Legislature

Free school meals under consideration as state budget work set to resume | Cnhi Network | template2.cnhionline.com

State to consider free school meals | Don’t Miss This | sharonherald.com

Schwank visits Mt. Penn Fire Company to tour day room renovations (berksweekly.com)

School choice coalition pressures governor for support | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

The Pa. House has new Jewish, progressive caucuses | 90.5 WESA

Short on cash, but not demand, Pa. counties press for mental health funding hikes – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Budget Season Place Setter: Pa. collected $3.3B in taxes in May | Monday Morning Coffee – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Legislative roundup – Lower Bucks Times

Shapiro admin temporarily lists  Xylazine as a controlled substance | Five for the Weekend – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Shapiro in East Lansdowne in support of gun control bills (delcotimes.com)

Shapiro urges Senate GOP to take up gun-safety bills (audacy.com)

Gov. Shapiro pressures Senate Republicans to back gun reform bills – WHYY

Philly’s Share Food Program launches ambitious campaign to combat city’s hunger crisis | Local News | phillytrib.com

Business/Jobs

Amazingly, the U.S. job market continues to roar. Here are the 5 things to know | WITF

Money in digital payment apps such as Venmo, PayPal, may not be insured, watchdog warns | National | thecentersquare.com

Indoor pickleball club, grocery store, food hall and other businesses opening in central Pa. – pennlive.com

Pride becomes a minefield for big companies, but many continue their support – pennlive.com

Millions of U.S. Jobs Are at Risk From Climate Policy – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)

Crime/Punishment

67-year-old killed, toddler injured in Pa. crash: reports – pennlive.com

Central Pa. teen missing and now homeless: police – pennlive.com

Trooper shot, killed teen driver during illegal street racing gathering in Philly: police – pennlive.com

2 charged with cruelty that led to central Pa. pony requiring medical treatment – pennlive.com

Tacoma woman in custody after refusing tuberculosis treatment for over 14 months : NPR

Cumberland County man allegedly offered child candy to enter vehicle (abc27.com)

Gunfire reported at auto parts store in south Allentown | Lehigh Valley Regional News | wfmz.com

Ex-coworker gets life sentence in revenge killing at Wendy’s in Bensalem (phillyburbs.com)

Education

School choice coalition pressures governor for support | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

U.S. Senate votes to block student loan relief, White House will veto – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Chili supplied to school lunch programs recalled because it may be contaminated – pennlive.com

Pandemic Stimulus Aid May Not Be Doing Enough to Help Schools – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

PA school funding needs fix for Bucks County schools (phillyburbs.com)

Environment

State wildlife agencies focus on ‘hook and bullet’ work. Some see a new path – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Decarbonization ambitions ignite debate over mining, permitting – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Millions of U.S. Jobs Are at Risk From Climate Policy – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)

Gun Safety

Shapiro urges Senate GOP to take up gun-safety bills (audacy.com)

Press conference for gun violence prevention to take place in Harrisburg (abc27.com)

Health

Researchers say bring rural patients to urban doctors for better outcomes | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

‘Ozempic Butt’ is becoming a problem for some trying to lose weight with popular drug – pennlive.com

Osteopathic doctors fill primary care jobs in small towns : Shots – Health News : NPR

Protect your skin from summer sun damage by avoiding these sunscreen mistakes : Shots – Health News : NPR

State News

Governor Shapiro announces expansion of Keystone Early Learning Center (abc27.com)

Your guide to Pennsylvania’s 2023 budget · Spotlight PA

Pa. Gov Josh Shapiro, lawmakers race to approve state budget plan | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Budget Season Place Setter: Pa. collected $3.3B in taxes in May | Monday Morning Coffee – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Business openings; cancer drug shortage; beach rules: Good Morning, Pennsylvania – pennlive.com

Police testify about confronting gunman at Pittsburgh synagogue | WITF

New plan saves ‘for a rainy day’ in Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Pride in Philadelphia and beyond is a celebration for all. Here’s what’s happening across Pa. – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Making waves since 1985, Lake Erie’s sea map goes fully digital (abc27.com)

