Legislature
Revolutionizing Higher Education: Governor Shapiro’s Groundbreaking Blueprint – MyChesCo
Pennsylvania bill would ban credit card use for online gaming — CDC Gaming Reports
PA lawmakers introduce bill limiting payment options for online – WFMJ.com
Boomi’s Conshohocken headquarters will add more tech cred to the Philly suburbs (inquirer.com)
There’s no excuse for inaction on climate change in Pennsylvania | Opinion – pennlive.com
Minimum wage debate persists in Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Handling mental illness is complicated at all levels of criminal justice system | TribLIVE.com
Budget talks center around now or later spending – The Record Online (therecord-online.com)
Pennsylvania’s health care access ‘still in the dark ages’ | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Business/Jobs
Central Pa. sportswear retailer shares both good and bad news – pennlive.com
Central Pa. plant to close; as many as 130 people to be laid off – pennlive.com
Beloved crafts retailer is on the brink of Chapter 11 bankruptcy – pennlive.com
COVID-19
Crime/Punishment
Cumberland County death being investigated by police – pennlive.com
Pa. thieves steal trailer, leave chickens behind: cops | Today in Pa. – pennlive.com
N.J. infant killed, parents injured in apparent attack by family dog: police – pennlive.com
Education
Who Needs Paper? Many Students Embrace the All-Digital SAT. – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
The SAT Is Now Fully Digital for the Remote-Learning Generation – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Here’s What It’s Like to Take the New SAT – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Elections/Politics
What fuels candidates’ bids for a seat in Pa. legislature (mcall.com)
Environment
Snow squalls, strong winds to affect central Pa. as large rainstorm exits – pennlive.com
Transportation
PennDOT updates automated school bus enforcement law | ABC27
PennDOT, Pa. Turnpike announce start of work zone speed safety camera program – pennlive.com
State News
What to know about Shapiro’s proposed $10.3M agriculture innovation program | WITF
Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation Responds to SOTU (politicspa.com)
Pennsylvania’s health care system ‘always lagging behind’ | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
PA Fish and Boat Commission continues pre-season trout stocking (abc27.com)
Pennsylvania’s health care access ‘still in the dark ages’ | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Planned Parenthood Keystone to recognize union for non-medical staff | WITF
National News
Biden Budget Will Underscore Divide With Republicans and Trump – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
The State of the Union Was Rowdy for Biden’s Election-Year Speech – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
A U.S. ship is headed to Gaza to help build a temporary pier for aid shipments : NPR
Authorities trying to help sperm whale beached off Florida’s Gulf Coast – pennlive.com
Texas helicopter crash kills 2 National Guard members, Border Patrol agent : NPR
Boeing says it can’t find documents on the door plug that blew off mid-air : NPR
The U.S. prison population is graying fast. Prisons aren’t ready : NPR
Spare change donated at checkout raises millions for charities : NPR
Judge upholds Biden program allowing migrants from 4 countries : NPR
‘Oppenheimer’ wins best picture at Academy Awards, Emma Stone takes best actress – Times Leader
Local News
Easton board game cafe building a community of game lovers (mcall.com)
Luzerne County Election Board discusses shading of ovals on ballots – Times Leader
Little Theatre brings ‘The Secret Garden’ to the stage | Arts & Living | citizensvoice.com
Pitt
New government spending law contains $105 million for Western Pa. | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
CROWN Act at front of mind for Black Pittsburghers | TribLIVE.com
Pittsburgh’s police staffing woes mirror a national trend | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
Philadelphia schools see gains in student reading performance | Local News | phillytrib.com
Nation’s first council for Black Muslims launches in Philadelphia | Local News | phillytrib.com
City Council holds hearing on maternal deaths and health disparities | Local News | phillytrib.com
Washington
Senator Fetterman blasts Hamas ‘cowards’ hiding behind Ramadan (ussanews.com)