Legislature
Lawmakers propose public eviction oversight after shooting (audacy.com)
Making education in Pa. ‘look different’ focus of Senate budget hearing – pennlive.com
State senators scrutinize Gov. Shapiro’s proposed education spending | News | sharonherald.com
Philly area slated to receive millions for home repairs – WHYY
Lax PA campaign finance, lobbying laws remain · Spotlight PA
Council seeks halt of state’s control over Philadelphia’s gun laws | Gunviolence | phillytrib.com
Philadelphia House Delegation to introduce legislation on gun violence | Local News | phillytrib.com
Bill requiring CO detectors in Pa. child care centers passes House committee (mcall.com)
State Rep. Dan Frankel to Be Honored With Shropshire Public Service Award :: exploreClarion.com
The new House Democratic majority in Harrisburg (thenorthsidechronicle.com)
Shapiro returns to Montgomery County for tour of 911 dispatch center (dailylocal.com)
Business/Jobs
Google’s content moderators demand ‘equal pay for equal work’ : NPR
Jobless benefit claims increasing throughout United States (abc27.com)
Pa.-based Boscov’s plans to open its 50th store, even its rivals are disappearing (inquirer.com)
COVID-19
COVID death rate higher for young people (abc27.com)
Crime/Punishment
How ‘swatting’ calls spread as schools face real threats | WITF
Editorial: Pain, panic and fear: the fallout of a faked school shooting report | TribLIVE.com
Man charged in 20-plus calls of false threats in US, Canada | WITF
Al Sharpton to focus on police mental health response after Irvo Otieno’s death : NPR
Delco fire police group names Fire Police Officer of the Year’ (delcotimes.com)
Education
Pennsylvania to implement school security training project – The Mon Valley Independent
ACLU files lawsuit against Saucon Valley School District over After School Satan Club (mcall.com)
PA districts have new way to catch drivers illegally passing school buses (phillyburbs.com)
As Temple starts looking for new president, questions remain | Local News | phillytrib.com
Editorial: Book banning movement threatens our communities (dailylocal.com)
Names of potential Temple University interim presidents begin to surface (inquirer.com)
Holocaust survivor shares his story with local students | News | citizensvoice.com
Superintendents’ forum: Advocating for Berks education needs (readingeagle.com)
Elections/Politics
National
Trump uses indictment to unify GOP, even as his vulnerabilities are glaring : NPR
Idaho legislature passes a so-called “abortion trafficking” bill : NPR
DeSantis, the Disney board and King Charles III: A power struggle, explained : NPR
Statewide
Western Pa. political leaders react to Trump indictment | TribLIVE.com
Gisele Barreto Fetterman pushes back on ‘power hungry wife’ description (abc27.com)
District/Local
Environment
Transportation
PennDOT supports speed cameras, transit-oriented development | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Train carrying ethanol derails in western Minnesota, evacuation lifted : NPR
5 things to know about what may be distracting drivers on the road with you – Daily Local
SEPTA’s plans to remake bus routes, schedules: what to know (inquirer.com)
Arnold Palmer airport awarded $855K for control tower improvements | TribLIVE.com
Sound barriers focus of info session on I-81 expansion project | News | citizensvoice.com
Gun Safety
Congresswoman Summer Lee speaks out on House floor about hoax shooting reports | TribLIVE.com
Health
Is involuntary psychiatric commitment making a policy comeback? : Shots – Health News : NPR
How Lehigh Valley hospitals are helping pregnant moms manage heart health risks (mcall.com)
Doylestown Hospital intends to sell Pine Run to Presbyterian Senior Living | The Bucks County Herald
LG Health eliminates about 65 jobs [update] | Local Business | lancasteronline.com
State News
Fetterman, Casey, Brown Introduce Rail Safety Legislation (politicspa.com)
Fetterman introduces rail safety proposal as first bill (abc27.com)
RGGI Will Cost PA Billions, Nonpartisan Review Says – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
National News
Trump Indictment, a First for a U.S. President, Tests Democracy – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Trump indicted in Stormy Daniels hush money case | ABC27
Trump calls his indictment ‘unthinkable,’ claims he’s ‘completely innocent’ (mcall.com)
Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime | News | phillytrib.com
Lawyer: Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime | WITF
French Anger at Macron Seeps Into Bordeaux – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Jury finds retired optometrist at fault for crashing into Gwyneth Paltrow : NPR
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, fire shows inhumane conditions, abuse migrants face : NPR
These are the states with the highest and lowest tax burdens, a report says : NPR
Local News
Resources for those impacted by West Reading chocolate factory explosion (readingeagle.com)
Revitalized Whitaker Center says new programs, fewer costs give it ‘bright future’ – pennlive.com
Bucks County food pantries see demand hike after SNAP aid ends (phillyburbs.com)
Pitt
Allegheny County hit with steep declines in population | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Allegheny County hit with steep declines in population | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
City Councilmember Johnson honors ‘Women on the Move’ | Local News | phillytrib.com
Why Philly Airbnb hosts are getting warnings about subpoenas (inquirer.com)
Washington
As debt ceiling talks stall, Speaker McCarthy says GOP may move its own bill : NPR