Legislature
Figure out the source for state police fund money first | TribLIVE.com
Manufacturer plans $300M project in Pa. including new 96,500-square-foot facility – pennlive.com
Black Women’s Policy Center finds new home in McKeesport – The Mon Valley Independent
As fewer teachers come out of Pa. colleges, lawmakers explore ways to reverse trend – pennlive.com
Five Questions with Pennsylvania Stands Up: Organizing Across Communities – Giving Compass
Business/Jobs
It cost $22 billion to rescue failed banks. Who should pay for it? : NPR
Americans could save $1 trillion on gas under its plan, the EPA says : NPR
Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ Air Jordans auctioned for record $2.2 million : NPR
Mobile version of ‘Monopoly’ makes debut | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com
Crime/Punishment
2 Pa. officers hurt after stolen car hits police vehicles, department says – pennlive.com
Family, friends flood central Pa. church to mourn slain 12-year-old boy – pennlive.com
Man killed, another injured in Clearfield County high-speed chase, state police say (abc27.com)
U.S. Won’t File Charges in Death of Shanquella Robinson in Mexico – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Tulsa Race Massacre investigators have sequenced DNA from 6 possible victims : NPR
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Montgomery Mall | Southeastern Pennsylvania | wfmz.com
Horsham mother charged with murder in strangulation of 11-year-old son (inquirer.com)
Prosecutors seek combined trial for parents in baby’s fentanyl overdose death | Times Leader
Education
Temple University to name JoAnne E. Epps as acting president (inquirer.com)
5 issues that have drawn student protests in the past year | ABC27
Education Department cuts off student loan access to Florida college : NPR
Who is JoAnne Epps, Temple’s acting president? (inquirer.com)
Elections/Politics
The Complete Guide to PA’s May 16, 2023 Primary Election Spotlight PA – Pennsylvanianewstoday.com
Casey leads McCormick, Mastriano in 2024 Pennsylvania Senate race poll (abc27.com)
Franklin & Marshall poll shows declining support for voting by mail (mcall.com)
Environment
North Dakota judge blocks controversial water rule | National | thecentersquare.com
South Florida under water after storms drop more than a foot of rain – pennlive.com
What are the strongest wind gusts in Pennsylvania? (abc27.com)
Heavy Rains Flood Fort Lauderdale – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Are the rich causing water shortages with swimming pools? A new study says yes : NPR
Part of a law to have federal buildings stop using natural gas was never implemented : NPR
Big flames, raining embers in New Jersey Pine Barrens fire (mcall.com)
Transportation
Why the U.S. is seeking the toughest-ever rules for vehicle emissions | WITF
US EV charging locator will soon display cost, charge power | ABC27
Dodge comes to the market with a completely new vehicle (abc27.com)
Americans could save $1 trillion on gas under its plan, the EPA says : NPR
Biden to remake U.S. auto industry with toughest emissions limits ever (inquirer.com)
Pittsburgh’s e-scooter pilot program is set to expire in July | 90.5 WESA
Gun Safety
An ‘absurd’ law will put the Louisville shooter’s gun back on sale, mayor says : NPR
Health
Court preserves abortion pill access with limits | ABC27
What’s Going Around: Strep, allergies, croup | ABC27
Defibrillators Can Save a Life, but Almost Nobody Has One at Home – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
State News
Governor Shapiro breaks ground on semiconductor facility in Schuylkill County (msn.com)
U.S Senator Bob Casey celebrating passage of “STREAM” act (msn.com)
Casey leads McCormick, Mastriano in 2024 Pennsylvania Senate race poll (abc27.com)
John and Gisele Fetterman Open Up About Stroke, Parenting on Campaign Trail (people.com)
John Fetterman to chair his first subcommittee hearing – pennlive.com
Kennywood reopens after politicians urge greater safety – Pennsylvania News (localtoday.news)
State prisons prioritize recruitment amid costly labor shortage | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Road work ahead: Here are the central Pa. projects on PennDOT’s list – pennlive.com
Pa. to auction off hundreds of used vehicles – pennlive.com
Pennsylvania Game Commission announces Spring gobbler season (abc27.com)
National News
Justin J. Pearson, expelled Tennessee lawmaker, regains his seat : NPR
North Dakota judge blocks controversial water rule | National | thecentersquare.com
Republican Liz Harris is expelled from the Arizona state House : NPR
‘I’m Comin’ Home’: Biden Takes a Tour of His Irish Heritage – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
If Tennessee’s Legislature Looks Broken, It’s Not Alone – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Inflation rises again in March, but at slower pace | National | thecentersquare.com
Trump set to give 2nd deposition in New York fraud lawsuit – pennlive.com
IRS warns of deadline to claim $1.5B in 2019 tax refunds: These states are owed the most (abc27.com)
Juul Labs to pay $462 million settlement to 6 states | ABC27
Meteorites crash into Maine; museum offers $25K reward for recovered rock (abc27.com)
Head of Mexico immigration agency will be charged in Ciudad Juárez fire : NPR
Local News
Longtime Cumberland County fire chief dies – pennlive.com
Pa. man loses novel argument that marriage was invalid because license had expired – pennlive.com
Central Pa. off-duty officer helps save a life while at a gym – pennlive.com
Lebanon female pilot appointed to multiple military academies (abc27.com)
Long awaited fried chicken franchise opening soon in Lebanon County (abc27.com)
I-81S in Dauphin County reopening after crash (abc27.com)
Dog shows happening this week in Harrisburg (abc27.com)
Firefighter tax rebate proposed by Lehigh County as volunteer shortages persist (mcall.com)
Pitt
Inbound Fort Pitt Bridge, tunnel closures overnight this weekend | TribLIVE.com
Pittsburgh Symphony ‘Disrupt’ series upends typical concert experience | TribLIVE.com
Construction worker falls at new FNB Tower in Uptown Pittsburgh | TribLIVE.com
Dollar Tree reportedly approved to move into Riverview Plaza – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Primanti Bros. restaurant coming to Kennywood – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Philly
Unions in Philly are trying to make building trades more diverse (inquirer.com)
Red flag warning means higher fire risk in Philadelphia area (inquirer.com)