Trust makes the world go round

By Kimberly Palmiero

Time runs short for public to weigh in on state mining permit for edge of the Okefenokee Swamp

By Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder

Secrecy has dominated Shapiro’s transition to Pa. governor. It may be a sign of what’s to come

By Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

Biden preaches message of redeeming America’s soul during visit to Martin Luther King Jr.’s hometown church

By Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder

Tom Wolf’s time as Pennsylvania’s governor is coming to a close. How will he be remembered?

By Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA

Months after flooding, many in Kentucky still lack basic household supplies, building materials

By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern

As 2024 election looms, state legislatures consider voting changes

By Matt Vasilogambros, Michigan Advance

‘You’re treated like a criminal’: Wisconsin eyes fixes for emergency mental health system

By Erin McGroarty, Wisconsin Watch

State Supreme Court halts “cashless bail” measure in Illinois

By Marcella S. Kreiter

Enduring images of 2022

By Carmen Gentile

With grit, Buffalonians dig out

By Leigh Giangreco

A look back at Michiganders fight for abortion rights this year

By Allison R. Donahue, Michigan Advance

Historic Decision: Jan. 6 panel refers Trump for criminal charges, including inciting insurrection

By Jacob Fischler

Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Scott Perry and other Postindustrial lawmakers on text chain about efforts to overturn 2020 election

By John L. Micek, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Tennessee civic engagement groups grow programs for immigrant and Black organizers

By Holly McCall, Tennessee Lookout

Raphael Warnock wins U.S. Senate runoff, giving Democrats a 51-seat majority

By ROSS WILLIAMS, GEORGIA RECORDER

Is this land their land?

By Marcella S. Kreiter

Republican election losers in Michigan seek leadership roles in state party

By Jon King, Michigan Advance

Groundbreaking Pennsylvania lawmaker announces next act with LGBTQ business, policy group

By Frank Pizzoli, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

How Democrat Josh Shapiro won Pennsylvania’s 2022 election for governor

By Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

Saga of proposed mine at Okefenokee Swamp’s edge still mired in legal challenges, regulatory reviews

By Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder

Judges in Pa. can now dismiss charges against people ‘incompetent’ to stand trial, but flaws remain

By Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA and Brittany Hailer of the Pittsburgh Institute for Nonprofit Journalism

“We Need to Defend This Law”: Inside an Anti-Abortion Meeting With Tennessee’s GOP Lawmakers

By Kavitha Surana, ProPublica

Voters cite abortion, election integrity as reasons they cast ballots on Pa. Election Day 2022

By Spotlight PA Staff