Legislatura
Pa. lawmakers, advocacy groups want to see pandemic-related learning gaps closed – pennlive.com
Gov. Wolf to discuss support for Ukraine, severed ties with Russia (abc27.com)
Rep. Kerry Benninghoff: Pennsylvania can substantively marginalize Putin’s global influence (broadandliberty.com)
Gov. Wolf accuses Daryl Metcalfe of attempting to capitalize on Ukraine tragedy | News | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper (pghcitypaper.com)
Pennsylvania lawmakers investigating potential marijuana legalization – NewsBreak
A Pennsylvania Lawmaker and the Resurgence of Christian Nationalism – White Supremacy (headtopics.com)
Legislators should approve Pennsylvania corporate tax cut | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh light rail system, bridge problems and airport operations on the menu for Democratic legislators | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Editorial: Another uphill climb for tax reform (readingeagle.com)
Coronavirus - COVID-19
COVID death toll passes 6 million as pandemic enters third year (abc27.com)
COVID-19’s global death toll surpasses 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
As COVID spread in federal prisons, inmates at high risk were denied release : NPR
For some patients, cardiovascular problems persist long after COVID | WITF
Empresa/Trabajo
Opinion: Sales tax holiday proposal fails to tackle real problem – Times News Online (tnonline.com)
Midstate gas prices rose 50 cents last week, expert reacts (abc27.com)
Gas prices hit record highs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey | Local News | tribdem.com
Eligibility, timing in question for PPP loans; $1.2 million went to Pennsylvania unions | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Over 300 graduating students to attend TCHS fair March 15 – Daily Local
US markets set for lower open as oil prices climb higher – Daily Local
Inflation, rising costs dominate small business worries – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Waning signups for Pa. child care program could forecast weak economic recovery · Spotlight PA
Biden administration vows bigger crackdown on PPP, Covid-19 relief fraud – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Presentation looks at history of female miners – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Delito/Castigo
‘A crisis that is hiding in plain sight’: Missing and murdered women of color | Analysis – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
A year after Jan. 6, attack on the U.S. Capitol lives on in hundreds of court cases | Analysis – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Educación
Los líderes de las universidades estatales de Pensilvania abogan por un aumento de los fondos de cara al presupuesto 2022-23 - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Barron to senators: State funding directly benefits Pa. students, economy | #education | #technology | #training – NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY NEWS TODAY
Op-Ed: PA has a surplus. Why wouldn’t we invest it in our children? (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Kelly Clarkson talks to Central York students about book bans (ydr.com)
La innovación empresarial universitaria y la inversión, claves del crecimiento en Pa. (goerie.com)
Penn State lifting mask rules at University Park, other campuses – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Pa. reports lower performance on standardized tests – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Teachers reimagine US history lessons with eye on diversity | News | phillytrib.com
El trabajo de un educador del suroeste de Filadelfia recibe reconocimiento a nivel nacional | Noticias Locales | phillytrib.com
Building opportunity for Pennsylvania’s children | Opinion – pennlive.com
Elecciones/Política
The GOP Senate race is wide open. Fetterman leads Democrats but a lot of voters are undecided. (inquirer.com)
Republicans warn Justice Department probe of Trump would trigger political war (abc27.com)
Podcast: Jeff Bartos Won Five of Six Straw Polls. Can He Win the Nomination? | PoliticsPA
Free Beacon Poll: McCormick, Barletta in Front | PoliticsPA
Despite election lies, sympathy between Barr and Trump remains : NPR
Poll shows Pa. voters not optimistic on economy, direction of state and nation | Smart Talk (witf.org)
Pa. U.S. Rep. Susan Wild’s redrawn 7th District seat is a ‘toss up’ for ’22 | Monday Morning Coffee – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
A majority of Americans haven’t heard about redistricting in their state | The Numbers Racket – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Pa. Democrats running in 2022 Senate race mostly agree policy. Here’s where they don’t. (inquirer.com)
Comcast executive is campaigning for 4th Congressional District seat (readingeagle.com)
Rep. Patty Kim announces re-election bid to redrawn House district representing Harrisburg, West Shore towns – pennlive.com
Medio ambiente
Convenience chain Sheetz making big investment in renewable energy – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Transporte
Wireless charging options would speed transition to electric vehicles (ydr.com)
Salud
Pa.’s anti-abortion spending is headed to court · Spotlight PA
Noticias del Estado
PA Supreme Court Declines to Hear Ballot Case, Miller Sworn-in For DASB Seat – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
