Legislature
Shapiro’s mental health plans at a glance | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Property tax rebate expansion proposed by PA Lt. Governor (msn.com)
New Push To Let Pa. Voters Decide State’s Minimum Wage – Democratic Underground
State Rep. introduces bill on ballot pre-canvassing (abc27.com)
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Oxford awarded funding for security upgrades – Daily Local
Business/Jobs
Texas company to close Pa. distribution center; 135 people to be laid off – pennlive.com
Central Pa. real estate company launches new entity – pennlive.com
Small business owners feel the credit crunch | Associated Press | wfmz.com
How America’s largest newspaper company is creating news deserts : NPR
Banks are spooked – and they are getting stingier about loans : NPR
Will Social Security run out? How to prepare for potential changes – Delco Times
Non-union Luzerne County court workers received 2% raises for 2023 | Times Leader
COVID-19
Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts | Ap-top-news | wfmz.com
Crime/Punishment
After grabbing his bike and phone, this central Pa. man simply vanished – pennlive.com
Harrisburg man drove shooter to murder scene for revenge killing: prosecutors – pennlive.com
2 hurt in Upper Allen Twp. weekend dog attack (abc27.com)
Louisville bank employee livestreamed attack that killed 5 – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Charges Filed Against Mother of 6-Year-Old Who Shot a Teacher – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Why no action been taken on license of accused Council Rock teacher (phillyburbs.com)
2 Delaware County men arrested in attempted burglary at a northeast Pa. UPS facility – Delco Times
Lower Merion man sent to prison for shooting man in Norristown (mainlinemedianews.com)
Education
Teacher allowed student brawls in Florida classroom: reports – pennlive.com
Construction begins on new 12,300-square-foot STEAM wing at Cumberland County school – pennlive.com
Few med school graduates choosing emergency medicine for residencies (phillyburbs.com)
Widener student named president for a day (delcotimes.com)
Rutgers strike timeline: faculty, adjunct, grad students unions picket (inquirer.com)
A new federal plan could give free meals to more students | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Elections/Politics
Philadelphia mayor debate 2023: Democratic candidates to take stage, live updates (inquirer.com)
The PA House has a new definition of ‘majority’ · Spotlight PA
Young Voters Came Out Big In PA In 2022 (politicspa.com)
Lancaster Co. voters could be allowed to cure ballots (abc27.com)
Chester County DA Candidates Talk Tough on Crime – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
Delaware County’s primary season going to be a busy one (delcotimes.com)
Environment
Jury holds key to fate of $1 billion transmission project | Associated Press | wfmz.com
Outdoor recreation potential ‘bigger’ than gas, official says | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Businesses face more and more pressure from investors to act on climate change | WITF
Numerous Pennsylvania counties at ‘high’ level for wildfire risk (abc27.com)
Climate activist, Harrisburg organization team up for new local park (abc27.com)
For your spring enjoyment, a taste of summer: Lehigh Valley temperatures set to soar (mcall.com)
Part of a law to have federal buildings stop using natural gas was never implemented : NPR
Transportation
AP sources: EPA car rule to push huge increase in EV sales | News | tribdem.com
Gun Safety
‘This is not normal’: Governor calls out ‘pitiful inaction’ on gun violence (msnbc.com)
Maryland delegates pass gun control bill after extended debate on session’s final day – pennlive.com
One in five Americans have a family member who was killed by a gun : Shots – Health News : NPR
After Louisville mass shooting, Pa. leaders push for gun legislation (msn.com)
Health
More Girls Are Being Diagnosed With Autism – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Illegal cigarette shipments seized | Connecticut | thecentersquare.com
U.S. organ transplant system overhaul: What will it mean for Pennsylvanians waiting? – pennlive.com
Some US states stock abortion medications after court ruling | Ap-top-news | wfmz.com
Review Quantifies Incidence of HIV, Hep C in Persons Who Inject Drugs | Health | wfmz.com
FDA Says Repaired Sleep Apnea Machines Still Carry Health Risks | Health | wfmz.com
Youth binge drinking makes teens more prone to alcoholism in later life: study | Health | wfmz.com
State News
Sen. Bob Casey Launches Reelection Bid (politicspa.com)
Senator Casey announces investment in high-speed internet (abc27.com)
Pennsylvania launches abortion access website (abc27.com)
Pennsylvania State Police accepting applications for academy, law enforcement program (abc27.com)
Philadelphia mayor debate 2023: Democratic candidates to take stage, live updates (inquirer.com)
Pennsylvania Treasury to hold unclaimed property auction this week – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Matthew Brouillette: In Pa., special interests subvert the rule of law | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
National News
Democratic senators urge chief justice to probe Thomas trips | Ap-top-news | wfmz.com
Senate Judiciary Committee to hold hearing into SCOTUS ethical standards : NPR
Black lawmaker who was expelled permitted to return to Tennessee House – pennlive.com
Feds borrowing $6 billion per day, budget group says | National | thecentersquare.com
Trump due back in NY for questioning in AG’s fraud lawsuit – pennlive.com
Judges block Tennessee move to cut Nashville council in half | Ap-top-news | wfmz.com
Dalai Lama apologizes after video shows him kissing boy | National News | thetimes-tribune.com
Local News
Changes planned for Dauphin County jail cells that have no heating system – pennlive.com
New Gettysburg museum highlights local veterans, machinery (abc27.com)
Lancaster Restaurant Week returns in-person after 2 years (abc27.com)
Historic Cumberland County home being relocated (abc27.com)
Paving project to start on Route 222 between Reading, Lancaster | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com
Pitt
Active shooter reports at Pitt library deemed a hoax | TribLIVE.com
University of Pittsburgh Chancellor-elect Joan Gabel talks top priorities | TribLIVE.com
Fire breaks out inside abandoned Century 3 Mall – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Pittsburgh close to announcing new police chief from list of 3 finalists, sources say | TribLIVE.com
Why is Conturo Prototyping leaving Pittsburgh? (nextpittsburgh.com)
Philly
Sixers have ties to super PAC backing Philly mayor candidate Jeff Brown (inquirer.com)
$340 million for King of Prussia rail line put in SEPTA’s capital budget (inquirer.com)
Center City crime: Brookings stats show violence is not up downtown (inquirer.com)
Washington
Harris to highlight DC project to cap off ‘Investing in America’ blitz | The Hill
Biden administration addresses Pentagon leak and risks to national security (msn.com)
Group calls on DC leaders to issue public health emergency amid opioid crisis concerns (msn.com)
DC attorney general urges court of appeals to stop Texas ruling on abortion pill – WTOP News
DC health advocates urge Mayor to declare opioid emergency | wusa9.com
Residents in Northeast DC Facing 4th Night Without Gas Ahead of Colder Weather (msn.com)