Legislature
Gov. Wolf Approves Bill Streamlining Medical Licensing Requirements – MyChesCo
Coronavirus – COVID-19
Justice Department to appeal recent mask ruling : NPR
Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate (abc27.com)
Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll (delcotimes.com)
Business/Jobs
Employees at an Atlanta mall become the first retail Apple workers to unionize : NPR
Erie secondhand stores expect uptick in business as inflation rises (goerie.com)
Postal Service delivers on a promise to fill jobs | News | citizensvoice.com
Crime/Punishment
To successfully use Pennsylvania’s ‘compassionate release’ law, he had to choose to die | WITF
Education
Educators discuss Gov. Wolf’s plan to increase Pre-K access – WHYY
Editorial: Teachers need a tax break | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Hawaii has a $10,000 fix for its special education teacher shortage : NPR
Will Central Bucks School District allow performance of “Rent”? | The Bucks County Herald
Can After School Satan Club sue Northern York School District? (ydr.com)
With an increased potential for cyber threats from Russia, Penn State sharpens its security | WITF
2 Pennsylvania universities with 6 sets of sports teams: NCAA gives OK to merger | WITF
Elections/Politics
Incumbents challenged in push to shape parties · Spotlight PA
What to know about the Republican Senate race in Pennsylvania : NPR
How to watch the Democratic Pennsylvania U.S. Senate debate (abc27.com)
Khalil: ‘Being a voice for the voiceless’ (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Editorial: Make a point of taking part in May primary (dailylocal.com)
Environment
Renewable energy deserves bigger push | | republicanherald.com
Over 137 million Americans live in areas with poor air quality, report finds : NPR
Bat researchers look for answers to White Nose Syndrome (ydr.com)
EPA is watching Pa.’s Chesapeake Bay clean-up efforts | Smart Talk (witf.org)
Transportation
$53 million secured for Route 219’s final design | News | tribdem.com
Health
Editorial: Awareness to organ donation will save lives (dailylocal.com)
Pa.’s most unhealthy county launches program to boost resident health | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
State News
Despite its setbacks, carbon capture may come to Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Houlahan’s annual ‘State of the Sixth’ touches on economy, Ukraine (dailylocal.com)
Congressman Evans to introduce plan to fight gun violence | Local News | phillytrib.com
Marijuana is legal in NJ, but PA residents should play it safe (poconorecord.com)
National News
Putin tries to claim Mariupol win but won’t storm holdout : NPR
Janet Yellen, other leaders walk out of G20 meeting as Russia speaks : NPR
Texas border bridge lost $1 billion during governor’s slowdown : NPR
Syracuse police officers are under scrutiny after video went viral : NPR
Michelle Obama’s brother, sister-in-law sue school for alleged racial bias : NPR
Gazan Militants and Israeli Air Force Exchange Fire – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Florida Senate passes bill to end Disney self-government | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
New Jersey’s revised sex education standards are controversial. Here’s why. (inquirer.com)
Local News
Eco-Fest and climate march planned for Saturday in Pottstown (dailylocal.com)
City Council rejects home security reimbursement for Erie’s mayor (goerie.com)
Iconic building on Penn Street will not be demolished (readingeagle.com)
West Reading: No discussion of Franklin Manor (readingeagle.com)
Fountain Hill residents ask council to reopen pool – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Fidelity Bank moving headquarters to Scranton Electric Building | Business | thetimes-tribune.com
Pitt
More than 100 gather to pray for peace in wake of Pittsburgh’s Airbnb shooting | TribLIVE.com
Mentor works to counsel, support teens following Pittsburgh Airbnb shooting | TribLIVE.com
Philly
Philly PD introduces first-ever diversity, equity, and inclusion chief | Local News | phillytrib.com
Philly’s transit cops try a new approach to address safety concerns on trains : NPR
Jay Wright resigns as Villanova coach, Neptune takes over | WITF
Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis through the eyes of those experiencing it (inquirer.com)
The clock is ticking to save John Coltrane’s Strawberry Mansion home | Opinion (inquirer.com)
Washington
Biden administration releases plan to combat record drug overdose deaths : NPR
Pot shop robberies are fueling calls for a U.S. banking bill : NPR
Biden to send additional military aid to Ukraine (abc27.com)
If Biden’s Plan Is Like a ‘New Deal,’ Why Don’t Voters Care? – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
McConnell and McCarthy’s Jan. 6 Fury at Trump Faded by February – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Many say Biden not tough enough on Russia: AP-NORC poll | TribLIVE.com