Presupuesto
Pa. House passes $32.7 billion state budget that requires no tax increase
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/06/pa_house_passes_327_billion_st.html#incart_river_index
Pa. House sends $32.7 billion plan to Senate
http://www.tribdem.com/news/local_news/pa-house-sends-billion-plan-to-senate/article_1e0da28e-74db-11e8-92fe-c7c7dfee40f3.html
Local Democrats, Republicans vote for $32.7B Pa. budget package
https://www.timesleader.com/news/708723/local-democrats-republicans-vote-for-32-7b-pa-budget-package
Funding’s up a bit for Pennsylvania’s public universities; will it ease tuition hikes?
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/06/fundings_up_for_pas_public_uni.html#incart_river_index
How big a slice of 2018-19 state budget pie is your school district going to get?
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/06/how_big_a_slice_of_2018-19_sta.html#incart_river_index
Legislatura
Airbnb opposes Pa. proposal to require homestay companies to share host data
http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13778294-74/airbnb-opposes-pa-proposal-to-require-homestay-companies-to-share-host-data
Committee approves bump stock ban and two other bills
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/06/legislation_passes_three_more.html#incart_river_index
Advocate fears for safety, welfare of victims after court blocks release of clergy sex abuse report
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/advocate_fears_for_safety_and.html#incart_river_index
Rep. Mark Rozzi disappointed by delay in church sex abuse report
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/rep-mark-rozzi-disappointed-by-delay-in-church-sex-abuse-report
House tees up competing proposals to change redistricting
http://www.timesonline.com/news/20180620/house-tees-up-competing-proposals-to-change-redistricting/1
Christiana’s veterans’ graves bills rolled into Senate legislation
http://www.timesonline.com/news/20180620/christianas-veterans-graves-bills-rolled-into-senate-legislation
Bartolotta’s domestic violence bill advances in House
http://www.timesonline.com/news/20180620/bartolottas-domestic-violence-bill-advances-in-house
Administración
Erie officials eye new tool to address eyesores
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180620/erie-officials-eye-new-tool-to-address-eyesores
Lifting licensing requirements for some Pennsylvania workers is long overdue
http://www.mcall.com/opinion/muschick/mc-opi-pa-should-reform-occupational-licensing-muschick-20180620-story.html
Empresas
Disney/Fox reach $71B deal, blowing away Comcast
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/comcast/takeover-battle-disneyfox-reach-71b-deal-stinging-comcast-20180620.html
Western Pennsylvania companies still waiting on tariff relief
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/pittsburgh-company-news/2018/06/20/Western-Pennsylvania-companies-still-waiting-on-tariff-relief-NLMK-CP-ATI-steel-Ross-Commerce/stories/201806200183
Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier, speaking in Philly, urges people to call out ‘untruth, misinformation, and just plain BS’
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/merck-ceo-kenneth-frazier-trump-charlottesville-nra-sessions-20180620.html
Employers struggling to fill summer jobs
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/employers-struggling-to-fill-summer-jobs-1.2352745
Kurlancheek’s eyes fresh start
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/kurlancheek-s-eyes-fresh-start-1.2352741
Reading bar wins fight with Liquor Control Board
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-bar-wins-fight-with-liquor-control-board&template=ourcityart
Grubhub expanding service in Reading
http://www.readingeagle.com/money/article/grubhub-expanding-service-in-reading
Delito/Castigo
Supreme Court delays release of grand jury report on church sex abuse
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/06/20/Pennsylvania-Supreme-Court-delays-release-grand-jury-report-church-sex-abuse/stories/201806200171
Tiroteo en Pittsburgh Este
Police shooting of unarmed youth in East Pittsburgh sparks outrage
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/06/20/Police-shooting-unarmed-boy-Antwon-Rose-East-Pittsburgh-sparks-outrage-woodland-hills/stories/201806200202
Hundreds of protesters converge on East Pittsburgh to protest teen’s shooting by police
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13783242-74/hundreds-of-protesters-converge-on-east-pittsburgh-to-protest-teens-shooting-by
Antwon Rose remembered as academic achiever, personable, charismatic
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13782063-74/antwon-rose-remembered-as-academic-achiever-personable-charismatic
Scene of the tragedy: The mayor’s justified tweet about police shooting
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/06/21/Scene-of-the-tragedy-The-mayor-s-justified-tweet-about-police-shooting/stories/201806210040
Peduto apologizes for tweets after East Pittsburgh police shot, killed teen
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13781906-74/peduto-apologizes-for-tweets-after-east-pittsburgh-police-shot-killed-teen
Officials: Newly sworn-in East Pittsburgh cop fatally shot unarmed teen
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13781399-74/officials-newly-sworn-in-east-pittsburgh-cop-fatally-shot-unarmed-teen
Educación
Judge’s order prevents Dallas teachers from striking again
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/judge-s-order-prevents-dallas-teachers-from-striking-again-1.2352685
Does Harrisburg value the ‘S’ in Pennsylvania STEM education? | Opinion
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/pennsylvania-education-stem-science-harrisburg-20180621.html
State investigating Old Forge school director
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/state-investigating-old-forge-school-director-1.2352771
Why are black students in some York County schools being suspended at higher rates?
