Legislature
25% of unhoused youth are resilient. Here’s how – WHYY
Pennsylvania Boosts Tech Startups with $3 Million Investment, Aiming to Solidify State’s Economic Competitiveness – MyChesCo
Long-sought charter school changes on table as Pa. lawmakers plot education funding overhaul | TribLIVE.com
Pennsylvania’s Path to Progressive Higher Education: State Senators Applaud Governor Shapiro’s Blueprint – MyChesCo
The R.E.V. is ready to provide reentry support services on the go (inquirer.com)
What’s next for the Jan. 6th ethics complaint against Doug Mastriano | 90.5 WESA
PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton on higher education reform, latest in Harrisburg – 6abc Philadelphia
Water Privatization Pinches Pennsylvania Pocketbooks: State Legislators Rally for Rate Reform – MyChesCo
Pa. lawmakers hear of lives changed by Tec Centro in Lancaster | WITF
Democratic & Republican Lawmakers, Higher Education Leaders, Business Leaders, and Students Praise Governor Shapiro’s New Blueprint for Higher Education: “A Crucial Moment in Pennsylvania’s History” – US Politics Today – EIN Presswire (einnews.com)
Opportunity Awaits: State Grant Opens Door for Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Projects in Chester County – MyChesCo
Pennsylvania higher education among the worst in affordability, as governor wants an overhaul | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com
Business/Jobs
Attacks are causing another supply chain backup. Will it get worse? – pennlive.com
COVID-19
Wastewater tests show COVID infections surging, but pandemic fatigue limits precautions – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Patients struck by long COVID plead with U.S. Senate panel for more research funding – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Crime/Punishment
Philadelphia officer kills man who shot and wounded a colleague, police say (abc27.com)
Father files lawsuit against troopers who shot his son (abc27.com)
Multiple victims reported in Harrisburg shooting – pennlive.com
Teenager awaiting trial in 2020 homicide case captured after fleeing Pa. hospital – pennlive.com
Education
Penn State plans to slash $94M from budget, including deep cuts | WITF
Penn State Blue-White Game time announced (abc27.com)
Elections/Politics
Lee, Patel and MacDonald spar in PA-12 Democratic candidates’ forum – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
This Week in Pennsylvania: New poll on Pennsylvania Senate race, Trump v. Biden | ABC27
Environment
Will it snow in Pa. on Monday? Here’s what the weather service says – pennlive.com
Lack of ice means no Eagles Mere toboggan slide for 10th straight year – pennlive.com
Transportation
FAA says Boeing 737 Max 9 can resume flying after inspections : NPR
Enjoy the lull in gas prices, increases are expected to spring forward soon – pennlive.com
Gun Safety
Gun control measures advance out of Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House committee | News, Sports, Jobs – Williamsport Sun-Gazette (sungazette.com)
Five for Friday: Gun control bills passed through House committee – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Health
Counties throw darts to find best use of opioid settlement funds | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
State News
Gov. Shapiro plans to propose $282.8 million in new funding for Pennsylvania transit agencies in 2024-25 budget – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Shapiro’s higher ed plan sparks excitement, questions about the cost of long overdue changes – Delco Times
Shapiro proposes higher ed reform, including $1,000 per semester | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Gov. Shapiro criticizes Alabama execution of inmate by nitrogen gas – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Shapiro Proposes Overhaul Of PA Higher Education (politicspa.com)
Gov. Shapiro pitches plan to restructure state-owned universities, community colleges | TribLIVE.com
Pennsylvania Governor Proposes to Overhaul the State University System – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Applications open for Pa. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program | WITF
Pennsylvania to spend $200M on lead pipe replacements, water upgrades | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
What’s the status of abortion access in Pennsylvania? | WITF
State wants to bet big on outdoor recreation | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
National News
Biden administration to temporarily halt some export approvals for liquified natural gas – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Biden: US ‘shall respond’ after drone strike by Iran-backed group kills 3 US troops – pennlive.com
Circus animals rescued after truck catches fire on Indiana highway – pennlive.com
Local News
Pa. state library back home at newly renovated Forum Building – pennlive.com
Pennsylvania honeymoon hotspot turned abandoned relic; History of Penn Hills Resort (abc27.com)
Brick work complete on Penn Paper building that famously appears in ‘The Office’ opening credits | News | thetimes-tribune.com
State auditor general concerned about WIlkes-Barre pension funds | News | citizensvoice.com
Car slams into home in Lower Saucon Township | Lehigh Valley Regional News | wfmz.com
Cumberland County plans informational sessions for interested CASA volunteers – pennlive.com
Pitt
Buttigieg visits Pittsburgh to tout $142 million federal investment in infrastructure – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
‘Where are all the people I love?’ Pittsburgh community remembers Fern Hollow two years later | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
At Shell’s cracker plant in Beaver County, it was a rocky first year | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pennsylvania degrees could be more affordable under Gov. Josh Shapiro’s higher ed plan | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Flooding in Pittsburgh sees 1 person rescued, roads closed | TribLIVE.com
Philly
New initiative aims to protect Philadelphia student athletes in NIL deals – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Casey builds re-election case in campaign speech | Local News | phillytrib.com
SEPTA looks to sign more station naming rights deals amid budget woes – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Penn Medicine opts out of deal to buy Brandywine Hospital from Tower Health – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
SEPTA could cut services by 20%, raise fares as soon as this fall, CEO warns | Local News | phillytrib.com
‘It’ll be huge’: Cecil B. Moore Library next to be renovated by Rebuild | Local News | phillytrib.com
Washington
Pa. Sen. Bob Casey hosts campaign event with Mayor Cherelle Parker, discusses support for labor | The Daily Pennsylvanian (thedp.com)
Bill would reduce cost of child care through tax credits | News | bradfordera.com
U.S. Senate panel examines quality, costs of assisted living centers – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
PA Senator Casey releases latest “Greedflation” Report (abc27.com)
Eye on the Capitol: How Casey, Fetterman, Kelly voted last week | Local News | ncnewsonline.com
New report from Sen. Casey’s office details the pervasiveness of ‘junk fees’ – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
