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Legislatura

Former Gov. Tom Ridge makes security case for saving nuclear plants
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/powersource/2019/04/08/nuclear-bill-Pennsylvania-Tom-Ridge-natural-gas-House/stories/201904080115

Supporters, critics have their say on $500 million rescue plan for Pennsylvania nuclear plants
https://www.philly.com/business/energy/pennsylvania-nuclear-rescue-bill-public-hearing-20190408.html

Supporters, opponents of nuclear bailout bill spar in Harrisburg
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20190409/supporters-opponents-of-nuclear-bailout-bill-spar-in-harrisburg

A victims’ bill of rights; voters are getting closer to putting it in the Pa. constitution
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/04/voters-closer-to-getting-the-chance-to-vote-on-putting-a-victims-bill-of-rights-in-pa-constitution.html

Bill to take guns out of the hands of those at risk of causing harm draws bipartisan support
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/04/bill-to-take-guns-out-of-the-hands-of-those-posed-to-cause-harm-has-bi-partisan-support.html

Pennsylvania gun violence activists set sights on new bill
https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-gun-violence-activists-set-sights-on-new-bill/

Hundreds rally in support of Killion gun bill
https://www.dailylocal.com/news/local/hundreds-rally-in-support-of-killion-gun-bill/article_908001b0-5a25-11e9-a4a6-b327088820be.html

Lawmakers, Wolf rally for Extreme Risk gun bill
https://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2019/04/lawmakers-wolf-rally-for-extreme-risk-gun-bill.php

Bills to combat child sexual abuse move ahead in Pa. legislature
https://www.philly.com/politics/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-bills-child-sexual-abuse-legislature-mark-rozzi-berks-county-20190408.html

Once again, lawmakers will try to reform PA’s sexual abuse laws
https://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2019/04/once-again-lawmakers-will-try-to-reform-pas-sexual-abuse-laws.php

Joint state House, Senate session planned to honor of Tree of Life victims
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/joint-state-house-senate-session-planned-to-honor-of-tree-of-life-victims/

Kosierowski takes oath of office, becomes 114th state House rep
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/kosierowski-takes-oath-of-office-becomes-114th-state-house-rep-1.2467737

Pa. license plate stickers: Legislator wants a two-in-one registration, inspection sticker
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2019/04/08/pa-registration-stickers-legislator-wants-bring-them-back-state-police/3399510002/

Higher education demographics focus of Senate committee hearing
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/higher-education-demographics-focus-of-senate-committee-hearing-1.2467636

House Bill 926 will help small businesses in Pennsylvania | PennLive letters
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/04/house-bill-926-will-help-small-businesses-in-pennsylvania-pennlive-letters.html

Time to raise PA’s minimum educator salary | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/04/time-to-raise-pas-minimum-educator-salary.html

Pa. lawmaker cited by report defends role as ‘copycat’ legislator
https://www.witf.org/news/2019/04/pa-lawmaker-cited-by-report-defends-role-as-copycat-legislator.php

Empresas

Norwin opposes Sheetz beer sales near North Huntingdon school
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/norwin-opposes-sheetz-beer-sales-near-school/

Redner’s takes steps beyond the warehouse concept
https://www.readingeagle.com/business-weekly/article/redners-takes-step-beyond-warehouse-concept

Can Berkshire Mall evolve and survive? Here are 3 ways other malls have transformed to attract business
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/whats-next-for-the-berkshire-mall

Delito/Castigo

Daniel Dougherty found guilty for third time in 1985 arson that killed two sons in Philly home
https://www.philly.com/news/daniel-dougherty-guilty-arson-trial-sons-oxford-circle-20190408.html

DOC: George Banks not a danger to Bill Cosby
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/doc-george-banks-not-a-danger-to-bill-cosby-1.2467730

Educación

Left in bathrooms, forgotten in purses — advocacy group tallies gun-related incidents in schools
https://www.philly.com/news/guns-schools-armed-teachers-giffords-report-20190408.html

Pennsylvania closes the Glen Mills Schools, pulling its license
https://www.philly.com/news/glen-mills-schools-license-closed-pa-abuse-investigation-dhs-20190408.html

Hempfield Area School District wants students to consider trade schools
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/hempfield-area-school-district-encouraging-trades/

‘We don’t want sick people in classrooms with our kids’
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/bop/2019/04/08/jan-klein-allegheny-schools-health-insurance-consortium-narrow-network-drugs/stories/201903210137

SPECIAL REPORT: Taxpayer-backed charter school experiment goes toxic in Easton
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/2019/04/special-report-taxpayer-backed-charter-school-experiment-goes-toxic-in-easton.html

New robotics program slated for Hempfield middle schools
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/new-robotics-program-slated-for-hempfield-middle-schools/

Friends’ Central star hits biggest shots to lead Virginia to its 1st national title
https://www.philly.com/college-sports/virginia-cavaliers-national-championship-ncaa-tournament-deandre-hunter-20190409.html

Felicity Huffman, 12 other parents to plead guilty in college scheme
https://www.philly.com/news/nation-world/felicity-huffman-and-twelve-other-parents-to-plead-guilty-in-college-scheme-20190408.html