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2018/06/20/black-students-suspended-high-rate-some-york-county-schools-discipline-racism-disparity-education/578496002/
Pa. lawmakers need to back this bill providing 100 percent fair school funding | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/06/pa_lawmakers_need_to_back_this.html#incart_river_index
The PIAA needs to fix its lopsided playoff system | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/06/the_piaa_needs_to_fix_its_lops.html#incart_river_index
Teachers sue over legality of dues
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/06/teachers-sue-over-legality-of-dues/
Students find benefits in unpaid internships
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/students-find-benefits-in-unpaid-internships-1.2352738
Elecciones/Política
Vice President Mike Pence endorses Scott Wagner for Pa. governor
http://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/13781411-74/vice-president-mike-pence-endorses-scott-wagner-for-pa-governor
Luzerne Democrats elect Pekarovsky new chairman
https://www.timesleader.com/news/708694/luzerne-democrats-elect-pekarovsky-new-chairman
Noticias locales
Meeting today for businesses affected by tornado
http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/meeting-today-for-businesses-affected-by-tornado-1.2352637
Non-profits pinched without Panera’s donations
https://www.timesleader.com/news/708715/non-profits-pinched-without-paneras-donations
Hanover Township to host Six County Firemen’s Convention starting Thursday
https://www.timesleader.com/news/708709/hanover-township-to-host-six-county-firemens-convention-starting-thursday
First-ever strawberry festival kicks off today in Wilkes-Barre
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/first-ever-strawberry-festival-kicks-off-today-in-wilkes-barre-1.2352688
Zoning hearing on addiction clinic canceled
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/zoning-hearing-on-addiction-clinic-canceled-1.2352687
Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce celebrates 150th anniversary
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/greater-scranton-chamber-of-commerce-celebrates-150th-anniversary-1.2352714
DA: Wallace, on paid leave, to receive no “preferential treatment” during investigation
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/da-wallace-on-paid-leave-to-receive-no-preferential-treatment-during-investigation-1.2352373
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter closes amid distemper outbreak
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/griffin-pond-animal-shelter-closes-amid-distemper-outbreak-1.2352620
Pittston Township faces lawsuit over roads
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/pittston-township-faces-lawsuit-over-roads-1.2352809
Marijuana growing facility proposed for New Kensington
http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13780943-74/marijuana-growing-facility-proposed-for-new-kensington
Springdale hires former Monroeville officer as police chief
http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13777775-74/springdale-hires-former-monroeville-officer-as-police-chief
Finley the potbellied pig is no longer welcome in Leechburg
http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13779848-74/finley-the-potbellied-pig-is-no-longer-welcome-in-leechburg
Berks Literacy Council gets $10,000 grant for workforce development
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-literacy-council-gets-10000-grant-for-workforce-development
Perry Township residents recall halcyon days before warehouses
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/perry-township-residents-recall-halcyon-days-before-warehouses
Reading Parking Authority member accuses City Council of taking potshots at its staff
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-parking-authority-member-accuses-city-council-of-taking-potshots-at-its-staff&template=ourcityart
Editorial: Appalling city planning situation needs swift attention
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-appalling-city-planning-situation-needs-swift-attention
Safety monitors keep watch in downtown Erie
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180621/safety-monitors-keep-watch-in-downtown-erie
4 companies apply to run medical marijuana businesses in Lancaster County
https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/companies-apply-to-run-medical-marijuana-businesses-in-lancaster-county/article_ca2c4f96-73de-11e8-91fe-ab3bdd47784f.html
Noticias nacionales
Maine AG wins in biggest test of ranked-choice voting in US
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20180620_ap_996d0ed935644415b29c88d4dfdc3837.html
Gas natural
Duke study: Fracking chemicals stimulate fat cell development
http://www.post-gazette.com/powersource/consumers-powersource/2018/06/20/duke-university-study-Fracking-chemicals-stimulate-fat-cell-development/stories/201806200207
Nueva Jersey
Legislation to protect New Jersey-Pennsylvania tax pact poised for vote
http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20180620/legislation-to-protect-new-jersey-pennsylvania-tax-pact-poised-for-vote/2
Filadelfia
After hazards were exposed, Philadelphia school district launches massive summer cleanup
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/philadelphia-school-district-asbestos-lead-paint-clean-up-toxic-city-20180621.html
After Trump-Kim summit, Philly-area family asking ‘What about my brother?’ could finally get an answer
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/north-korea-trump-remains-war-pow-mia-20180621.html
Philly white-collar union members ratify contract
