Legislature
Pa. lawmakers propose $10K student-teacher stipend, rewards for mentors – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Pa. senators float involuntary commitment plan for people who overdose – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Bipartisan proposal seeks to establish student teacher stipend program – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
On railroads, Pennsylvania lacks regulatory power | State | theprogressnews.com
How Harrisburg Works: New caucuses, special election season, and the death of a bill – BCTV
Pa. Rep. Summer Lee introduces hazard pay bill for healthcare workers – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
PA property tax relief bill takes a step forward – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
How Harrisburg Works: New caucuses, special election season, and the death of a bill | WITF
Cherelle Parker talks health emergency, policy proposals in first post-primary public appearance – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
PA debates how to address abandoned oil, gas wells · Spotlight PA
On Uvalde anniversary, Pa. Dem’s bill looks to fortify schools | Thursday Morning Coffee – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Shapiro orders development of 10-year master plan to help older adults – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Gov. Josh Shapiro visits Lehigh County to propose funding increase to address student mental health | Pennsylvania News | wfmz.com
We must make it more affordable to become a teacher in Pennsylvania | Opinion – pennlive.com
PA Democrats turn to bonds in race to plug orphan wells · Spotlight PA
Pa. House panel approves blight-fighting bill | Friday Morning Coffee – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Pa. House moves legislation on Illegal dumping and retirement savings – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Business/Jobs
Popular home decor store sets opening date for 2nd Lehigh Valley location | Eat, Sip, Shop | wfmz.com
Crime/Punishment
Pennsylvania man sentenced to 5 years in prison for participation in Jan. 6 | WITF
School employee sent nude photos to central Pa. students, had sexual contact with teen: police – pennlive.com
Man who dumped 500 pounds of pasta in N.J. woods won’t be charged – pennlive.com
State Police charge Lancaster County man for indecent exposures (abc27.com)
Authorities: Parents charged after 7 children found to be living in deplorable conditions in Bucks | Southeastern Pennsylvania | wfmz.com
Education
Penn State accreditor seeks student life records · Spotlight PA State College
Year-round school, a new curriculum, enhanced safety: Here’s the Philly schools’ new 5-year plan – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
On Uvalde anniversary, Pa. Dem’s bill looks to fortify schools | Thursday Morning Coffee – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Pa. lawmakers propose $10K student-teacher stipend, rewards for mentors – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Senior pranksters won’t face criminal charges for vandalizing Susquehanna Township school: police – pennlive.com
Allentown School Board votes unanimously to make uniforms optional for students | Lehigh Valley Regional News | wfmz.com
The Common App Will Now Hide a Student’s Race and Ethnicity – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Texas’ Marlin High School delays graduation as seniors fail to meet requirements : NPR
Environment
Shell’s air pollution violations result in $10 million fine for Beaver County ethane cracker | StateImpact Pennsylvania (npr.org)
PA debates how to address abandoned oil, gas wells · Spotlight PA
Health
Pennsylvania sees drop in cancer deaths | Today in Pa. – pennlive.com
Indiana Reprimands Doctor Who Provided Abortion to 10-Year-Old Rape Victim – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Hundreds of Thousands Have Lost Medicaid Coverage Since Pandemic Protections Expired – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Ultraprocessed foods dominate Americans’ diets. Here’s what they’re doing to us : Shots – Health News : NPR
State News
‘The heart of a community’: Pennsylvania governor cuts ribbon on Allentown’s Valania Park (msn.com)
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro addresses youth mental health needs in visit to Parkland High School (msn.com)
Gov. Shapiro opens trail, boat access on Lehigh River at White Haven | News | citizensvoice.com
Shapiro’s pick for secretary of state subjected to unconventional confirmation vetting – pennlive.com
Runoff elections suggested for crowded primary races | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Lifestyle goals may spark rural renaissance | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Economic outlook projects modest growth in Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Remains of 5 more Native American children to be disinterred in Pennsylvania | WITF
PA troopers search Black, Hispanic drivers more: report · Spotlight PA
After nearly a month, jury selection ends in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre case – pennlive.com
Boating safety tips heading into Memorial Day weekend – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
National News
U.S. Supreme Court erodes WOTUS rule | National | thecentersquare.com
McMorris Rodgers calls out Spokane VA $35 million deficit | National | thecentersquare.com
Miyares files amicus brief supporting lawsuit critical of Biden administration | Virginia | thecentersquare.com
19 attorneys general urge Biden not to bypass Congress to raise debt ceiling | National | thecentersquare.com
Inflation Inched Higher in April, Reflecting Challenge for the Fed – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
A Brief History of Memorial Day – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
How the Employee Retention Tax Credit Became a Magnet for Fraud – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Debt Ceiling Is First Big Test for Hakeem Jeffries, the Top House Democrat – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Supreme Court narrows scope of Clean Water Act : NPR
Local News
Site of Harrisburg baseball field tragedy is poised for sweeping improvements – pennlive.com
Colorful mermaid drink from central Pa. food truck tastes like a tropical paradise: Best eats – pennlive.com
Central Pa. home destroyed by afternoon fire – pennlive.com
Unsanctioned ‘knockout’ contest in Harrisburg drew crowds and concerns, but not police – pennlive.com
Bear that attacked 2 Pa. children might have died days later: report – pennlive.com
Department of Human Services awards local woman for mental health services (abc27.com)
York County fire department to use new system to alert drivers (abc27.com)
Threats cancel drag queen story hour at York Pa. JCC Pride event (ydr.com)
Here’s the York County PA municipality that grew the most 2020-2022 (ydr.com)
Penn State football offering fans ‘one-of-a-kind’ experience at tunnel entrance — for $10,000 | State | thetimes-tribune.com
Pitt
Allegheny County sheriff announces arrest of teenage suspect for May 2021 shooting – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Police investigating triple shooting outside Swissvale mini-mart – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Pittsburgh city leaders streamline process, introduce standards for outdoor dining – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Family of former student filing lawsuit against Leechburg Area School District – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Braddock man arrested in one of state’s largest fentanyl seizures gets 14 to 24 years in prison – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Bakery Square expansion: Community benefits agreement could be the key | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jury set for Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Ex-Greensburg police chief accused of taking backpack of drugs from evidence room | TribLIVE.com
Morning Roundup: Grand jury to hear testimony on Pittsburgh Airbnb shooting | TribLIVE.com
Pittsburgh school board member critical of superintendent’s response to Oliver violence | TribLIVE.com
Philly
Saint Joe’s to start $300M in Hawk Hill development projects. Here’s what’s planned. – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Philadelphia superintendent unveils 5-year strategic plan | Local News | phillytrib.com
Club Quarters Philadelphia hotel heading for foreclosure after loan negotiations stall – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
City partners with Temple University to stem lifeguard shortage | Local News | phillytrib.com
Water shutoffs resume in Philly May 31, but new categories of residents are exempt | Local News | phillytrib.com
Police arrest two in Northeast carjackings | Local News | phillytrib.com
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack | News | phillytrib.com
Washington
GOP field in Pennsylvania Senate race still wide open as hard-right state lawmaker says he won’t run | News | impact601.com
Bob Casey reacts to possible Doug Mastriano U.S. Senate campaign (abc27.com)
Senator Casey speaks at York County manufacturing plant (abc27.com)