Sanidad

AG Shapiro asks Supreme Court to allow extension of UPMC-Highmark agreement
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2019/04/08/Shapiro-UPMC-Highmark-consent-decrees-June-30-expiration/stories/201904080144

Shapiro appeals UPMC ruling to state’s highest court
https://triblive.com/local/regional/shapiro-appeals-upmc-ruling-to-states-highest-court/

Excela leadership shakeup comes amid financial losses, worker outsourcing
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/excela-leadership-shakeup-comes-amid-financial-losses-worker-outsourcing/

Geisinger opens new clinic in Scranton to tackle addiction crisis
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/geisinger-opens-new-clinic-in-scranton-to-tackle-addiction-crisis-1.2467644

Noticias locales

Facade improvement grant deadline extended in Wilkes-Barre
https://www.timesleader.com/news/739625/facade-improvement-grant-deadline-extended-in-wilkes-barre

Prospective buyer of Hanover Township property seeking forgiveness of back taxes
https://www.timesleader.com/news/739634/prospective-buyer-of-hanover-township-property-seeking-forgiveness-of-back-taxes

State AG’s office requests records from Wyoming
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/state-ag-s-office-requests-records-from-wyoming-1.2467743

Scranton Council debates renovating City Hall versus purchasing PenFed building
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-council-debates-renovating-city-hall-versus-purchasing-penfed-building-1.2467727

Scranton striving for complete count in 2020 Census
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-striving-for-complete-count-in-2020-census-1.2467820

Iconic Moosic diner to be moved, new Italian food spot going in its place
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/iconic-moosic-diner-to-be-moved-new-italian-food-spot-going-in-its-place-1.2467881

Get value for parking at Nay Aug
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/get-value-for-parking-at-nay-aug-1.2467666

Hazleton residents’ credit card bills went up in 2018, study says
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/hazleton-residents-credit-card-bills-went-up-in-2018-study-says-1.2467705

Cusat seeks another term as mayor
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/cusat-seeks-another-term-as-mayor-1.2467640

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley to announce nearly $1 million in donations for new shelter
https://www.post-gazette.com/pets/2019/04/08/Animal-Protectors-Allegheny-Valley-shelter-rescue-pit-bull/stories/201904090039

Reading mayor says he doesn’t feel welcome at council meetings
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-mayor-says-he-doesnt-feel-welcome-at-council-meetings

Exeter’s new police chief stresses integrity, engagement as he’s sworn in
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/exeters-new-police-chief-stresses-integrity-engagement-as-hes-sworn-in

Former Allentown Controller Mary Ellen Koval to be sentenced today
https://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-nws-allentown-mary-ellen-koval-sentencing-preview-20190409-oxautv67fng2bpbuzek3ic2fn4-story.html

South Bethlehem lands $1 million investment in affordable housing
https://www.mcall.com/news/local/bethlehem/mc-nws-south-bethlehem-affordable-housing-20190408-4x6q3gcyerhb5hpt7fywmq4zuu-story.html

Gas natural

Plans underway for new gas well pad in Upper Burrell
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/plans-underway-for-new-gas-well-pad-in-upper-burrell/

Nueva Jersey

Atlantic City casinos see profits tumble in 2018 after two shuttered gambling halls reopened
https://www.philly.com/wires/ap/profits-down-expanded-atlantic-city-casino-market-20190408.html

Filadelfia

Philly City Council members pledge support for workers at hearing on ‘poverty wages’ in parking industry
https://www.philly.com/news/parking-philadelphia-minimum-wage-parkway-corp-city-council-20190408.html

Historical Society of Pennsylvania lays off 30 percent of its staff
https://www.philly.com/arts/historical-society-pennsylvania-philadelphia-layoffs-atwater-kent-20190408.html

These reform groups helped elect DA Larry Krasner. Now they want to swing Philly’s judicial elections.
https://www.philly.com/news/philly-judicial-accountability-table-elections-common-pleas-court-criminal-justice-reform-20190409.html

Sixers hire first female coach: Lindsey Harding
https://www.philly.com/sixers/sihttps://www.philly.com/business/hahnemann-turnaround-closure-california-banker-joel-freedman-20190408.html

Sixers hire first female coach: Lindsey Harding
https://www.philly.com/sixers/sixers-coach-lindsey-harding-elton-brand-20190409.html

America Beverage Association targets Mayor Jim Kenney’s beverage tax in new television ad
https://www.philly.com/news/philly-mayor-jim-kenney-soda-tax-primary-american-beverage-association-20190408.html

SEPTA train hits car that went around lowered gates, critically injuring driver
https://www.philly.com/news/pennsylvania/septa-crash-car-train-upper-darby-media-elwyn-line-20190408.html

In Philadelphia’s Harrowgate section, diverse food scene emerges, with coffee, beer, bakeries, and more
https://www.philly.com/food/harrowgate-ca-phe-vietnamese-coffee-sacred-vice-brewing-fishtown-ferments-maken-20190409.html

