Legislature
Bipartisanship in Harrisburg: Saval, Solomon and smart housing policy (thephiladelphiacitizen.org)
Pa. lawmakers lash out at elimination of property tax relief mechanism (mcall.com)
Pa. counties want to count mail-in ballots early. State lawmakers have yet to agree. | WITF
Editorial: New DUI laws can save lives | Opinion | meadvilletribune.com
Schwank Helps Secure CFA Grant for Berks Industrial Development Authority – BCTV
Carrie Furnace gets $7.5M in state funding to move forward with redevelopment | TribLIVE.com
Schools, businesses and housing efforts get Pennsylvania budget money | 90.5 WESA
Opinion: Pa. General Assembly end runs governor – Times News Online (tnonline.com)
Coronavirus – COVID-19
When It Comes to COVID, What is America’s ‘Long’ Game? – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
Johnstown free clinic offering COVID-19 shots for kids | Coronavirus | tribdem.com
Business/Jobs
Inovio is cutting its workforce by 18% – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Crime/Punishment
Erie, PA police chief seeks additional officers to create Crisis Unit (goerie.com)
Following Uvalde shooting, Dunmore police train at high school | Education | thetimes-tribune.com
Editorial: The Allegheny County Jail needs new leadership | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
When typos aren’t accidental | The Grammarian (inquirer.com)
Education
Pittsburgh Public Schools to name next superintendent Thursday | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Letter to the editor: Parents have right to decide what children see | TribLIVE.com
Loan forgiveness may be close for students claiming borrower defense : NPR
Elections/Politics
Pennsylvania certifies primary election in 64 of 67 counties | TribLIVE.com
Pennsylvania certifies primary election in every county but Berks, Lancaster, and Fayette | WITF
Five Pennsylvania state Senate races to watch – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Biden approval hits another new low as more Democrats sour on him, poll finds : NPR
Majority thinks Trump is to blame for Jan. 6 but won’t face charges, poll finds : NPR
Fetterman: ‘100% able’ to run for Pa. Senate after stroke | WITF
PA Sen. Race: Fetterman says he’s ‘feeling really good’ in first interview since stroke (abc27.com)
Gubernatorial Candidate Spotlight Series: Why are you running? (broadandliberty.com)
PA Governor Race: Midstate church responds to controversial Mastriano film premiere (abc27.com)
Doug Mastriano, Pa. candidate for governor, makes pitch to GOP governors group (inquirer.com)
AP-NORC poll: Majority want Congress to keep abortion legal | News | tribdem.com
Colorado canvassing raises concerns about voter intimidation : NPR
Nikki Haley hints at 2024 White House bid: ‘Sometimes it takes a woman’ (abc27.com)
Transportation
Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority submits letter of intention (dailylocal.com)
Health
Gun violence costs stretch beyond the loss of life, two new studies find : NPR
Could IVF treatment be in legal jeopardy in states with abortion bans? : Shots – Health News : NPR
Chester County fighting opioid overdoses with life-saving medication – Daily Local
Monkeypox considered by WHO to be declared global emergency (inquirer.com)
State News
Biden to visit Wilkes-Barre Thursday (abc27.com)
City, Wilkes University prepare for historic presidential visit by Biden | News | citizensvoice.com
Mike Kelly votes against federal protections for same-sex, interracial marriage (goerie.com)
U.S. Rep. Scott Perry votes in favor of bill to protect gay marriage (ydr.com)
National News
Multigenerational households are more common, with finances a leading reason : NPR
Astronomers poring through images from new space telescope : NPR
The Marines are set to have their first Black 4-star general : NPR
As Ukraine’s war grinds on, soldiers are outgunned and injuries are rising : NPR
Key gas pipeline from Russia to Europe restarts after a break for maintenance : NPR
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigns after his government implodes : NPR
Uvalde school superintendent recommends board fire embattled police chief | WITF
Local News
Crystal Cave near Kutztown celebrates 150th anniversary of Grand Illumination (readingeagle.com)
Solar panels and charging stations suggested in Durham Township | The Bucks County Herald
Montgomery County offering sign on bonus for new hires (mainlinemedianews.com)
Bucks County mom launches Facebook group to address formula shortage (theintell.com)
How Erie County towns spent $6.3M in American Rescue Plan funding (goerie.com)
Upper Darby Council again adjourns without carrying out township business – Delco Times
Former city mayor appointed to Reading Redevelopment Authority board (readingeagle.com)
Public meetings set for proposed Bucks County sewer sale to Aqua Pa. (inquirer.com)
Pitt
Philly
Philly tap water is A-OK, according to latest report | Local News | phillytrib.com
Philadelphia 76ers explore building privately funded arena (poconorecord.com)
New report details pandemic impact on Philly housing and homelessness | Local News | phillytrib.com
Sixers new arena proposal at 10th and Market would demolish part of Fashion District (inquirer.com)
Philadelphia, Pa. heat wave continues with heat emergency, hot weather forecast (inquirer.com)
Washington
Biden will unveil $37B plan to hire cops, reduce crime | News | citizensvoice.com
Biden announces modest climate actions; pledges more to come – Daily Local
Pressure on Senate GOP after same-sex marriage passes House | TribLIVE.com
A bipartisan Senate group announces a deal on reforming the Electoral Count Act | WITF
Senators propose changes to electors law after Capitol riot | TribLIVE.com
SBA 7(a) should include fintechs, lawmakers sway – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Analysis: Trump’s TV obsession helped define Jan. 6 too : NPR
Census citizenship question history revealed in Trump memo : NPR