Legislature
Bill gives millions to 4 Pa. universities, freeze tuition | WITF
Marijuana legalization discussed at a Pa. House committee | WITF
Senate Democrats examine Pennsylvania’s urgent water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure challenges | Underground Construction (undergroundinfrastructure.com)
PA House passes $5M expansion of nonprofit security grant program – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Bills to expand protections against hate crime pass Pennsylvania House (abc27.com)
Midstate senator calls to make daylight saving time permanent (abc27.com)
Bill repealing ban on religious garb worn by teachers heads to Shapiro’s desk | News | bradfordera.com
Business/Jobs
Don’t tip? Then expect a slower DoorDash delivery – pennlive.com
Six Flags, Cedar Fair to merge into billion-dollar amusement company – pennlive.com
U.S. jobs report for October could show solid hiring as Fed watches for signs of inflation pressures | News | tribdem.com
U.S. Steel to cut more than 100 workers related to IT | TribLIVE.com
COVID-19
Vaccine trust plunges in U.S., with misinformation drowning out truth: survey – pennlive.com
Covid-19 treatments to enter market with hefty price tag | TribLIVE.com
Crime/Punishment
Pennsylvania nurse accused of killing 4 patients | WITF
After accusations of killing 2 patients, Pa. nurse charged with more crimes: AG – pennlive.com
Pa. man pleads guilty to killing his estranged wife at work – pennlive.com
Harrisburg man shot at 5 kids a week after posting $200k bail to get out of jail: police – pennlive.com
YouTuber charged with trespassing in abandoned, dilapidated Pa. mall: reports – pennlive.com
Education
Education funding debate comes to Wilkes-Barre | Times Leader
These are the highest-paying school districts in Pennsylvania – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
The Value of a Liberal Arts Degree: What’s the Return on Investment? – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Elections/Politics
Pa. 2023 election: Your last minute guide to voting · Spotlight PA
Pennsylvania court candidates make final push with election day looming (abc27.com)
Election 2023: PA Supreme Court (politicspa.com)
Carolyn Carluccio and Dan McCaffery speak on heated and critical race for Pa. Supreme Court, abortion and election laws – NBC10 Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com)
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Pennsylvania’s general election | AP News
State and local election workers quitting amid abuse, officials tell U.S. Senate panel – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Environment
Health versus wealth raised during well setback debate | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Pa. has updated how it defines an environmental justice area | WITF
PA Commonwealth Court strikes down RGGI · Spotlight PA
Pennsylvania partners with natural gas driller on air and water monitoring amid new regulatory push | AP News
Transportation
PA Turnpike closed at Beaver Valley for eastbound drivers this weekend – Pittsburgh Union Progress
Truckers ask Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro to use federal funds for more parking | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Gun Safety
‘The gun epidemic is terrorizing communities’: Panelists decry firearms in region | Local News | phillytrib.com
Gun Control News for Chester County – MyChesCo
The Maine Shooter Showed Warning Signs. Why Did No One Stop Him? – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Health
Time change: Sleep experts prefer standard over daylight saving time (axios.com)
With daylight savings approaching, it’s important for runners to keep safety in mind at night – Daily Local
What to know about the latest eyedrops recall | TribLIVE.com
Inflation, end of additional covid-era SNAP benefits increase need for food pantry assistance | TribLIVE.com
State News
Pa. governor announces agreement with CNX on fracking | StateImpact Pennsylvania (npr.org)
Shapiro signs bill to make Pa. Preferred Organic label permanent – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Here are new laws for Pennsylvania recently signed by Governor Shapiro (abc27.com)
PA officials react to feds easing capital requirement for broadband funding – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Advocates push states, including Pa. to take up ‘survivor-centered’ trafficking laws – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
USDA promotes rural energy investments in Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Pennsylvania’s low-income home energy assistance program application opens (abc27.com)
National News
Eric Trump testifies he wasn’t aware of dad’s financial statements, but emails show involvement – pennlive.com
Trump Asks Federal Appeals Court to Lift Gag Order in Election Case – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Trump 14th Amendment Disqualification Trial: What to Know About the Colorado Case – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Why certain states don’t observe daylight saving time (phillyburbs.com)
Daylight saving 2023: Here are the states that want it to end : NPR
Some U. S. makers of medical gloves say the industry needs government support. : Shots – Health News : NPR
Local News
Reading’s first Latino mayor seeks second term | WITF
Firefighters battle 2nd blaze at former chemical plant in Reading (readingeagle.com)
Fate of Old William Penn High School update (abc27.com)
This Central Pennsylvania mall is considered ‘dead’ (abc27.com)
Broad Street Market temporary tent continues facing delays (abc27.com)
What are the requirements to be a cop in the Lehigh Valley? Departments look at rules amid staffing shortages (mcall.com)
Lehigh County RDA issues request for Iron Works proposals (mcall.com)
Valley Forge Tourism Board reports industry continues to recover (dailylocal.com)
Radnor police urge vigilance after residential burglaries (delcotimes.com)
Women’s Help Center broadening its role to target homelessness | News | tribdem.com
Erie doctors seeing more strep throat cases with amoxicillin shortage (goerie.com)
Pitt
Allegheny County races for executive and district attorney are close in new poll | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Allegheny County executive race: Rockey out-fundraises Innamorato | 90.5 WESA
Book Bans have reached Greater Pittsburgh’s boardrooms and ballots | Pittsburgh City Paper (pghcitypaper.com)
‘Overwhelmingly disturbing’: Pittsburgh FBI warns of violent online groups targeting minors | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
City of Pittsburgh plans to clear tent encampment off First Avenue, citing safety concerns | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jail Oversight Board votes down proposal to pay working jail inmates $10 a day | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
SEPTA police set strike date while awaiting new contract | Local News | phillytrib.com
Neglected Strawberry Mansion area to get $25M investment for affordable housing | Local News | phillytrib.com
In Philadelphia protest at 30th Street station, activists call for cease-fire (inquirer.com)
Brandywine Realty betting the office space market is still profitable (inquirer.com)
President Joe Biden and V.P. Kamala Harris endorsed Democrat Cherelle Parker for Philly mayor (inquirer.com)
Washington
U.S. Senate GOP colleagues fight Tuberville hold as top military nominees trickle through – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
U.S. House pushes through Israel-only aid bill with dim future in Senate – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
House approves $14.5 billion in assistance for Israel as Biden vows to veto the GOP’s approach | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
