Legislature
In Pa., local cops can’t use radar to catch speeders. That could soon change
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/radar-speeding-ticket-police-pennsylvania-municipal-bill-rothman-fines-20180618.html
Republicans move to remake court after gerrymandering case
http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation/20180617_ap_caf3920354564196945026db15e2a7d9.html
Berks commissioner explains why he’s hosting redistricting discussion
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-county-leader-explains-why-hes-hosting-discussion-on-redistricting
Pennsylvania state senator wants U.S. to open up to Cuba for trade
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/state-senator-wants-us-to-open-up-cuba-for-trade
Paying for emergency care
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/06/paying-for-emergency-care/
Protect kids from lead
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/protect-kids-from-lead-1.2350341
CRIZ designation would boost Erie redevelopment: Sen. Dan Laughlin
http://www.goerie.com/opinion/20180617/criz-designation-would-boost-erie-redevelopment-sen-dan-laughlin
Budget
Election could be incentive for on-time Pennsylvania budget
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/election-could-be-incentive-for-on-time-pennsylvania-budget
Business
DuPont spends $200M+ to create its future in historic Experimental Station
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/dupont-dow-merger-experimental-station-dexsta-crispr-biosciences-20180618.html
Former WEA workers to celebrate history ahead of closure
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/former-wea-workers-to-celebrate-history-ahead-of-closure-1.2351247
Crime/Punishment
Incarcerated vets get second chance through re-entry program
https://www.timesleader.com/news/708378/incarcerated-vets-get-second-chance-through-re-entry-program
Bishop apologizes ahead of grand jury report
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/bishop-apologizes-ahead-of-grand-jury-report-1.2351245
Education
Four school districts outperform others in annual Grading Our Schools analysis
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/four-school-districts-outperform-others-in-annual-grading-our-schools-analysis-1.2350763
Erie-area school cafeterias close, but summer lunch program steps in
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180618/erie-area-school-cafeterias-close-but-summer-lunch-program-steps-in
Elections/Politics
A deeper dive into Pennsylvania’s latest political poll
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/john_baer/franklin-marshall-poll-governors-race-pennsylvania-20180617.html
Problem Solvers Caucus parent group was behind $277K in super-PAC spending for U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker and $3 million for others
https://lancasteronline.com/news/politics/problem-solvers-caucus-parent-group-was-behind-k-in-super/article_0d8cfbfe-70d9-11e8-8936-d7d0c62fc95e.html
Cambria Democrats select leader
http://www.tribdem.com/news/cambria-democrats-select-leader/article_276114be-72a7-11e8-bcf1-1bfb8f6aacee.html
Chester County Democrats, Republicans elect leaders
http://www.pottsmerc.com/general-news/20180616/chester-county-democrats-republicans-elect-leaders
Local News
Tornado recovery continues in W-B Twp.
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/tornado-recovery-continues-in-w-b-twp-1.2351241
Valley with a Heart donates toys to area police departments
https://www.timesleader.com/news/local/708384/valley-with-a-heart-donates-toys-to-area-police-departments
Eleven Luzerne County employees hired in May
https://www.timesleader.com/news/708350/eleven-luzerne-county-employees-hired-in-may
Annual Noxen Rattlesnake Roundup a success
http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/annual-noxen-rattlesnake-roundup-a-success-1.2351206
Scranton funding fix of backyard holes
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-funding-fix-of-backyard-holes-1.2351271
Process blamed for tax blunder
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/process-blamed-for-tax-blunder-1.2351026
Payroll tax may benefit Hazleton
http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/payroll-tax-may-benefit-hazleton-1.2351178
Greensburg business owners unite to revitalize downtown
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13764455-74/greensburg-business-owners-unite-to-revitalize-downtown
New Kensington to honor Brian Shaw with community day
http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13761064-74/new-kensington-to-honor-brian-shaw-with-community-day
Erie sewer plant upgrades could reach $70 million
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180618/erie-sewer-plant-upgrades-could-reach-70-million
Citizens group plays role in Erie Coke permit application
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180618/citizens-group-plays-role-in-erie-coke-permit-application
National News
Will Amazon’s work to kill a Seattle tax spook other cities?
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/06/17/Will-Amazon-s-work-to-kill-Seattle-tax-spook-other-cities/stories/201806020230
Armed civilian kills gunman, stops shooting spree at a Walmart in Washington state
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/06/18/Armed-civilian-kills-gunman-shooting-spree-Tumwater-Washington-Walmart/stories/201806180076
Hundreds of children wait in Border Patrol facility
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/hundreds-of-children-wait-in-border-patrol-facility/article_1aff6adc-72c9-11e8-b2a1-9fd058a951c7.html
Philly
Mayor Kenney thrilled as Philly shines in North America’s 2026 World Cup bid triumph
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/soccer/north-america-2026-world-cup-soccer-philadelphia-lincoln-financial-field-20180616.html
Attacking people in poverty for buying birthday cakes and other treats with food stamps
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/food-stamps-lobsters-birthday-cakes-snap-poverty-20180617.html
‘Enough is enough’: Philly school unions boiling over assaults on staff
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/principals-teachers-assaults-violence-philadelphia-schools-20180615.html
Pitt
Child migrants separated from families being housed at Holy Family Institute in Emsworth
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/06/17/Child-migrants-separated-from-families-being-housed-at-Holy-Family-Institute/stories/201806160074
On the road again: Get clarity on Uber’s autonomous-vehicle testing
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/06/18/On-the-road-again-Get-clarity-on-Uber-s-autonomous-vehicle-testing/stories/201806160006
Post-Gazette publisher: Rogers ‘obsessed with Trump’
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13770067-74/post-gazette-publisher-rogers-obsessed-with-trump
State News
Suspect critically wounded in officer-involved shooting in Fayette County
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/06/17/Police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-Fayette-County/stories/201806170158
Diseased deer killed at game farm
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/outdoors/2018/06/17/Diseased-deer-killed-at-game-farm-Pennsylvania-hunting-chronic-wasting-disease-CWD-wildlife-management/stories/201806180051
Police procedure: In Aliquippa, right moves in a complex murder case
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/06/18/Police-procedure-In-Aliquippa-right-moves-in-a-complex-murder-case/stories/201806160041
Dairy downturn slams W.Pa. farmers
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13748580-74/dairy-downturn-slams-wpa-farmers
Air quality alert issued for several Western Pennsylvania counties
http://triblive.com/local/regional/13772461-74/air-quality-alert-issued-for-several-western-pennsylvania-counties
Westmoreland County water named best tasting in Pennsylvania
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13770268-74/westmoreland-county-water-named-best-tasting-in-pennsylvania
Code requires Pa. buildings withstand 90 mph winds
https://www.timesleader.com/news/708273/code-requires-pa-buildings-withstand-90-mph-winds
Former POWs have poignant reunion in Leesport
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/poignant-reunion-of-former-pows-in-leesport
Editorial: U.S. attorney shows welcome interest in Berks
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-us-attorney-shows-welcome-interest-in-berks
Washington
Melania Trump says U.S. should govern ‘with heart’
http://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/13771102-74/melania-trump-says-us-should-govern-with-heart