Administration
Gov. Wolf to seek school construction aid amid health issues
https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/gov-wolf-to-seek-school-construction-aid-amid-health-issues/
Lancaster city council member appointed to Governor’s Commission on Latino Affairs
Legislature
State House scales back proposed emissions inspection overhaul
With Turzai departure, private and charter schools lose a major ally in the capital
State
Get ready for Real ID requirements
Spotted lanternflies confirmed in a new state as PA gears up for another season
Pennsylvania and N.J. residents flee high taxes by relocating to South Florida
Borough Of Mount Carbon Might Vanish From The Map
Drink Ad Puts Pennsylvania Village On Map
FEMA discusses changes to levee and effects on flood maps
https://www.timesleader.com/news/770569/fema-discusses-changes-to-levee-and-effects-on-flood-maps
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission may drop license-display requirement
Natural Gas, Pipelines
Chesco appeals pipeline order, but fails to halt work
Pipeline foes rally at construction site at Chester County Library
Elections/Politics
Tim Twardzik officially announces 123rd district candidacy
State Rep. Puskaric running for second term
South Huntingdon carpenter is GOP nominee for 58th House special election
Transportation
‘DRIVE LIKE YOUR MOMMA IS WATCHIN’: Not a highway safety message you’ll see in Pa.
Constructing roadways with recycled plastic could be a major innovation
Gaming
Concern over Pennsylvania Skill machines varies in Berks County
Philly
‘We’re struggling’: McClure Elementary parents cope with the practical fallout from Philly’s asbestos crisis
https://www.inquirer.com/education/asbestos-mcclure-childcare-school-closed-toxic-20200125.html
Philly’s got the worst school librarian ratio in the U.S. This group is protesting.
As Philadelphia’s archbishops, Charles Chaput and Nelson Pérez may differ less in substance than in style
Asbestos cleanup continues; McClure closure extended
https://www.inquirer.com/news/asbestos-mcclure-cleanup-closure-school-20200124.html
Pittsburgh
2 Catholic schools to close, 4 in South Hills to merge amid dwindling student enrollment
Lead levels in Pittsburgh water drop below federal threshold
Inside Bob Nutting’s unique approach, pledge for Pirates fans
Local
Cedarbrook accidentally releases prescription information for its residents
Can township reject Harrisburg’s composting facility, but allow other agencies to compost on same site?
Meth, cocaine threats grow in Schuylkill Co.
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/meth-cocaine-threats-grow-in-schuylkill-co-1.2587144
Cell tower lease revenue boosts services payment
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/cell-tower-lease-revenue-boosts-services-payment-1.2587100
Luzerne County sees decline in opioid pill sales following surge
Why does the earth rumble around York?
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2017/06/15/why-does-earth-rumble-around-york/100624170/
About $200,000 for defunct police force is ‘missing.’ Pequea officials won’t pay until it’s found.
Environmentalists lodge challenge to permit for Smith compressor
Opponents of proposed homeless mission site in Scranton file appeal
Research continues into suggested Luzerne County legal action over pollution mandate
$60K grant means Bethlehem can study if pedestrian bridge would be ‘economic engine’