Hate Crimes
Lawmakers introduce bills to strengthen PA hate crime legislation
Gun Safety
Bill proposed to eliminate conceal carry permit requirement in PA
https://fox43.com/2019/05/12/bill-proposed-to-eliminate-conceal-carry-permit-requirement-in-pa/
Education
Rep. Sappey to introduce trauma informed education legislation
Newsmakers to Feature SHINE After School Program
https://www.pahomepage.com/news/newsmakers-to-feature-shine-after-school-program/1996017852
Mon Valley Career students put on a show for Labor secretary
https://observer-reporter.com/business/mon-valley-career-students-put-on-a-show-for-labor/article_e0db516e-7334-11e9-b54a-9ba770b6649f.html
Pa. House OKs expansion of EITC program
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2019/05/pa-house-oks-expansion-of-eitc-program/
PA State Board Of Education Giving Its Support To Gov. Wolf’s Schooling Proposals
https://beavercountyradio.com/news/pa-state-board-of-education-giving-its-support-to-gov-wolfs-schooling-proposals/
Veterans Affairs
State Sen. Pam Iovino named minority chairwoman of veterans affairs committee
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20190510/state-sen-pam-iovino-named-minority-chairwoman-of-veterans-affairs-committee
Cannabis Legalization
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Brings His Marijuana Listening Tour To Pittsburgh
https://www.wesa.fm/post/lt-gov-john-fetterman-brings-his-marijuana-listening-tour-pittsburgh
Local Development
Community center slated for shuttered Wilmerding Y gets $75,000 boost from local business
Companies receive grants to cut costs and energy consumption
https://www.pottsmerc.com/business/companies-receive-grants-to-cut-costs-and-energy-consumption/article_e66d10c8-71da-11e9-8007-6bf80d9b6d1d.html
Five new low-interest loans approved through Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
https://pennbizreport.com/news/13014-five-new-low-interest-loans-approved-through-pennsylvania-industrial-development-authority/
Infrastructure
Lawmaker proposes new highway to link Mon-Fayette Expressway to Pittsburgh
Guest Editorial: Time to get together on infrastructure
https://cumberlink.com/opinion/editorial/guest-editorial-time-to-get-together-on-infrastructure/article_5571eacd-83c8-50a7-8342-36f7b93deb24.html
Corrections
Deal with state would sell old SCI Pittsburgh site for $1 to Manchester Bidwell
Pipelines
Mariner East II provides a chance to define regulatory roles
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/05/mariner-east-ii-provides-a-chance-to-define-regulatory-roles.html
Climate Change
LETTER: More climate action needed
https://observer-reporter.com/opinion/letters/letter-more-climate-action-needed/article_4ac0176c-7269-11e9-8e7d-3343679e38e6.html