Legislature
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Hosts Annual State Legislative Conference | Dairy Business News
State Lawmakers Call For Investigation Into Bristol Twp. Chemical Spill – LevittownNow.com
LSU Whole Home Repairs Rally | Penn Square Lancaster, Pa | April 21, 2023 (happeningnext.com)
PA guardianship lawsuit highlights system problems · Spotlight PA
Local lawmakers push for LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination bill (abc27.com)
You’re invited! A free panel on what Pa. lawmakers want to accomplish in 2023 – pennlive.com
Pennsylvania cracks down on new opioid cutting agent | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Pennsylvania to classify xylazine as schedule III drug, Shapiro says (inquirer.com)
Proposed bill would allow Pennsylvania schools to stockpile inhalers (msn.com)
Business/Jobs
Pennsylvania gaming revenue surpasses $500M for the first time | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Most agents unsure how cannabis dispensaries affect property values | National | thecentersquare.com
77 employees will be laid off at Pa. banking facility – pennlive.com
The Future of Social Media Is a Lot Less Social – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
COVID-19
FDA authorizes another COVID booster for some high-risk Americans (inquirer.com)
Many At-Risk Kids With COVID Can Be Cared for at Home | Health | wfmz.com
Crime/Punishment
In Pennsylvania, charges put focus on Jehovah’s Witnesses’ handling of abuse | WITF
Man shoots at family after child’s basketball rolls into his yard: reports – pennlive.com
Fisherman had boat engine serviced 2 days before fatal accident at Dock Street Dam – pennlive.com
Cumberland County man linked to 4 overdose deaths takes plea deal – pennlive.com
Woman accused of ordering dog to attack 6-year-old gets prison time – pennlive.com
Northampton County DA sued over stored ‘weaponized’ vehicles after Slate Belt explosions (mcall.com)
Man Sentenced to 10 Months for Leaving Nooses and Racist Notes – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
3 have been charged with murder in Alabama birthday party shooting : NPR
Parking garage collapses in NYC, killing 1; 5 injured (inquirer.com)
Education
Dickinson College has brief lockdown, no threats found (abc27.com)
Elections/Politics
Update on this year’s and next year’s ballot measure certifications | National | thecentersquare.com
Poll shows Beshear’s popularity growing in Kentucky | Kentucky | thecentersquare.com
Who’s running for Supreme Court in Pennsylvania? | ABC27
Allegheny County early vote counter to open | TribLIVE.com
Environment
Lehigh River one of the most ‘endangered,’ says conservation organization | WITF
State organizations trying to limit Pennsylvania wildfires (abc27.com)
Deadly Weather Strikes Oklahoma – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Transportation
Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Rules Create ‘Chaos for Consumers’ – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Tesla’s Profit Dropped Sharply in First Quarter as It Cut Prices – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
SEPTA Bus Revolution: See how your route and wait times might change (inquirer.com)
Key Card system frustrates SEPTA riders. What’s coming next? (inquirer.com)
Health
Telehealth company settles with Pennsylvania, 10 other states for $500K | WITF
What’s Going Around: Allergies, strep, viral rashes | ABC27
In fight over mifepristone, generic abortion pill maker sues FDA : NPR
In the Cards: Simple Test Could Assess Risk of Dementia | Health | wfmz.com
State News
Sen. Casey helps stock trout at Aylesworth Park in Jermyn | Times Leader
Fetterman chairs first subcommittee meeting after return to Senate (chron.com)
Fitzpatrick, Thompson, Cartwright Raise $500K+ In Q1 (politicspa.com)
Pennsylvania to classify xylazine as schedule III drug, Shapiro says (inquirer.com)
National News
Poll shows Beshear’s popularity growing in Kentucky | Kentucky | thecentersquare.com
Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from US inflation – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
White House says it won’t link talks on debt limit hike to spending cuts : NPR
Old NASA satellite falling to Earth, risk of danger ‘low’ (inquirer.com)
US reporter held by Russia on spying charges denied release | News | phillytrib.com
Many Disabled Americans and Single Parents Face Hunger | Health | wfmz.com
Local News
Biden signs executive order to improve access to child care (inquirer.com)
Fire tore through roof of Dauphin County home ‘undetected’: police – pennlive.com
Harrisburg street corners to be renamed, honoring local reverend (abc27.com)
Pennsylvania offers liquor and wine discounts as rural store closes for renovations. (inquirer.com)
New Dorney Park attraction gets approval in South Whitehall | Lehigh Valley Regional News | wfmz.com
Pitt
Famous Heinz bottle to return to Pittsburgh stadium (abc27.com)
2,000 rounds of ammunition missing from VA Pittsburgh order – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
PNC Carousel in Schenley Plaza reopens for the season – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Anti-trans speaker met with protests – Pittsburgh Union Progress
Pittsburgh Playwrights marks 20th year with show about race relations, social unrest | TribLIVE.com
Philly
8 foot alligator rescued from Philadelphia area home (abc27.com)
Philly mayor candidates on police disability benefit abuse (inquirer.com)
UC Townhomes site will have affordable housing after all (inquirer.com)
Philadelphia mayoral candidates agree at Urban Affairs Coalition forum | Mayorsrace | phillytrib.com
Philly gets poor grade on air quality in new report | Local News | phillytrib.com