News Digest:: August 1, 2023

Legislature

Pennsylvania allots $400M in federal funds for on-the-job infrastructure worker training – WFIN Local News

Arkoosh returns to Montgomery County pushing Medicaid renewal outreach (mainlinemedianews.com)

Berks lawmakers at the center of an effort to allow noncitizens with education degrees teach in PA schools (mcall.com)

Parents and students, beware of scams for financial aid | News, Sports, Jobs – The Express (lockhaven.com)

State officials ask for feedback on broadband plan | Five for the weekend – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Biden administration rolls out new income-driven student loan repayment program | TribLIVE.com

House Democratic leaders rally at South Philadelphia High amid Pa. budget impasse (inquirer.com)

Allegheny County Dems select Lindsay Powell for House special election – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

House members may soon post expenses online | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Business/Jobs

Manufacturer invests $29M into central Pa. facility due to customer demand – pennlive.com

Sonic Drive-In puts a new twist on a zesty party snack and offers sweet deal on milkshakes – pennlive.com

It’s pumpkin spice time at 7-Eleven – seasonal coffees and treats on the menu today – pennlive.com

After Investigation and Complaints, Twitter Removes ‘X’ on Headquarters – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Twitter ‘X’ sign is removed after neighbors filed two dozen complaints : NPR

The Yellow trucking meltdown, explained : NPR

Crime/Punishment

Pa. teen charged in shooting of 3-year-old: reports – pennlive.com

Central Pa. shooting hospitalizes one – pennlive.com

NJ man killed ex-wife, dog, and then himself, authorities say – pennlive.com

Vehicle crashes into Pa. amusement park ticket booth, injuring worker: reports – pennlive.com

Memphis man charged in Pa. human trafficking case: State police – pennlive.com

State prison term ordered for Pa. woman charged in fatal drug overdose case – pennlive.com

Easton councilmember arrested, charged with simple assault and harassment | Lehigh Valley Regional News | wfmz.com

Weekend violence claims local high school sports star in shooting | Local News | phillytrib.com

Education

Pa. schools face spending down reserves or taking out loans | WITF

Education funding continues holdup for Pennsylvania budget (abc27.com)

Pa. begins to miss education, human services payments | WITF

When is the first day of school 2023? Here is the schedule for central Pa. – pennlive.com

Elections/Politics

How Pa. counties spent the first-ever election grants | WITF

Allegheny County Dems Meet Saturday To Choose HD-21 Candidate (politicspa.com)

Forensic audit of 2020 election results pursued in Pa. county Trump won big – pennlive.com

Environment

Federal regulators approve new rules to ease power connection backlogs  – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

As U.S. bakes, public housing residents struggle to get AC : NPR

Transportation

Bill would require AM radio in new vehicles | National | thecentersquare.com

Health

FDA approves 2nd over-the-counter drug to treat opioid, fentanyl overdoses | National | thecentersquare.com

State News

Shapiro announces $400M workforce training program – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)

Shapiro Establishes First-Of-Kind Workforce Training Program (politicspa.com)

Pa. governor says millions will go to help train workers | WITF

Pennsylvania sends disaster support to Vermont (abc27.com)

What state leaders are saying about the ongoing budget impasse – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)

Pennsylvania Labor and Industry resolves 26K+ unemployment compensation fraud reports (abc27.com)

Pa. homeowners desperate as mortgage aid struggles drag on | WITF

Why harm reduction advocates want to change Pa. drug laws | WITF

What laws allow state authorities to seize hemp products? | WITF

Pa. man survives bear attack in his garage: reports – pennlive.com

Pa. Liquor Control Board’s grip on liquor sales faces a new round of resistance – pennlive.com

Gas prices on the rise in Pennsylvania (abc27.com)

National News

Alaska mayor proposes flying homeless to California | California | thecentersquare.com

U.S. Coast Guard’s $11.6 billion Polar Security Cutter program years behind schedule | National | thecentersquare.com

Biden Shores Up Democratic Support, but Faces Tight Race Against Trump – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Decrying attempts to ‘bury history,’ Biden designates Emmett Till national monument – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Military nominees still stalled by Tuberville hold, with U.S. Senate gone until September  – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

NASA rocket blasting off this week might be spotted in Pa. – pennlive.com

A School Bus Crosses the Nation, Connecting Mass Shooting Families – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Local News

‘We’re all tired’: Severe understaffing at Dauphin County Prison boosts overtime costs – pennlive.com

Look inside this 15k-square-foot toy store: ‘My favorite part is the joy that it brings to people’ – pennlive.com

Looking for unique ways to grow, Harrisburg law firm brings on other businesses – pennlive.com

Crews fighting fire at auto body shop in Cumberland County: dispatch – pennlive.com

Kayakers on Pa. river report seeing small alligator – pennlive.com

Allentown school board candidate drops out of November election (mcall.com)

West Reading restaurant owner says business took a hit after Palmer explosion (readingeagle.com)

Pitt

Jury poised to deliberate death penalty or life sentence for gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre | WITF

Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial: Closing arguments conclude in case against Robert Bowers | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Son of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victim celebrates new Torah dedication | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter ‘incapable’ of remorse | WITF

Greensburg Catholic Diocese is inviting Ukrainian refugees to make Westmoreland County their home | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Young Pittsburgh-area soccer players inspired by U.S. Women’s Soccer Team | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Morning Roundup: Police continue crime crackdown in the South Side | TribLIVE.com

SAG-AFTRA members rally in Pittsburgh as Hollywood strike drags on | TribLIVE.com

Philly

Biden pushes insurers to improve access to mental health care | Local News | phillytrib.com

District kicks off back-to-school bus tour and celebration | Local News | phillytrib.com

Despite boycott, HUP named top Philadelphia-area hospital in 2023 U.S. News rankings – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

Nochumson law firm will offer incubator space to clients in new Center City office – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

SEPTA cameras help convict shooter in Kensington incident near Frankford El line | Local News | phillytrib.com

PHA Gets $50 million grant from HUD to re-imagine Bartram Village | Local News | phillytrib.com

Law enforcement offers tips on preventing accidental shootings among children | Local News | phillytrib.com

SEPTA investigating recent accidents | Local News | phillytrib.com

Washington

John Fetterman admits he welcomed death during six-week depression hospital stay – and reveals he recorded a ‘goodbye’ message to his children when he had a stroke – Sound Health and Lasting Wealth

Fetterman introduces bill to allow striking workers to collect SNAP benefits – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)

Fetterman recaps six months in Congress: ‘fixation on a lot of dumb s—‘ (abc27.com)

Sen. Bob Casey announces prostate cancer diagnosis, plans to undergo surgery in coming months (msn.com)

Casey introduces bill to protect young people from correctional facilities abuse | National News | wfmz.com

Casey introduces bill to expand access to savings accounts for people with disabilities | News | bradfordera.com