Legislature
What to watch in Pennsylvania politics this week | City & State PA (cityandstatepa.com)
Republicans renew attempts to require post-election audits | City & State PA (cityandstatepa.com)
Wentling: Privatize historical markers, criticizes diversity efforts (goerie.com)
Pa. lawmakers look to adopt stronger concealed carry laws. What would change (theintell.com)
Redistricting plans are underway, with little public oversight | Smart Talk (witf.org)
Coronavirus – COVID-19
What Dr. Fauci sees coming for the COVID pandemic this winter : NPR
Big Bird’s COVID-19 vaccine criticized by conservatives including Sen. Ted Cruz : NPR
Two dozen states sue Biden administration over vaccine-or-testing mandate. : NPR
Biden team defends worker vaccine rule, wants cases combined | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pa. mask mandate for public and private schools expected to end in January, Wolf says · Spotlight PA
Gov. Wolf to let state’s schools set mask rules in January | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Gov. Wolf anticipates end to school mask mandate Jan. 17, 2022 (abc27.com)
Pennsylvania schools can set own mask policies in January | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Parents, lawmakers react to Gov. Tom Wolf’s reversal of school mask mandate | fox43.com
Pa. doctor shares advice on kids and masking as statewide order is set to lift (abc27.com)
Dying of COVID: York becomes eighth Pennsylvania county to pass 1,000 (ydr.com)
Business/Jobs
Philly’s Rebuild Ready offers pipeline to MWBE businesses -WHYY (inquirer.com)
Wabtec wins another major deal with Egyptian railway company | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Logistics company to hire hundreds of employees in greater Harrisburg area – pennlive.com
Supply chain challenges, worker shortages impacting local mushroom industry – Daily Local
Losses continue to mount for Willow Grove, Plymouth Meeting mall owner (theintell.com)
Gas prices soar, but could dip in weeks ahead | Business | standardspeaker.com
Crime/Punishment
Why Philadelphia is banning police stops for minor traffic violations : NPR
American Rescue funding requested for $11.8 million in Luzerne County prison projects | Times Leader
Education
PennDOT reports rise in school bus safety violations from last year (abc27.com)
After a student death, Rowan student group calls for more mental health services (inquirer.com)
These three Pennsylvania universities among top green power users in the nation – pennlive.com
Elections/Politics
Who wants to run for governor as a Republican in 2022? | City & State PA (cityandstatepa.com)
Lancaster sees 52K write-ins, triple the norm for an off-year election (abc27.com)
The big question of the 2022 midterms: How will the suburbs swing? | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Voter turnout at 36% in Westmoreland County; elections board reviews problem ballots | TribLIVE.com
GOP candidate for governor, Dave White, brings campaign to Wilkes-Barre | Times Leader
Dr. Nche Zama talks pro-life stance, election integrity, clean energy (poconorecord.com)
Where we go next as a nation depends on us (theintell.com)
Senate GOP worries Trump could derail bid for majority – News Summed Up
Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate seeks distance from far-left faction | News | gazette.com
Environment
Barack Obama hits Russia, China for ‘lack of urgency’ on climate (inquirer.com)
Obama appeals to young activists to stay in climate fight | News | tribdem.com
Transportation
Health
Study links facing discrimination at a young age with future health issues : NPR
DEA cracks down on pharmacies prescribing Suboxone and Subutex : Shots – Health News : NPR
Suicide risk among Black and LGBTQ youth is rising. A new center will study why | WITF
State News
Changes needed in PA to fix a neglectful nursing home system | City & State PA (cityandstatepa.com)
Some Pennsylvanians may be missing out on PA tax refunds (abc27.com)
Pa. Treasurer warns of text message scam targeting unemployment compensation recipients (abc27.com)
Infrastructure measure is good for Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Manchin tours West Wyoming manufacturer | Business | citizensvoice.com
Fight Pa. hunger, not each other, this holiday season (theintell.com)
National News
Milwaukee Bucks are the first NBA champions to visit the White House since 2016 : NPR
Secret recordings of NRA officials after Columbine school shooting show strategy : NPR
Families and communities are reunited as U.S.-Mexico border reopens | TPR
Europe bolsters pioneering tech rules with help from Haugen | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Big cities aren’t dividing America. They hold the key to our collective future (brookings.edu)
Local News
DelVal Veterans Struggle to Get Promised Services – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
Full-scale Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade honors those who served | Times Leader
Veterans Day Parade returns to Wyoming Valley for 76th year | News | citizensvoice.com
BARTA to offer vets free bus rides on Veterans Day (readingeagle.com)
Carlisle considers mandatory inspections of rental properties – pennlive.com
Bethlehem leaders announce ‘No Home for Hate’ campaign against racism – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Tamaqua receives $608K through CRIZ program | News | standardspeaker.com
Hazle Twp. supervisors grant tax breaks for massive business park | News | standardspeaker.com
Pitt
Display recognizing Pittsburgh veterans unveiled on Boulevard of the Allies | TribLIVE.com
Philly
Balancing equity and growth is key for City Council’s tax reform plans | Editorial (inquirer.com)
D.A. Office’s One-Stop Job and Resource Hub goes mobile | Local News | phillytrib.com
Washington
What Biden’s $1T infrastructure package aims to do (abc27.com)
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Michael Flynn, John Eastman and other Trump allies : NPR
Congress mandates new car technology to stop drunken driving | National News | thetimes-tribune.com
Rep. Gosar under fire for anime attacking Rep. Ocasio-Cortez | News | tribdem.com