Legislature
Schwank Applauds Capital Project Grant Funding for 11th District – BCTV
Southeast Delco School District is getting a $94,000 grant for technology upgrades (delcotimes.com)
State pressure on Philly mayor to reduce gun violence | National News | kpvi.com
Rally at Pa. Capitol calls for end to gun violence – pennlive.com
Advocates for the elderly want state regulators to take a harder look at nursing home sales (inquirer.com)
Pennsylvania House passes bill that would reduce corporate net income tax – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Democrats, Republicans claim the mantle of cutting Pennsylvania taxes | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania urge approval of rape kit tracking system legislation | WITF
Senate probation reform bill faces pushback from advocates who say they prefer the status quo – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Want to learn German? ‘Clearinghouse’ of online classes for K-12 students would be created under Ortitay proposal | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Bipartisan Bill Keeps PA Voter Rolls Updated – WDAC
Coronavirus – COVID-19
United States is ‘out of the pandemic phase,’ Dr. Fauci says | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Local COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rising, as Fauci says pandemic ‘not going to be eradicated’ | Coronavirus | tribdem.com
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for vaccine for very young : Shots – Health News : NPR
COVD-19 vaccines for kids younger than 6 could be coming soon from Moderna – pennlive.com
Business/Jobs
Residents in Northampton, Newtown Township join forces to fight Wawa (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Why this economy may be sturdier than it looks : NPR
Employees at a Minnesota Starbucks become the first in the state to unionize : NPR
Crime/Punishment
And justice for whom? Pa. lags on commutations, new data shows | Thursday Morning Coffee – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Scars of trauma may never leave, but there is hope, say York survivors (ydr.com)
Education
Masks in Millcreek schools: Parents’ group sues to oust school directors (goerie.com)
Montco schools among tops in Pennsylvania according to report (mainlinemedianews.com)
Student-created mural with LGBTQ+ flag erased by paint inside central Pa. school – pennlive.com
Elections/Politics
Why does the upcoming Pennsylvania primary election exclude about 1.3 million voters? (nextpittsburgh.com)
Election outsiders, debate recap, and bail bloat · Spotlight PA
Boost public ed, make Penn pay taxes: DSA and WFP endorsed Dem Paul Prescod talks his challenge to Anthony Williams – Philadelphia Weekly
In new 96th Legislative District, Democrat Mike Sturla faces first primary challenge in decades from Dana Hamp Gulick | PA Power and Policy | lancasteronline.com
Debate over ballot drop boxes rages on at election board meeting; ballots to be sent Friday | Election | citizensvoice.com
Ron Vogel seems to still be running for Congress after all (dailylocal.com)
Pa. Election Day 2022: See how much money Democrat Josh Shapiro has raised in the race for governor · Spotlight PA
Still a topic today, here’s what GOP U.S. Senate candidates said about election certification during Tuesday’s debate – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Pennsylvania’s GOP gubernatorial frontrunners want no abortion, no mail voting, and lots of fracking | WITF
Republican Pennsylvania Governor candidates face off on debate stage (abc27.com)
Monmouth Poll: No Clear GOP Senate Choice – PoliticsPA
Pa. GOP governor hopeful Mastriano campaigned at event promoting QAnon | News | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper (pghcitypaper.com)
In a sharp-elbowed debate, Pa.’s Republican governor hopefuls make their pitch – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Pa. Republican governor’s debate features Mastriano, Barletta, Mastriano, White (inquirer.com)
What we learned from 2 PA Republican US Senate candidate debates this week (goerie.com)
Millionaire candidates pour cash into Ohio, Pennsylvania Senate races | WITF
Two progressive Democrats plot a new course to fight Republican gains : NPR
We can’t overlook the danger posed by Christian nationalists | Chuck Ardo – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
America has the best politicians money can buy. Let ‘em show it | Frank DeFilippo – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
These numbers show how much Democrats are struggling in Rural America (nbcnews.com)
Environment
Allentown climate change leading to heavier rainfall extremes – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Transportation
Creation of Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority approved by commissioners in 3 counties (dailylocal.com)
Berks, Chester and Montgomery Counties Authorize New Passenger Rail Authority – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
Health
PA nurses face long wait for licensing amid healthcare worker shortage (goerie.com)
Crozer Health received $72 million in relief funds during the pandemic (delcotimes.com)
State News
Congressman Scott Perry: New text reveals more about attempt to change 2020 presidential election results (ydr.com)
DelVal Dems Split on Biden College Debt Forgiveness Deal – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
Avian flu infects fifth Lancaster County farm, another 307,400 birds killed: USDA | Local News | lancasteronline.com
Nonsurface drilling on state lands in Pennsylvania could spur hundreds of millions in royalties | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
National News
Ukraine says Russian offensive in east picks up momentum (inquirer.com)
What Russia cutting off energy to Poland and Bulgaria means for the world : NPR
Grand jury investigating Trump is expected to expire by Friday, say sources : NPR
U.S. homebuilders urge Biden to help cut costs for market in ‘extreme duress’ | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Disney government in dark about effect of law dissolving it | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Federal judge halts preparations for end of U.S. asylum limits | TribLIVE.com
Local News
Lancaster County is in the top 10* in Pennsylvania for health outcomes, but some issues must be addressed [editorial] | Our Opinion | lancasteronline.com
Rock Lititz plans to build a $10 million education center | Local Business | lancasteronline.com
Should taxpayers foot the bill for an Erie mayor’s security? (goerie.com)
Unified Erie – a data-driven response to Erie’s youth gun violence (goerie.com)
Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center to host monthly vaccine clinics – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
As population ages, Lackawanna County developers eye senior housing projects | Business | thetimes-tribune.com
With prevalence of overdoses, Drug Take Back Day important, Schuylkill County sheriff says | Cops and Courts | standardspeaker.com
Bring in your plants: National Weather Service issues freeze warning for numerous central Pa. counties – pennlive.com
Pitt
Court agreement could bring tax relief to Allegheny County homeowners facing property assessment appeals | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
City Council to hear public input on legislation to regulate short-term rentals | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
Philadelphia police ask for $24 million boost in next year’s budget, citing gun violence prevention efforts | Local News | phillytrib.com
PPD highlights resources as calendar shifts to Mental Health Month | Local News | phillytrib.com
Emotional trauma from Philadelphia gun violence spurs added hospital services (inquirer.com)
Washington
Secretary Mayorkas faces partisan divide over Title 42 in Capitol Hill hearings : NPR
Madeleine Albright honored by President Biden, other world leaders | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Democratic lawmaker: Biden suggests he’ll ease student loan burden | TribLIVE.com
