Legislature
Momentum growing for killing the Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement before it takes effect
There’s less precedent for regional judicial elections than lawmakers suggest
Editorial: Bipartisanship cast aside in redistricting effort
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-bipartisanship-cast-aside-in-redistricting-effort
On Politics: Aument wades into redistricting battle; Lancaster Democrat gets write-in victory; and Wagner reacts to F&M poll
Employment First bill sent to Wolf
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/06/employment-first-bill-sent-to-wolf/
Administration
Wolf announces grants to help students, businesses thrive
Berks business owners react to governor’s licensing proposal
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-business-owners-react-to-governors-licensing-proposal
Business
Pennsylvania board issues split decision on Sunoco’s Mariner East pipelines
Payroll company ADP confirms its move to downtown Allentown, cites opportunity for growth in Lehigh Valley
http://www.mcall.com/business/mc-biz-allentown-city-center-adp-20180613-story.html
Crime/Punishment
Acting Aliquippa police chief removes department from Rachael DelTondo homicide probe
At women’s prison, a vision for success
Education
Anti-Semitic text messages and an alleged threat of school violence. Did a Chester County school district handle the situation correctly?
Child handcuffed by police sparks debate in Pa. school district
Reading School District is now hiring
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-school-district-is-now-hiring
AG’s office says it can’t help school district on bus contract issue
High schoolers get medical experience at LECOM summer academy
Are your school taxes going up?
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180615/are-your-school-taxes-going-up
Kids get hands-on with science at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Rick Santorum: There are no losers when we invest in early child care | Opinion
Hearing examines prosecutor in Penn State probe
As students face mounting pressure, teachers feel increasingly helpless | Perspective
It will cost in-state students $390 more next year to attend Penn College
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/it_will_cost_in-state_students.html#incart_river_index
Health Care
‘There was a need’: UPMC touts Ebensburg complex
Local News
Scranton bishop issues statement on immigration issue ahead of Sessions’ visit today
Several public pools, lakes to open Saturday
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/several-public-pools-lakes-to-open-saturday-1.2349926
Lackawanna County to distribute $105,000 in fresh fruit and vegetable vouchers to area seniors
City eyes higher fees, more needs for permits
http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/city-eyes-higher-fees-more-needs-for-permits-1.2349773
Parts of Lehigh Valley cities qualify for new federal tax breaks
A look at construction in Allentown’s NIZ — what’s here and what’s planned
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-niz-list-20180614-story.html
National News
Inspector General report faults Comey but finds no political bias in Clinton probe
Jeff Sessions points to the Bible in defense of separating immigrant families
New Jersey
New Jersey takes first sports bets: Gov. Murphy puts $20 on Devils to win Stanley Cup
Opioid Crisis
Glimmers of hope appear in opioid war
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/glimmers-of-hope-appear-in-opioid-war-1.2349719
Philly
Marching 16 miles, throughout the night, for suicide prevention
Philly prison guard gets jail time for assaulting inmate
Trashy ads? Philly approves large ads on 375 garbage cans
Council considers fair workweek standards for some employees
Mayor honors Restorative Justice Guild program graduates
Pitt
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette fires editorial cartoonist Rob Rogers
Officials probe Pittsburgh detective’s behavior with witnesses
Bishop Zubik calls for retaining asylum laws
Allegheny County, inmate settle suit over solitary confinement in jail
State News
Fire marshal: Fatal Bensalem blast was accidentally triggered by shop-vac
Gary Sinise Foundation provides smart home to wounded Marine in Lawrence County
Tornado confirmed in Wilkes-Barre storm, National Weather Service says
Gov. Wolf, officials thankful for minimal injuries, first responders in wake of storm
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/gov_wolf_officials_thankful_fo.html#incart_river_index
Blown away: Powerful tornado battered W-B Twp. business district
Community feeds hope in the tornado’s aftermath
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/community-feeds-hope-in-the-tornado-s-aftermath-1.2349829
For businesses, no contingency plan
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/for-businesses-no-contingency-plan-1.2349880
Twister history: Luzerne County has seen tornadoes before
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/twister-history-luzerne-county-has-seen-tornadoes-before-1.2349836
Bushy Run Battlefield expands history programs
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13763277-74/bushy-run-battlefield-expands-history-programs
DEP unveils new website to identify mine-subsidence risk
Tax reform leads to lower electricity rates
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/tax-reform-leads-to-lower-electricity-rates-1.2349713
In Lancaster County, gap between wages and rent has doubled since 2009
Fish and Boat commissioners seek delay in trout hatchery cuts
https://www.pennlive.com/pa-sportsman/2018/06/fish_and_boat_commissioners_se.html#incart_river_index
State agency schedules hearings on Grandview discrimination complaint
Transportation
Turnpike outlines plans to address McDonald area flooding
Residents respond to flooding in McDonald
Unity, Mt. Pleasant road projects trigger traffic pattern changes
Hempfield plans $2.2 million paving project
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13762152-74/hempfield-plans-22-million-paving-project
PennDOT to unveil plans for Unity Run bridge replacement, detour in Latrobe