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/philly-white-collar-union-members-ratify-contract-20180620.html
He survived Cambodia’s killing fields, only to be shot in West Philly by man with an AK-47
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/west-philly-beer-deli-owner-shot-gunman-ak47-cambodia-killing-fields-20180620.html
The opioid overdose crisis is hitting all of Philadelphia, new data show
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/addiction/the-opioid-overdose-crisis-is-hitting-all-of-philadelphia-new-data-show-20180620.html
Phillies fan injured by flying hot dog launched by Phanatic
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20180621_ap_ff48476e82fb455abb66b24f14ada05e.html
City Council to decide if construction impact tax is creative financing or just another Philly tax | Editorial
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/ten-year-tax-abatement-contruction-tax-affordable-housing-philadelphia-20180620.html
So who’s behind this black-owned firm tapped to find city’s missing millions? | Jenice Armstrong
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/jenice_armstrong/so-whos-behind-this-black-owned-firm-tapped-to-find-citys-missing-millions-jenice-armstrong-20180621.html
Pitt
Federal authorities round up 28 suspects on drug distribution charges in Pittsburgh’s West End
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/06/20/suspects-cocaine-distribution-charges-indictments-pittsburgh-FBI/stories/201806200129
Ten refugees take U.S. citizenship oath at World Refugee Day in Pittsburgh
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/06/20/World-Refugee-Day-Pittsburgh-ten-refugees-US-citizenship-oath/stories/201806200160
Refugee and immigrant event in Pittsburgh welcomes new citizens
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13782600-74/refugee-and-immigrant-event-in-pittsburgh-welcomes-new-citizens
Pittsburgh schools, state contest Propel’s plan to consolidate its schools
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/06/21/Propel-Pittsburgh-Public-Schools-charter-schools-board-vote-appeal-consolidate/stories/201806140023
Lyme disease rises dramatically among Pittsburgh area children, study says
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2018/06/20/Lyme-disease-on-upward-trend-among-children-study-says-pittsburgh/stories/201806200203
Construction of ‘cap’ over Pittsburgh Crosstown Expressway could start in December
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13782626-74/construction-of-cap-over-pittsburgh-crosstown-expressway-could-start-in-december
Noticias del Estado
Heavy rain causes havoc throughout region; Bethel Park declares state of emergency
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/06/20/Flash-flood-watch-issued-for-Western-Pa-counties/stories/201806200178
Flooding strands people on Cook Township roof, hits other parts of Westmoreland
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13782696-74/flooding-strands-people-on-cook-township-roof-hits-other-parts-of-westmoreland
‘Bike Montco’ initiative envisions 800 miles of new bike paths in suburbia
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/bike-montco-bike-paths-montgomery-county-20180620.html
Mon River lock and dam work gets $98 million
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/pittsburgh-company-news/2018/06/20/Corps-to-spend-98-million-on-Mon-River-locks-dams-Congress/stories/201806200201
Pro-dairy campaign roll-out includes 60 billboards, PSAs
http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13782212-74/pro-dairy-campaign-roll-out-includes-60-billboards-psas
In Bucks County, a decade-old bocce rivalry between officials, seniors ‘brings people together
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/bocce-bucks-county-rivalry-pete-palestina-senior-citizens-northhampton-20180620.html
Lyme disease in children surges in Western Pennsylvania
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13781517-74/lyme-disease-in-children-surges-in-western-pennsylvania
Veterans’ caregivers raise program concerns at VA town hall meeting
https://www.timesleader.com/news/708737/veterans-caregivers-raise-program-concerns-at-va-town-hall-meeting
PPL payment error affects about 40K customers
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/ppl-payment-error-affects-about-40k-customers-1.2352616
Public hearing on possible discrimination at Central Pa. golf course scheduled this week
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/public_hearing_on_possible_dis.html#incart_river_index
Grandview Golf Club hearing begins today: What we know
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/06/grandview-golf-club-hearing-begins-today-what-we-know.php
Lead poisoning home inspectors aren’t getting paid — and some fear children are at risk
http://www.transforminghealth.org/stories/2018/06/with-state-policy-change-lead-inspectors-arent-getting-paid.php?_ga=2.149895990.1656187366.1529496488-143648526.1525781970
Washington
Trump airs his grievances and demands more credit – for just about everything
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/trump-airs-his-grievances-and-demands-more-credit-for-just-about-everything-20180620.html
White House to propose merging Labor and Education into one agency
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/white-house-to-propose-merging-labor-and-education-into-one-agency-20180620.html
Hundreds gather for ‘Keep Families Together’ rally outside U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker’s office
https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/hundreds-gather-for-keep-families-together-rally-outside-u-s/article_40de34f2-74ec-11e8-bce0-5ff9b592b056.html