Spotlight PA, an independent news organization in partnership with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Philadelphia Inquirer and PennLive/Patriot-News, announced its major beats and the journalists that will cover them today.
Spotlight PA’s team of investigative reporters will cover the state government and statewide issues on a wide range of topics. The stated goal of the organization is: “to tell stories no one else is telling, to be a catalyst for discussion and engagement, and to drive change.”
The following are the main beat categories, their area of coverage and the team members for Spotlight PA. The information is given so readers will have an opportunity to see what the team is covering and how to contact them. Readers can reach out to the reporters directly, or check out more secure ways of contacting the newsroom.
Criminal Justice
Attorney General’s Office, State Police, Capitol Police, corrections, national guard/military and veteran affairs
Angela Couloumbis | acouloumbis@spotlightpa.org | @AngelasInk | 717-350-3339
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The Capitol
Governor, Legislature, campaign finance, revenue, Department of State, Department of General Services
Liz Navratil | lnavratil@spotlightpa.org | @LizNavratil | 412-807-8092
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Health & Human Rights
Health, mental health, housing, aging, drugs and alcohol
Aneri Pattani | apattani@spotlightpa.org | @aneripattani | 267-908-0597
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Consumers, Cars & Courts
Judiciary, inspector general, professional licensing boards, transportation, Turnpike Commission
Sara Simon | ssimon@spotlightpa.org | @sarambsimon | 717-743-4956
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Environment & Labor
Environment, natural resources, labor, industry, Public Utility Commission
Rebecca Moss | rmoss@spotlightpa.org | @RebeccaKMoss | 505-603-1143
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Tracking the Money
Community and economic development, auditor general, insurance, banking, securities, Commonwealth Finance Authority
Charlotte Keith | ckeith@spotlightpa.org | @char_keith | 717-836-6560
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Human Services & Education
Human services, education, Higher Education Assistance Agency, Liquor Control Board, Gaming Control Board
Daniel Simmons-Ritchie | dsimmons-ritchie@spotlightpa.org | @Daniel_SR | 541-808-7595
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First Published: September 5, 2019, 3:31 p.m.
