Legislature
Pittsburgh’s free spay and neuter program on hold – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Community news of Delaware County (delcotimes.com)
What to expect from Gov. Shapiro’s 2024 Pennsylvania budget address | 90.5 WESA
Public school ruling may force PA to raise taxes · Spotlight PA
More money requested for popular $120M home repair program | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Democrats are defending their majority in the Pennsylvania House for 4th time in a year – SRN News
Business/Jobs
‘Gotta get a Gund’: Soft and cuddly plush on sale for Valentine’s Day 2024 on Amazon – pennlive.com
Crime/Punishment
85-year-old man helped a person die by suicide at N.Y. motel: police – pennlive.com
Single-vehicle crash kills Pa. teenager: coroner – pennlive.com
10-year-old girl shot inside Harrisburg home – pennlive.com
Education
Antisemitic allegations hit Philadelphia’s school district | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Dartmouth will again require SAT and ACT scores, after a pandemic pause : NPR
Students of color at Pa. state schools endure ongoing racial harassment: Report – pennlive.com
Elections/Politics
What to Watch in Nevada’s Weird Election Week – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Why were 268 Lancaster County mail-in ballots were delayed? | WITF
Who Is On The Ballot In 2024? (politicspa.com)
Environment
Second large storm in a week blows into California with flooding rains, high winds – pennlive.com
Is climate change affecting California’s atmospheric rivers? : NPR
Transportation
Poll show 7 states oppose electric vehicle mandates | Arizona | thecentersquare.com
Island tourist destinations respond to recent U.S. travel warnings citing high crime – pennlive.com
Gun Safety
Gun owners in this state could be forced to get $300k insurance policy if bill passes – pennlive.com
Health
U.S. Makes Initial Offers in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Central Pennsylvania cardiologist talks heart health (abc27.com)
Pa. syphilis rates nearly doubled: ‘One case leads to another’ | Today in Pa. – pennlive.com
When Mental Health Treatment Becomes a Political Identity – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Seizures of Psychedelic Mushrooms Rise in U.S. as Demand Grows – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
State News
Gov. Josh Shapiro to deliver budget address in historic fashion – pennlive.com
Pennsylvania governor to deliver budget | WITF
Five Things to Watch In The Governor’s Budget Address (politicspa.com)
Shapiro to detail budget priorities | News, Sports, Jobs – Altoona Mirror
A preview of Gov. Shapiro’s 2024 PA budget address · Spotlight PA
Protest at Pa. Capitol ends with arrests | WITF
Pa. gets millions to reclaim old mine land; hackers hit court system | WITF
Raising taxes on the table as Pa. weighs how to pay for education | WITF
A loan program comes to Pa. for immigrants who need legal assistance | WITF
East Palestine, a year after the train derailment | WITF
National News
Biden Calls Los Angeles Mayor and Promises Aid for Storm Damage – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
With 2026 World Cup schedule set, Philadelphia preparations ramp up (mainlinemedianews.com)
Don’t get scammed by an unethical tax preparer: Follow these tips instead – pennlive.com
Local News
Allentown police building without heat, fix coming soon (mcall.com)
Jewelers enjoy helping customers celebrate happy occasions | The Bucks County Herald
Pitt
Morning Roundup: Kennywood sets opening date; vehicle strikes pedestrian in Butler | TribLIVE.com
Pittsburgh-area school districts grapple with fights, community violence | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh ends pilot potty program Downtown as permanent facilities open | TribLIVE.com
Philly
SEPTA honors Black heroes, who paved the way for fair transit access | Local News | phillytrib.com
Mayor appoints five new leaders | Local News | phillytrib.com
Washington
Casey, Fetterman back bipartisan border deal; McCormick, Perry come out against it – pennlive.com