision and use doctor-prescribed medications to treat opioid use disorder.

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Angela Couloumbis@AngelasInk11 Jan 2022
Does the public have a right to know how their elected officials are spending taxpayer dollars? In Pa., the legislature continues an alarming trend of picking and choosing when it reveals that info when it comes to hiring lawyers. The latest w/@samjanesch: spotlightpa.org/news/2022/01…

Pa. legislature’s redacted legal bills flout court ruling, leave taxpayers guessing

As lawmakers shielded details of their legal spending last year, they spent an additional $35,000 in taxpayer money to fight efforts to make the information public.

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Philadelphia's rent relief program has been hailed as a national model. It's speedy + offers real protection for tenants. Now it's running out of money and the mechanisms in place to send the city more funds aren't happening fast enough.
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Philadelphia set to run out of rental relief money in two weeks as it waits for federal funds, via @char_keith and @MichaelleBond spotlightpa.org/news/2021/09…

Philadelphia set to run out of rental relief money in two weeks as it waits for federal funds

Even with another $35 million on the way, the city needs another $276 million to cover the pipeline of existing applications.

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After investigation by @angelasink @BEBumsted @samjanesch, Pa. Senate puts expense records online for first time. Among July costs: "a $267 chair for a senator’s office and $496 on a technology contract for “monitoring the Dark Web.”" spotlightpa.org/news/2021/09…

For the first time, Pa. Senate gives public online access to spending records

Though a win for taxpayers, the information provided online is not searchable or easy to analyze.

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NEW: From Reporter @RyanDeto, of our partners at @PghCityPaper: Allegheny County extended its local eviction moratorium, and data shows it’s necessary penncapital-star.com/covid-1… #PaPolitics

Allegheny County extended its local eviction moratorium, and data shows it’s necessary • Pennsylv...

Advocates say the extension is not only humane, it's also smart policy.

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Pa. patients swear by cannabis as a tool to fight opioid addiction. The research still isn’t there, via @edmahonreporter spotlightpa.org/news/2021/08…

Pa. patients swear by cannabis as a tool to fight opioid addiction. The research still isn’t there.

Pennsylvania approved opioid use disorder as a condition that qualifies a person for medical marijuana in 2018, but experts are still conflicted about its use as an addiction treatment.

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TODAY! Join @char_keith at 5 p.m. to discuss the new, targeted federal eviction ban and Pa.'s rent relief program: inquirer.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
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Replying to @SpotlightPA @char_keith
Update: Additional relief arrived late Tuesday in the form of a new federal eviction ban that currently covers 29 Pennsylvania counties: spotlightpa.org/news/2021/08…

High court gives Pa. county OK to delay eviction cases while tenants wait for rental relief

Advocates hope the ruling will prompt other counties to issue similar orders, guaranteeing that tenants won’t lose their homes while waiting for help.

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Michaelle Bond@MichaelleBond3 Aug 2021
The Pa. Supreme Court is allowing Bucks County to delay eviction cases for up to 60 days if tenants have applied for rental assistance. The decision opens the door for other county courts to do the same if they wish. From @char_keith inquirer.com/economy/spl/pa-…

High court gives Bucks County OK to delay eviction cases while tenants wait for rental relief

Advocates hope the ruling will prompt other counties to issue similar orders, guaranteeing that tenants won’t lose their homes while waiting for help.

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👇👇👇a must-read from @aneripattani and @edmahonreporter showing how Pa's system for overseeing treatment facilities is fundamentally flawed.
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Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians struggle with addiction, but the state does not make available some of the most troubling details about facilities meant to help them. Read our @Spotlight PA special investigation with @KHNews: spotlightpa.org/news/2021/04…

Addiction treatment providers in Pennsylvania face little state scrutiny despite harm to clients

A Spotlight PA/KHN investigation shows the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs uses an inherently flawed oversight system that does little to ensure high-quality or effective care.

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The Pennsylvania legislature has enormous state and national importance, and @SpotlightPA is hiring a reporter to help hold our officials accountable. Join our dedicated, caring team. Learn more: spotlightpa.org/about/jobs @NAHJ @NABJ @aaja @najournalists @nlgja @IBWellsSociety

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Spotlight PA is building an inclusive team of journalists who bring unique skills, perspectives and experiences so that our journalism reflects the state’s many different communities and the issues...

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We're hiring!! @SpotlightPA is looking for a Capitol Reporter to help cover Pennsylvania's legislation, i.e. writing dailies on hearings, bills, and press conferences. We're looking for someone with 3-5 years experience and salary is $60-70k. spotlightpa.org/about/jobs

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Spotlight PA is building an inclusive team of journalists who bring unique skills, perspectives and experiences so that our journalism reflects the state’s many different communities and the issues...

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Come for the update on (another) long-shot attempt to eliminate Pa. lawmakers' perks; stay for the amazing reader comments included in this brilliant story from @AngelasInk spotlightpa.org/news/2021/03…

Ban on meal, lodging payments for Pa. lawmakers introduced as constituents sound off in anger

The bill has just four co-sponsors, a reflection of how difficult it is to garner support in Harrisburg for measures that pare back government perks.

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$145M in grants for small businesses in Pa.'s struggling hospitality industry is on the way: here's what you need to know (spoiler: some key details depend on which county you're in) spotlightpa.org/news/2021/03…

A business owner’s guide to Pa.’s next wave of COVID-19 relief grants

The aid is targeted at businesses with fewer than 300 employees that have lost at least 25% of their sales as a result of the pandemic.

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This @AngelasInk story is crazy. Former state rep quietly pled guilty to felony, didn't tell constituents or colleagues. Public only found out months later. She stepped down but 5 yrs on, case is STILL mostly sealed. News orgs now asking for transparency. spotlightpa.org/news/2021/02…

Spotlight PA sues to unseal records in ex-Democratic state lawmaker’s embezzlement case

Three news organizations asked a federal court to unseal records related to the conviction of former state Rep. Leslie Acosta of Philadelphia, arguing there is a high burden for restricting that...

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