National News

Fight against DEI picks up steam nationwide | National | thecentersquare.com

Commercial and individual bankruptcies on the rise across U.S. | National | thecentersquare.com

Stitt joins other governors in sending troops to the southern border | Oklahoma | thecentersquare.com

Senate passes debt limit deal, sends it to Biden | National | thecentersquare.com

As India grieves train crash that killed 275, relatives wait for bodies of loved ones – pennlive.com

No survivors found after plane that flew over D.C. and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia – pennlive.com

Chris Christie, Mike Pence and Doug Burgum to Announce for 2024 This Week – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Takeaways From Nikki Haley’s CNN Town Hall – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

California Officials Investigating Flight of Migrants to Sacramento – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Sonic Boom Heard Across D.C. Area Was From Military Jets – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Dogs attacked more than 5,300 mail workers last year, the Postal Service says : NPR

Local News

Central Pa. community group prepares plans to tackle identity-based violence in their communities | WITF

Massive warehouse complex planned near major central Pa. roadways – pennlive.com

York County imposes 30 day burn ban (abc27.com)

Storm clean up underway across Midstate | ABC27

Bethlehem mural project brings the community together (mcall.com)

MOM-n-PA hosts annual two-day free dental clinic in Allentown area (mcall.com)

Alburtis railroad crossing one of most dangerous in Pa. (mcall.com)

Eat, Sip, Shop: Popular Catasauqua pub to open 2nd Lehigh Valley location | Eat, Sip, Shop | wfmz.com

DelVal’s Aging Infrastructure at in the Spotlight at Delco Chamber Event – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)

Towamencin to Continue Sewer Sale in Spite of ‘Home Rule’ Charter – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)

THC products seized from Lancaster stores: Top 5 most-read stories from May 30 – June 4 [In Case You Missed It] | Local News | lancasteronline.com

Delaware County restaurant inspections: Containers not labeled, a little grunge and a little disrepair (delcotimes.com)

Pitt

Police testify about confronting gunman at Pittsburgh synagogue | WITF

Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial: Week 1 featured emotional testimony and chilling 911 recordings | TribLIVE.com

Trauma of synagogue shooting renewed in PA as trial begins (phillyburbs.com)

A Fayette County community library was housed in a high school for 60 years. Then the school district evicted it. | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

‘I’m running out of things’: Three Rivers Arts Festival finds new home on Fort Duquesne Boulevard | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Thousands gather around the city for Pittsburgh’s 50th year of celebrating Pride month | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Paid sabbaticals for Pittsburgh nonprofit leaders inspire creativity, prevent burnout | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

2nd baby gorilla born this year at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium | TribLIVE.com

Photo gallery: ‘Taking a stand against gun violence’ effort brings rally to Pittsburgh | TribLIVE.com

Philly

Philadelphia Black clergy to hold summit on gun violence on Saturday – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Pride in Philadelphia and beyond is a celebration for all. Here’s what’s happening across Pa. – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Group sues Philadelphia mayor, officials over Columbus statue removal efforts (abc27.com)

Philadelphia Homicide Tracker – a project of Broad + Liberty (broadandliberty.com)

Philadelphia sees surge in new apartments, but it might not last – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

2 new Philadelphia bars are among Esquire’s best in America – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

Philly’s Share Food Program launches ambitious campaign to combat city’s hunger crisis | Local News | phillytrib.com

Enterprise Center introduces new $500,000 loan pool for minority businesses | Local News | phillytrib.com

Washington

Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators call for a more intensive study on military operations in the PA Wilds | WITF

Pa.’s Democratic U.S. Sens. John Fetterman, Bob Casey split votes over debt ceiling bill – pennlive.com

Fetterman votes against debt limit bill citing SNAP benefit changes (abc27.com)

Eye on the Capitol | Congressional votes for the week of May 29-June2 | News | tribdem.com

Thousands gather around the city for Pittsburgh’s 50th year of celebrating Pride month | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette