Legislature
Plans for COLA for PA pensioners announced by state senators Muth and Kane (dailylocal.com)
Rep. Donna Bullock calls on lawmakers to listen to Black PA residents (goerie.com)
New bill could require insurance to cover breast milk donations (abc27.com)
Pennsylvania lawmakers push for diaper funding, access (abc27.com)
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner mounts defense against impeachment effort | WITF
Coronavirus – COVID-19
Joe Biden said the COVID-19 pandemic is over, but the data says otherwise : NPR
Although Biden says COVID-19 is ‘over,’ some still have doubts | Local News | phillytrib.com
Business/Jobs
Hard Rock casino company is spending $100 million on raises for its employees : NPR
Black companies still need help recovering from pandemic | Business | phillytrib.com
Crime/Punishment
Corrections officer union says PA state prison staffing a crisis (goerie.com)
What you need to know about Pennsylvania’s Marijuana Pardon Project (dailylocal.com)
Berks County Jail System facing correctional officer shortage (readingeagle.com)
Judge sets trial date for accused Tree of Life gunman Robert Bowers | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Education
Pa. teacher shortage worsens as interest in teaching falls (abc27.com)
West Chester students learn from the experiences of others – Daily Local
Elections/Politics
Residents sue Chester County over ballot drop boxes – WHYY
Pennsylvania election offices challenged by surge of voting record requests | WITF
PA House Preview: North by Northwest (politicspa.com)
Josh Shapiro rallies with union workers ahead of ‘pivotal’ election | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Young people say they feel energized about 2022 Pa. election, but will they vote? – pennlive.com
Pa. Senate 2022: Mehmet Oz talked to drug users in Philadelphia (inquirer.com)
Luzerne County tackling mail ballot concerns | Times Leader
Gun Safety
As shootings continue unabated, they exact an emotional and economic toll | Editorial (inquirer.com)
Environment
East Coast struggles as climate alters weather, neighborhoods, ocean (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Transportation
PennDOT emphasizes importance of roundabouts as new ones spring up in Harrisburg – pennlive.com
Safety of roundabouts touted in new PennDOT study | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Health
Lack of Data Still Blunts US Response to Outbreaks – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
How to support a child’s mental health when they’re exposed to gun violence : NPR
Poconos provides options for vets seeking mental health help (poconorecord.com)
‘Out of control’ STD situation prompts national call for changes – pennlive.com
State News
Pennsylvania gets millions for drug addiction programs | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Changes needed to make a Pennsylvania hydrogen hub work | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
National News
Hurricane Fiona, Puerto Rico and the lessons from Hurricane Maria : NPR
Fiona dumps more rain on Puerto Rico; troops rescue hundreds – Daily Local
Fiona barrels toward Turks and Caicos as Category 3 hurricane | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
In Pictures: The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II : The Picture Show : NPR
U.S. will phase down HFCs, polluting compound found in ACs and refrigerators : NPR
Baltimore court overturns Adnan Syed’s prison sentence : NPR
Texas sheriff opens criminal investigation into DeSantis’ flight of migrants : NPR
Bill Clinton: ‘The world’s on fire,’ but teamwork can help | News | phillytrib.com
U.S. court awards millions to victims of Hezbollah rockets (inquirer.com)
At UN, leaders confront COVID’s impact on global education | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Local News
Reedman warehouse plan worries longtime Middletown residents (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Montgomery County commissioners, residents sound off about election security (mainlinemedianews.com)
Pitt
Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus fleet to go zero-emission by 2045 (nextpittsburgh.com)
Film explores climate, climbing and identity through eyes of former White House advisor (goerie.com)
Census snapshot shows Pittsburgh poverty has jumped 5% over past 2 years | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
Philly Mayor Jim Kenney’s chief of staff Jim Engler is resigning (inquirer.com)
Frank ‘Tick’ Coleman gets new honor with street renaming | Local News | phillytrib.com