Secrecy still pervades Pennsylvania state government, but Spotlight PA is fighting back Spotlight PAMarch 12, 2024 The one constant in Harrisburg no matter the dominant political party is a reflexive inclination to shield information from the public. News
How a proposed solar project prompted this rural Pa. township to face its mining past Spotlight PANovember 24, 2023 A Centre County township wrestles with a proposed solar farm on a site where runoff from past coal mining is polluting a watershed. EnergyWater
This rural township wants to make it easier for other places in Pa. to fight injection wells Spotlight PAOctober 23, 2023 Officials in Clara Township, Potter County, said they weren't notified about an injection well application in time. They want to change that. Energy
Safety, oversight concerns raised as Pa. lawmakers pursue billions for hydrogen hubs Spotlight PAJune 23, 2023 Some lawmakers and environmentalists fear the state isn’t prepared to take on oversight for capturing carbon and storing it deep underground. Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
Tom Wolf signs $2 billion tax package that encourages natural gas production in Pa. Spotlight PANovember 3, 2022 Despite the size of the package, lawmakers introduced and passed the bill in just a few hours with no public hearings. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPolitics
As the election approaches, Wolf and Pa. lawmakers look to push through massive tax incentives for natural gas Spotlight PAOctober 26, 2022 The package’s focus on fossil fuels — $80 million a year through 2045 for natural gas production — has raised alarm bells among environmental groups. Climate ChangeEnergy
Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on energy and the environment Spotlight PAOctober 7, 2022 Republican Doug Mastriano has called for deregulating the state’s fossil fuel industries. Democrat Josh Shapiro wants “responsible fracking.” Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
The Pennsylvania Wilds is known for quiet. Residents worry fighter jet training will disturb the silence. Spotlight PADecember 7, 2021 Jets would fly just 100 feet above the ground, sparking concern that tourism, wildlife and quality of life could be impacted. ConservationRecreationWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Move Ahead with Plastic Bag Bans as Pennsylvania’s Preemption Nears End Spotlight PAJuly 1, 2021 The Republican-controlled legislature did not renew a statewide preemption on single-use plastics, opening the door for cities and municipalities to institute their own bans. PoliticsPollution
A Pennsylvania County Went From Bust to Boom Times With Natural Gas. Now, It’s Nearly Broke. Spotlight PAMarch 8, 2021 Greene County raised taxes amid a pandemic and for the first time since 2010, despite receiving more than $37 million in gas impact fees. EconomyEnergy