Inequity in black women-owned businesses still exists | Opinion
https://www.philly.com/opinion/commentary/black-women-owned-businesses-philadelphia-20190409.html

There’s a way to stem the increase in HIV infections | Editorial
https://www.philly.com/opinion/editorials/syringe-exchange-hiv-hep-c-prep-law-20190409.html

How a national library endowment could help Philadelphia | Opinion
https://www.philly.com/opinion/commentary/library-funding-free-library-of-philadelphia-20190408.html

Earned income tax credit could be right for Philadelphians | Opinion
https://www.philly.com/opinion/commentary/earned-income-tax-credit-joe-torsella-pennsylvania-20190408.html

Pitt

Carlow University inks deal for new development on Fifth Avenue in Oakland
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2019/04/08/Carlow-University-Elmhurst-Group-Oakland-Fifth-Avenue-develop/stories/201904080121

Loan program that benefits women, minority entrepreneurs may become permanent
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/loan-program-that-benefits-women-minority-entrepreneurs-may-become-permanent/

Bernie Sanders schedules rally Sunday in Oakland
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2019/04/08/Bernie-Sanders-rally-in-Oakland-Sunday-presidential-election-2020-pittsburgh-democratic/stories/201904080070

Bernie Sanders plans presidential campaign rally in Pittsburgh
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/bernie-sanders-plans-presidential-campaign-rally-in-pittsburgh-sunday/

Hip-hop community will gather Wednesday to remember Antwon Rose II
https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2019/04/08/Hip-hop-community-Antwon-Rose-II-Jasiri-X-Ace-Hotel-Sa-Rock-Hardo/stories/201904080076

Antwon Rose family to receive proceeds from East Liberty concert
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/antwon-rose-family-to-receive-proceeds-from-east-liberty-concert/

Penguins bring big screen back … but move it
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2019/04/08/Penguins-bring-big-screen-back-but-move-it/stories/201904080067

Take note, Pittsburgh: A new and practical way to curb gun violence
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/04/09/Toledo-Pittsburgh-gun-control-legislation-shooting-crime-Wade-Kapszukiewicz-Bill-Peduto/stories/201904090042

Pittsburgh ranks second in nation for high number of Target stores
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/pittsburgh-ranks-second-in-nation-for-high-number-of-target-stores/

Noticias del Estado

N.J., Pa. towns mark ‘Local Government Week’ by explaining their ‘untold’ roles to residents, lawmakers
https://www.philly.com/news/local-government-week-new-jersey-municipal-pennsylvania-nj-20190409.html

A century-old Chester County mushroom farm uses modern, eco-friendly tech, but risks abound
https://www.philly.com/news/pennsylvania/marlboro-mushrooms-solar-power-chester-20190408.html

Bucks man sues local cops, charging beating, ‘unreasonable’ arrest after seizure
https://www.philly.com/news/pennsylvania/david-niedrist-levittown-lawsuit-seizure-police-bucks-county-20190409.html

Capitol Roundup: Wolf says Pa. can lead nation with probation, parole reforms
https://www.timesleader.com/news/739581/capitol-roundup-wolf-says-pa-can-lead-nation-with-probation-parole-reforms

Watershed association seeks donations for Kiski River trout stockings
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/watershed-association-seeks-donations-for-kiski-river-trout-stockings/

Two PUC hearings scheduled locally on proposed 14 percent Peoples Gas hike
https://triblive.com/local/regional/two-puc-hearings-scheduled-locally-on-proposed-14-percent-peoples-gas-hike/

Air monitor calibration issue triggers false ‘unhealthy’ warning for region
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/air-monitor-calibration-issue-triggers-false-unhealthy-warning-for-region-1.2467744

Spotted lanternfly hatching season looms in Berks, 13 other PA counties
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/spotted-lanternfly-hatching-season-looms-in-berks-13-other-pa-counties

Transporte

Gasoline prices in Western Pennsylvania rise 11 cents as refineries switch to summer blend
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2019/04/08/gasoline-AAA-up-11-cents-Western-Pennsylvania-summer-blend/stories/201904080124

Bridge, slide repairs top $200M in road work this construction season
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/bridge-slide-repairs-top-200m-in-road-work-this-construction-season/

Stretch of West Shore Bypass still in the dark
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/stretch-of-west-shore-bypass-still-in-the-dark/1https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/penndot-works-to-fix-faulty-temporary-traffic-signal-in-frazer/

Washington

Trump aide Stephen Miller ‘to clean house’ as immigration policy hardens, ex-official says
https://www.philly.com/politics/nation/president-donald-trump-immigration-border-policies-kirstjen-nielsen-stephen-miller-20190409.html

The Trump administration cancels the MLB/Cuba deal
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/world/2019/04/08/Trump-administration-cancels-MLB-deal-Cuban-baseball-players-sign-league/stories/201904080157

The born-alive abortion survivors protection act deserves a vote | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/04/the-born-alive-abortion-survivors-protection-act-deserves-a-vote.html

Top Senate Dem visits Horsham to tout PFAS chemical bill
https://www.theintell.com/news/20190408/top-senate-dem-visits-horsham-to-tout-pfas-chemical-bill