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Spotlight PA · Nov 6, 2026 · 6:42 PM UTC

Pennsylvania may require lawyers, other court filers to verify AI-generated citations spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

PA courts weigh AI verification rules for filers

A committee that advises the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on AI is trying to keep “inaccurate, misleading, or fabricated information” out of filings.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 6, 2026 · 5:04 PM UTC

Just one Pennsylvania House races remains too close to call spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

Lancaster County 41st District race remains unresolved

The outcome of the 41st District race will not affect state House control — Democrats have already secured an at least 12-seat majority.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 6, 2026 · 4:12 PM UTC

Trump admin sues Penn State over its tuition offers for some immigrant students spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

Trump admin sues Penn State over immigrant tuition policy

Two dozen states once offered tuition breaks to students who illegally live in the U.S. But many have ended them following Trump administration lawsuits.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 6, 2026 · 1:30 PM UTC

Great PA News Quiz: How Pennsylvania voted, top public school names, and Philly’s new ‘abatement manager’ spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

PA News Quiz: How PA voted, Philly’s new ‘abatement manager’

In this quiz: Pennsylvanians weighed in on the governor, Congress, the state legislature, and ballot questions on Tuesday. How’d things turn out?

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Spotlight PA · Nov 5, 2026 · 4:06 PM UTC

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Foragers hunt for cooking oil replacement in Pa.’s forests spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

Could PA-made hickory nut oil replace imported oils?

Foragers and farmers see native-grown hickory nut oil as a sustainable alternative to environmentally harmful seed oil imports.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM UTC

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Democrats in the state House and Senate will have to navigate intraparty differences as they pursue long-standing priorities. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

PA Democrats say trifecta will bring wage, housing relief

Democrats in the PA House and Senate will also have to navigate intraparty differences as they pursue long-standing priorities.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 10:15 PM UTC

Reading School District expanded daily recess ahead of Pennsylvania's 2027 mandate. Here's how schools made room and what teachers are seeing. spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/1…

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 9:40 PM UTC

Shapiro, Democrats say new trifecta will deliver minimum wage increase, transit funding, and more spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

PA Democrats say trifecta will bring wage, housing relief

Democrats in the PA House and Senate will also have to navigate intraparty differences as they pursue long-standing priorities.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 1:00 PM UTC

Reading School District expanded daily recess ahead of Pennsylvania's 2027 mandate. Here's how schools made room and what teachers are seeing. spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/1…

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 5:26 AM UTC

NEW: Democrats say they’ve won the Pennsylvania House and Senate, handing Shapiro a powerful trifecta spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

Democrats flip PA Senate, giving Shapiro a powerful trifecta

Unofficial election results show Pennsylvania Democrats are on track to win both chambers of the PA legislature.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 5:20 AM UTC

Democrat Bob Harvie declares victory against Brian Fitzpatrick in Pa.’s 1st Congressional District spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

Bob Harvie says he’s won PA’s 1st Congressional District

Harvie says he defeated Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick to represent a district that covers all of Bucks County and a portion of Montgomery County.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 4:45 AM UTC

NEW: Democrats say they will maintain control of Pennsylvania House spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

Democrats flip PA Senate, giving Shapiro a powerful trifecta

Unofficial election results show Pennsylvania Democrats are on track to win both chambers of the PA legislature.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 3:53 AM UTC

Democrat Paige Cognetti defeats Rob Bresnahan in Pa.’s 8th Congressional District spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

Paige Cognetti wins PA’s 8th Congressional District

Cognetti defeated Republican Rob Bresnahan to represent a district that covers Lackawanna, Pike, and Wayne Counties.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 3:47 AM UTC

Democrat Janelle Stelson defeats Scott Perry in Pa.’s 10th Congressional District spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

Janelle Stelson wins PA’s 10th Congressional District

Stelson defeated Republican Scott Perry to represent a district that covers all of Dauphin County, as well as portions of Cumberland and York Counties.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 3:35 AM UTC

Democrat Bob Brooks defeats Ryan Mackenzie in Pa.’s 7th Congressional District spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

Bob Brooks wins PA’s 7th Congressional District

Brooks defeated Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie to represent a district that covers Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties, as well as all part of Monroe County.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 1:10 AM UTC

Get live results on the 2026 races for Pennsylvania governor, Congress, state legislature, and more: spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

2026 Pennsylvania election results

Starting at 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, get live results on 2026 races for PA governor, Congress, state legislature, and more.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 1:09 AM UTC

BREAKING: Democrat Josh Shapiro easily secures second term as Pennsylvania governor spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

Josh Shapiro wins second term as Pennsylvania governor

Shapiro easily defeated Republican Stacy Garrity, whose campaign was considered a long shot from the earliest days of the race.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 1:00 AM UTC

Polls in Pennsylvania are officially closed. Don’t forget: As long as you are in line to vote by 8 p.m., you are entitled to cast a ballot. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

PA Election Day 2026: Your voting FAQs answered

It's Election Day in Pennsylvania. Here's what to know about polling places, voting hours, mail ballots, and your rights before heading out.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 12:45 AM UTC

Polls in Pennsylvania close at 8 p.m. Here are resources and information to help you confidently cast your vote: spotlightpa.org/elections/

Official Pennsylvania Election Center 2026

Spotlight PA is here to help you navigate the Pennsylvania election process — from important voting deadlines to the different ways to cast a ballot.

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Spotlight PA · Nov 4, 2026 · 12:30 AM UTC

If you are voting by mail in Pa. today, remember that your county election board must receive your ballot by 8 p.m. tonight. Postmarks don’t count! spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

How to vote by mail in PA for the 2026 general election

Pennsylvania has universal mail voting. Get deadlines, rules, and drop-off options to vote by mail in the Nov. 3 general election.