Here’s how Pennsylvania is responding to the Russian invasion of Ukraine | City & State PA (cityandstatepa.com)
Will the earned income tax credit come to Pennsylvania? | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
The Politics of Energy Independence | PoliticsPA
Here’s how Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware stack up for trade with Russia, Ukraine – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
White supremacists are targeting Pa. What’s being done about it? (ydr.com)
Washington state case could provide insight for liquor privatization – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Pa. eligible for $26.5M to reclaim abandoned mine land, Wolf says | Five for the Weekend – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
White House allows Ukrainian nationals to stay in Pa., other states without fear of deportation – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Pa. voters overwhelmingly oppose dropping concealed-carry gun license rule: poll | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pennsylvania to receive ‘hundreds of millions’ to help fund rural internet expansion | TribLIVE.com
Noticias nacionales
Russia sets cease-fire for evacuations amid heavy shelling : NPR
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Reshape Trade, Starting With Cars – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Blinken: US, allies discuss Russia oil imports | WITF
What words could be used to describe Putin? We’d need a thesaurus (poconorecord.com)
Russia arrests Brittney Griner; Blinken promises to help all American detainees : NPR
Thousands have been detained in anti-war protests across Russia | WITF
Is the U.S. strong enough to put up with some domestic sacrifice? | Dick Polman – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Noticias locales
2022 Pittston City Saint Patrick’s Parade Line of March | Times Leader
Prayer on the Square: Palmyra residents stand in solidarity with Ukraine (abc27.com)
In Bridgeport, Hundreds Rally for Ukraine – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
North Penn superintendent on district’s growth, COVID response, legacy (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
What new Mt. Airy CDC head Phil Dawson envisions for Germantown Avenue – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Twp. says fire ordinance is ‘nothing personal.’ Some are unconvinced. (poconorecord.com)
Fontones: Insiders had a lot to say about developments in the Poconos (poconorecord.com)
Pat Harkins: Time to merge Erie County police, fire, EMS services? (goerie.com)
Cambria County moving forward with sewer work in Johnstown | News | tribdem.com
Lancaster County could spend millions in federal funds to improve internet access [Lancaster Watchdog] | Local News | lancasteronline.com
Redistricting commission recommends minimal change to City Council districts (readingeagle.com)
Penn State community shows support for Ukraine at a rally on the steps of Old Main | WITF
In Allentown, controversial law requiring contractor apprenticeships on city projects hits snag – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Bridgeport residents, Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church rally to support Ukraine – Mainline Media News
Vigil for Ukraine in Reading (readingeagle.com)
Scranton board to vote whether to join other districts in county in making masks voluntary | Education | thetimes-tribune.com
Pitt
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy To Begin Flagstaff Hill Restoration Project – CBS Pittsburgh (cbslocal.com)
County police announces, then abruptly cancels vehicle report card program | News | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper (pghcitypaper.com)
Oakland Starbucks becomes second in Pittsburgh to request union election | News | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper (pghcitypaper.com)
Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania gas prices hit all-time highs 3 days in a row | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
EmployHER Pittsburgh aims to connect women with personal, professional resources — all in one place | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Filadelfia
Leaders of Philly’s minority chambers of commerce say the city needs to be more business-friendly | City & State PA (cityandstatepa.com)
North Philadelphia photo students get published – WHYY
Advocates in northeast Pa. rally in support of Ukraine (poconorecord.com)
Philly City Council passes COVID-19 leave legislation – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
PHA chooses community partners to renovate homes in Brewerytown | Local News | phillytrib.com
Philly awards 2nd round of grants to Kensington community groups tackling opioid crisis | Local News | phillytrib.com
Driving Equality Law now enforceable in Philly | Local News | phillytrib.com
Amtrak engineer cleared in trial over deadly 2015 crash | Local News | phillytrib.com
Philly Council bill seeks to give city workers affordable housing preference | Local News | phillytrib.com
South Philly street ceremonially renamed for Point Breeze icon Dorothy Allen | Metros | phillytrib.com
Philadelphia’s conventions are recovering, and hotel owners are optimistic about the future (inquirer.com)
Washington
In Selma, Kamala Harris reflects on the current fight for voting rights : NPR
$35 insulin cap is welcome, popular and bipartisan. But Congress may not pass it anyway – pennlive.com
