Legislature
Pa. nearing budget deadline without a final plan in place (abc27.com)
Wolf, lawmakers struggle to forge 2022-23 budget despite $12B financial cushion – pennlive.com
Pennsylvania lawmakers have plenty of abortion proposals to offer the next governor | WITF
Roe v. Wade overturned: Pennsylvania reacts (wtae.com)
Reactions to SCOTUS decision predictably mixed in Pa. | News | dailyitem.com
PA Officials From Montco React To SCOTUS Overturning Roe v. Wade | Abington, PA Patch
Local reaction intense to Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling – Daily Local
Reactions to SCOTUS decision predictably mixed in Pa. | News | dailyitem.com
READ: Pa.’s elected leaders react to SCOTUS’ abortion ruling | Pennsylvania News | wfmz.com
Local Politicians, Groups React To Overturning Of Roe V. Wade – LevittownNow.com
New family planning services rules proposed | News, Sports, Jobs – Times Observer
Education voucher program works its way through the Pa. Senate | News, Sports, Jobs – Times Observer
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats call for 3-month state gas tax suspension (wgal.com)
State Senator Proposes Gas Tax Holiday in Pennsylvania – Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA
Senate advances workforce development initiative – Pennsylvania Business Report (pennbizreport.com)
Use of ARPA and surplus funds are part of PA budget debate (poconorecord.com)
Advocates Urge PA Lawmakers to Pass Patient Safety Act – Beaver County Radio
Education voucher program works its way through the Pennsylvania Senate | State | wfmz.com
Editorial: Pennsylvania needs stricter rules on fireworks (dailylocal.com)
Housing assistance programs in Chester County awarded more than $2.8 million – Daily Local
$500,000 state grant geared toward revitalizing Collegeville block (pottsmerc.com)
Bill signed to name part of Broad Street after Dr. Frank Boston – thereporteronline
Coronavirus – COVID-19
Covid variants inevitable as long as virus continues to spread, doctors say | TribLIVE.com
Pfizer’s omicron booster improves immune response, company says (inquirer.com)
Business/Jobs
How a massive refinery shortage is contributing to high gas prices : NPR
Did corporate greed fuel inflation? It’s not biggest culprit – Reading Eagle
Boeing faces ‘competitive labor market’ and design delays, Pentagon watchdog says (inquirer.com)
Crime/Punishment
Conflicting reports, gaps in data obscure true number of Pa. law enforcement agencies · Spotlight PA
Rep. Daritha Parker: Act now to reduce Pa. gun deaths (goerie.com)
Shippensburg man who fought police on Jan. 6, planned to storm Capitol, pleads guilty | WITF
Education
$8.1B in student loan relief has been approved under revamped program: Do you qualify? (abc27.com)
CCP pays off students’ unpaid balances for the second year | Local News | phillytrib.com
Luzerne County Community College tuition up 4% | Education | standardspeaker.com
Daniel Boone Schools release financial specifics of new contract for bus services (readingeagle.com)
Elections/Politics
Anonymous Lawmakers Leak New Election Funding Details | (wkok.com)
All eyes on Pa. governor’s race, as Josh Shapiro rallies in Philly for abortion rights – WHYY
The future of abortion in Pennsylvania is on the ballot this fall (delcotimes.com)
Democrats in Pennsylvania hope to harness outrage, sadness after abortion ruling | WITF
More than 1 million voters switch to Republican party in warning for Democrats | ABC27
SCOTUS ‘Dobbs’ Decision Could Impact PA Governor’s Race – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
PA officials clash over bill critics compare to Don’t Say Gay law (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Editorial: The Republicans who said no to Trump and paid for it | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Health
Guest opinion: Reducing stigma to combat opioid epidemic (readingeagle.com)
WHO panel: Monkeypox not a global emergency ‘at this stage’ (inquirer.com)
State News
Roe v. Wade overturned: What will it mean for abortion in Pennsylvania? (nextpittsburgh.com)
National News
Poll: Majorities oppose Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and worry about other rights : NPR
Thomas opinion strikes fear in Democrats over how far court will go | ABC27
Abortion rights supporters protested nationwide through the weekend : NPR
End of Roe v. Wade means men who cause pregnancies will face more economic pain : NPR
Rep. Mary Miller calls Roe decision ‘victory for white life’ | News | phillytrib.com
Stars use BET Awards stage to criticize Roe v. Wade ruling – pennlive.com
Russia hits Ukraine, including Kyiv, with long-range missile strikes : NPR
WNBA star Brittney Griner due in Russian court for preliminary hearing (inquirer.com)
Local News
Abortion in Pennsylvania: Poconos reacts to Roe v. Wade decision (poconorecord.com)
With fewer volunteers, fire departments fear rising response times (ydr.com)
Erie Pride Parade and Festival draws thousands downtown (goerie.com)
Delaware County announces plan to help residents deal with summer heat – Delco Times
Thaddeus Kirkland: Don’t bring Chester back to parking chaos – Delco Times
Bucks County’s average home sold for a higher price year over year (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Report on Chester County Department of Emergency Services issues won’t be released – Daily Local
Bethlehem debates whether to sell retiring police officers their weapons (mcall.com)
Nockamixon to further consider groundwater preservation ordinance | The Bucks County Herald
PrideFest fills Public Square with music, food and fun | News | citizensvoice.com
Luzerne County Council might hire firm to administer Rescue Plan funding | News | citizensvoice.com
Pitt
Area clergy split on Roe v. Wade ruling | TribLIVE.com
Summer food programs providing free meals to kids in need look for more participation | TribLIVE.com
Allegheny County detectives seek tips from public about shooting in Wilkinsburg | TribLIVE.com
Philly
Urban League of Philadelphia gets $350,000 for housing program | Local News | phillytrib.com
Mayor’s $5.8B budget gets final approval from City Council | Local News | phillytrib.com
Philadelphia police funding: Significant increase for police in new city budget (inquirer.com)
Washington
Biden signs landmark gun measure, says ‘lives will be saved’ | News | phillytrib.com
President Joe Biden signs gun safety bill (poconorecord.com)
Biden signs gun safety bill into law | WITF
G7 unveils Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment : NPR
G-7 leaders confer with Zelenskyy, prep new aid for Ukraine | News | tribdem.com
Biden must take stronger action on abortion, Senate Democrats say | WITF