Legislature
Pa. lawmaker proposing ‘Damar’s Law;’ would require AEDs at all school sporting events (wtae.com)
Damar Hamlin inspires new mandate for Pennsylvania schools (audacy.com)
Pa Lawmaker to Introduce “Damar’s Law,” Would Require AEDs at Sc – WENY News
Failed gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano plans to introduce a drag ban bill – LGBTQ Nation
Classifying drag performances as adult-oriented business | The Bucks County Herald
State senator proposes minimum wage increase – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Pa. bill would loosen rules on prescribing medical marijuana | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
PA Senate Introduces Tick-Managment Amendment | WESB B107.5-FM/1490-AM | WBRR 100.1 The Hero
Election-denying lawmakers hold key election oversight roles – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Free child ID kits under consideration in Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Lobbyist says she was harassed by current PA lawmaker · Spotlight PA
Lawmakers appeal ruling on legality of Krasner impeachment – Metro Philadelphia
State Rep. Kristin Marcell resigning from Council Rock school board (phillyburbs.com)
Pennsylvania legislature proposes legalizing sports betting – Pennsylvania News (localtoday.news)
No single person should have unchecked authority in Pennsylvania government (phillyburbs.com)
Constitutional amendments stalled with Pennsylvania House stalemate | WITF
To help child abuse survivors, Speaker Rozzi must play politics well (inquirer.com)
New state House Speaker Rozzi to bring listening tour to King’s College | News | citizensvoice.com
Pa. awards $200,000 for hemp-related proposals, unveils other grants opportunities – pennlive.com
opinion | SB 1 is dangerous, tell your local lawmakers to vote no (localtoday.news)
Business/Jobs
Report: Coal falls, gas climbs in Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild looking to hire 2,000 employees – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
BNY Mellon takes unusual step in overhauling its 401(k) plan | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pennsylvania gaming revenue hits another record high | Business | citizensvoice.com
Pennsylvania No. 2 state where milk is the ‘most expensive’: report – pennlive.com
COVID-19
Crime/Punishment
Delaware County to consider demolishing closed Lima juvenile detention center (delcotimes.com)
Education
Focus shifts to expanding Black male teacher pipeline | Local News | phillytrib.com
New start times, full-day kindergarten discussed at Lower Merion – Mainline Media News
Editorial: Schools should boost taxpayers, not fund balances (mainlinemedianews.com)
Auditor General: PA schools are hoarding cash, raising taxes (phillyburbs.com)
Penn State hasn’t paid for Proud Boys event security · Spotlight PA
This is how Neidig Elementary School is tackling its students’ pandemic learning loss (inquirer.com)
Elections/Politics
Republican Party infighting raises the question: How conservative is the GOP? : NPR
Election workers could see expanded protections as threats continue (19thnews.org)
Mudslinging taints Allegheny County Council race – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Central Bucks residents petition Bucks County Court to redo voter map (phillyburbs.com)
Clash among Berks County Republicans still unresolved (readingeagle.com)
Environment
Transportation
Electric vehicles take the spotlight at 2023 Philadelphia Auto Show | Local News | phillytrib.com
Gun Safety
‘Don’t be numb to this’: Battling despair over gun deaths | News | phillytrib.com
Philadelphia mayor’s race: What declaring gun violence an emergency would do (inquirer.com)
Health
These 9 viruses have pandemic potential, says WHO : Goats and Soda : NPR
Narcan training in West Deer aims to bolster awareness, knowledge of opioid overdoses | TribLIVE.com
Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives | News | standardspeaker.com
State News
Jalen Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title | WITF
Here’s what the Eagles had to say after winning NFC Championship | Sports | wfmz.com
PPL Electric customers seeing shocking bill increases (dailylocal.com)
Pittsburgh, Philadelphia among country’s most walkable cities | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Property tax and rent rebate applications now available – Daily Local
Pennsylvania continues to be hotbed for deer hunting in US [column] | Outdoors | lancasteronline.com
Next up for Gisele Fetterman: Firefighting, thrifting, and being ‘good at today’ (inquirer.com)
Spring-Ford senior selected for Senate Youth Program (pottsmerc.com)
Groundhog Day 2023: 9 bits of Punxsutawney Phil trivia – pennlive.com
National News
Remembering Tyre Nichols and his love for skateboarding : NPR
Distrust of police: Black parents, children have ‘the talk’ | News | phillytrib.com
The Half Moon Bay shooting was sparked by a $100 repair bill, prosecutor says : NPR
Israel Launched Drone Attack on Iranian Facility, Officials Say – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
An explosion at a Pakistan mosque leaves at least 28 dead : NPR
China wants a quick economic recovery, but may have to wait : NPR
Utah bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth : NPR
Thom Browne says his legal win over Adidas is one for smaller designers too : NPR
As pandemic tax credits fade, prepare for shrinking tax returns | TribLIVE.com
Local News
Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer Arrested for DUI – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
Harrisburg ‘Preservation Priorities 2023’ list announced (abc27.com)
Candidates apply for Arkoosh’s seat on Montgomery County Commissioners board (mainlinemedianews.com)
Extensive recruiting process yields new Chester County emergency services director – Daily Local
Harrisburg City Government Center closed due to burst pipe (abc27.com)
Museum for Art in Wood receives $10 million endowment and a new name (inquirer.com)
Issues, decisions loom for Luzerne County Council | Luzerne County | standardspeaker.com
Mild winter season means savings for communities; plow company adjusts | News | standardspeaker.com
Reading Pride Celebration launches LGBTQ+ Business Alliance (readingeagle.com)
Council Rock eyes $8.8M in capital projects for 2023-24 | The Bucks County Herald
Lower Makefield putting $10M in sewer sale trust to start | The Bucks County Herald
Pitt
Protesters gather in East Liberty, demanding ‘Justice for Tyre Nichols!’ – Pittsburgh Union Progress
Philly
Fans crowd Philly streets after Eagles win | Southeastern Pennsylvania | wfmz.com
Eagles fans in Philadelphia celebrate making Super Bowl with win over 49ers (inquirer.com)
FDR Park redevelopment discussion halted due to protests – WHYY