What has been local opposition could become statewide if state Rep. Scott Conklin’s fellow House members sign onto the ...

Why would the governor undercut his own work by advocating for the closure of one of the best re-entry programs in the state?

HARRISBURG — Closing two state prisons has emerged as a way for Pennsylvania to save money and take a step closer to a balanced budget, as lawmakers contend with competing funding priorities and ...

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration has delayed making a final decision on the closures as the plan faces pushback.

Shapiro based his savings estimate on recommendations from a state Department of Corrections (DOC) steering committee, which issued a report early this year on ways to save money and reduce ...

A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing legislation to prohibit state and local contracts with private prison facilities and ...

State Government Shapiro says prison closures will save $100M, but critics want Pa. to explore alternatives Elena Eisenstadt For Spotlight PA Jun 24, 2025 0 1 of 2 ...

A Centre County lawmaker is introducing a state House resolution calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration not to close ...

All state employees under a governor's jurisdiction are typically expected to report to work and be paid as scheduled during ...

Closing two state prisons has emerged as a way for Pennsylvania to save money and take a step closer to a balanced budget, as lawmakers contend with competing funding priorities and a structural ...