Legislature
Hearing held for Mastriano’s ‘Parental Bill of Rights’ (abc27.com)
Pennsylvania bill would require porn filter on children’s devices (abc27.com)
Pennsylvania lawmakers approve bill to require high school finance classes (abc27.com)
Allentown State Hospital sale to City Center advances in Pa. Senate (mcall.com)
Pa. House-passed automated vehicle bill clears Senate committee | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Larry Krasner wants to address impeachment in public. House Select Committee says no. (inquirer.com)
Questions arise about State Rep. Todd Polinchock’s aviation background (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Coronavirus – COVID-19
XBB, BQ.1.1, BA.2.75.2 – a COVID variant swarm could fuel a winter surge (inquirer.com)
Business/Jobs
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists begin strike, as contract impasse continues | WITF
Union representing Post-Gazette newsroom employees begins strike | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
U.K. Inflation Rises to 10.1 Percent, Driven by Food Prices – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Crime/Punishment
Education
Harrisburg School District holds meeting on youth violence (abc27.com)
Philly schools want to spend $5 million to buy Yondr pouches for all schools (inquirer.com)
Penn State historian awarded prestigious MacArthur Fellowship | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Elections/Politics
National
Statewide
Inflation: What could John Fetterman, Mehmet Oz actually do in Senate? (inquirer.com)
Giuliani taps Mastriano as 2020 election case witness · Spotlight PA
Shapiro Talks Cities, Education and Elections During Lancaster Stop – PoliticsPA
PA Senate Race: Dave Matthews to perform at rally for John Fetterman (abc27.com)
Pa. Republicans challenging undated mail-in ballots want to win more elections, experts say | WITF
Oz joins Johnstown drug forum, says border security a key issue | News | tribdem.com
District/Local
North Hills state Senate race and Pa. constitutional amendments | 90.5 WESA
Two men with government experience vie for newly formed Senate district seat – pennlive.com
Sodha: Bringing moderation back into politics in PA’s 53rd District (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Malagari: Countering rising costs to families, seniors in the 53rd (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Labs: Aiding economic recovery while advocating for Bucks County (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Lehigh County stops using election dropboxes pending court decision | WITF
Drop boxes to open across Montco after this month ahead of general election (mainlinemedianews.com)
Complaint planned over lack of mail ballot drop box in Hazleton area | Times Leader
Gun Safety
States where PA concealed carry permit holders can take their guns (ydr.com)
Families mourn women slain in North Side shooting | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Health
Fentanyl overdose surge in Pa. to be discussed at public forum – pennlive.com
How paying for mental health care is driving up Americans’ debt : Shots – Health News : NPR
Efforts to route calls to 988 lifeline by location vs. area code (abc27.com)
State News
Casey visits Weinberg Regional Food Bank to tout funding for expansion project | Times Leader
Expansion planned at Weinberg Regional Food Bank | News | citizensvoice.com
National News
USDA announces $1 billion debt relief for 36,000 farmers – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Standard deductions are being increased for the 2023 tax year, the IRS says : NPR
You can keep more money from the IRS next year, thanks to inflation | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
California lost billions in COVID-related fraud and is trying to get some back : NPR
Demings goes on attack against Rubio in Florida Senate debate : NPR
UK’s Liz Truss admits mistakes as Conservative Party members call for her ouster : NPR
George Floyd’s family to file $250 million lawsuit against Ye, a.k.a. Kanye West : NPR
Jury acquits an analyst of lying to the FBI over the ‘Steele dossier’ : NPR
N.Y. AG releases report on role online platforms in Buffalo mass shooting : NPR
Why China and Xi Jinping may become bolder — and what that means for the U.S. : NPR
MacKenzie Scott gives the Girl Scouts nearly $85 million : NPR
Bill to ban drag shows expected to be introduced by Idaho lawmakers – pennlive.com
Russia tightens Ukraine energy squeeze; launches evacuation | News | tribdem.com
Black conductors, long excluded, are now on the podium. But will it last? (inquirer.com)
Colts owner Jim Irsay says there’s ‘merit to remove’ Commanders owner Dan Snyder (inquirer.com)
Poor, less white areas get worst internet deals, analysis shows (inquirer.com)
Alaska snow crab season canceled for 2022: Philadelphia seafood impact (inquirer.com)
Local News
Will Lehigh Valley real estate market withstand downturn? (mcall.com)
Pa.’s lifting of drought watch includes 3 counties in the region (mainlinemedianews.com)
York County’s economic recovery from the COVID pandemic well underway (ydr.com)
Freedom Village: Erie veterans could live in tiny homes by spring (goerie.com)
Pitt
Chilly temps, snow dust Pittsburgh area but warmer weather ahead | TribLIVE.com
Editorial: Hydrogen sulfide alerts bring good and bad news | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods pay the price for abandoned and decrepit homes | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
Washington
Biden to release another 15M barrels from strategic reserve : NPR
Biden urges voters to elect Democrats to protect abortion rights : NPR
Biden vows abortion legislation as top priority next year | News | khq.com