Legislature
Bill to allow immigrants, DACA recipients to teach in Pennsylvania (abc27.com)
Bill to allow immigrants, DACA recipients to teach in Pennsylvania (wtaj.com)
Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces “Do Not Sell Firearm Registry” bill (abc27.com)
Comitta highlights school performances for ‘Theater in Our Schools Month’ – Daily Local
Pa. senator gives birth in office, forces new paradigm (audacy.com)
Pa. Senate passes TikTok ban on state devices, networks (audacy.com)
Who is PA Senator Cris Dush? · Spotlight PA
Pashinski, O’Mara seek reform of hospital closure process | Times Leader
Josh Shapiro’s Pa. budget proposes legal marijuana tax (inquirer.com)
Gov. Shapiro: State budget focuses on ‘commonsense investments’ | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com
Reaction to PA Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget (phillyburbs.com)
Pennsylvania counties see potential mental health funding boost as a “down payment” | WITF
Pennsylvania school allies criticize Shapiro’s budget plan | ABC27
High rate may undermine Shapiro’s weed tax bounty (broadandliberty.com)
Temple University Police Department awarded $1.7 million grant – CBS Philadelphia (cbsnews.com)
Temple Police awarded security grant from state – WHYY
Renovations Underway At Gather Place Museum In Yardley | Yardley, PA Patch
Berks and Chester counties receive more than $5 million for housing programs (dailylocal.com)
Former Bucks County district attorney approved as PA attorney general (phillyburbs.com)
Business/Jobs
Inflation and money woes are forcing Americans to delay medical care : Shots – Health News : NPR
General Motors offering buyouts : NPR
Editorial: Scrap noncompete agreements | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Temple reaches another tentative agreement with striking graduate student union (inquirer.com)
COVID-19
Crime/Punishment
Should Pennsylvania abolish the death penalty? | Pro/Con (inquirer.com)
Cumberland County prison inmates graduate from food training program (abc27.com)
Donor’s $125,000 helps Brookhaven hire new police officers (delcotimes.com)
Official says medical needs increasing at Berks jail (readingeagle.com)
Education
Midstate school districts facing serious funding issues (abc27.com)
Penn State forecasts layoffs amid budget crunch · Spotlight PA
Can the public know if outside groups are paying Penn State salaries? | WITF
Pgh. School Principals, Vice Principals Could Get Right To Unionize | Pittsburgh, PA Patch
Carol Birks hired as ASD superintendent with $250K salary | Lehigh Valley Regional News | wfmz.com
Carol Birks hired as superintendent of Allentown schools (mcall.com)
Electric vehicle education evolving in Northeast Pennsylvania | News | thetimes-tribune.com
Sprinkler system adds to cost of school in former TV station | Education | standardspeaker.com
Elections/Politics
National
Joe Biden Philadelphia visit: A budget proposal, and his reelection pitch (inquirer.com)
Far-right Florida groups look to capitalize on political climate. : NPR
California’s Shasta County ditches Dominion Voting Systems : NPR
South Carolina House OKs hate crime bill, sends it to Senate | Across America | phillytrib.com
When will Americans flood the streets to protest our broken, corrupt Supreme Court? (inquirer.com)
Statewide
Malcolm Kenyatta announces run for Pennsylvania Auditor General (abc27.com)
Former Pennsylvania Senate candidate Malcolm Kenyatta to run for auditor general – WFIN Local News
District/Local
Philadelphia mayor race: Cherelle Parker follows endorsements with TV ads (inquirer.com)
Transportation
Norfolk Southern budges on safety reform amid derailment recovery | National | thecentersquare.com
Norfolk Southern brings apology, aid to derailment hearing (dailylocal.com)
Casey, Shaw Testify at U.S. Senate Norfolk Southern Hearing (politicspa.com)
Pittsburgh International Airport unveils plans for tunnel to connect terminals (nextpittsburgh.com)
Train petition signatures approach 10,000 as deadline nears | News | thetimes-tribune.com
Gun Safety
As the ranks of Black gun owners grow, the Second Amendment finds fresh support (inquirer.com)
States with the highest rate of gun-related fatalities | National News | thetimes-tribune.com
Health
What is Healthier Allegheny? A 5-year plan you need to know about (nextpittsburgh.com)
LVHN: patient information from ransomware attack released online (poconorecord.com)
Over-the-counter access to naloxone supported | News | standardspeaker.com
State News
Pennsylvania Veterans Museum observes National Vietnam War Veterans Day (delcotimes.com)
Biden sends wishes to hospitalized Fetterman: ‘We’re with you, pal’ – pennlive.com
Parts of Pa. could see snow, rain, mix this week: Check the map for details – pennlive.com
Gisele Fetterman creates social media stir after battling Pa. fire ‘like a boss’ – pennlive.com
National News
Prosecutors signal criminal charges for Trump are likely | News | phillytrib.com
Lawyer: Trump invited to testify before NY grand jury | Times Leader
Lachlan Murdoch defends Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott as defamation trial looms : NPR
Russia fired hypersonic missiles on Ukraine in its latest barrage : NPR
Matamoros kidnapping: Bodies of 2 slain Americans return to the U.S. : NPR
German police say 8 are dead in Jehovah’s Witnesses hall shooting : NPR
China’s Xi Jinping gets 5 more years as state president : NPR
ChatGPT’s impact on grammar, cyberbullying, and the future of language | Opinion (inquirer.com)
Netanyahu’s attack on Israel’s judiciary also impacts the United States (inquirer.com)
Local News
After Montco’s rejection Lower Merion BOC begins rescinding new ward map – Mainline Media News
New Coffee Shop, Florist Pops in West Chester (vista.today)
Prospect Homes residents told to vacate properties amid ‘structural inspection’ | News | tribdem.com
Northampton full-time paid fire service is first in Bucks County (phillyburbs.com)
Valley Forge Tourism Board hosting first Freedom from Hunger Spring Drive (dailylocal.com)
Preparations begin for York’s 37th annual Saint Patrick Day Parade (abc27.com)
Allentown homes have a lead paint problem. Here’s how the city is working to fix it (mcall.com)
LANTA is making changes to Lehigh Valley bus routes. Will your commute be affected? (mcall.com)
The Electric City gets first electric vehicle fleet | News | thetimes-tribune.com
Cognetti to Friendly Sons: Thanks, but no thanks | News | thetimes-tribune.com
Some Luzerne County American Rescue Plan applicant scores released | Times Leader
Pitt
Walnut Capital sues over land for Oakland Crossings (nextpittsburgh.com)
Artist creates Route 28 sound barriers that are pleasing to eyes, ears | TribLIVE.com
Philly
Philly Council approves plan to require hiring of chief public safety director (inquirer.com)
City Council votes to create chief public safety director | Local News | phillytrib.com
AKAs honor one founder in ceremonies in Philly | Local News | phillytrib.com
Why do Philadelphians fight loss of street parking? Experts discuss and debate. (inquirer.com)
Swarthmore condo fight, Darrell Clarke’s development legacy, and housing market tips (inquirer.com)
Nicole C. Fisher, nurse manager at CHOP and tireless volunteer, has died at 42 (inquirer.com)
Washington
Outside groups take a first stab at a Supreme Court ethics code : NPR
Here’s what’s in Biden’s 2024 budget plan : NPR
Biden set to unveil federal budget proposal: What to expect (wesh.com)
Biden lays out his budget plan, challenges GOP to follow suit | News | phillytrib.com
Health data breach hitting Congress ‘could be extraordinary’ (inquirer.com)
GOP Leader McConnell remains in hospital after concussion (inquirer.com)