Legislature
Your next work zone speeding ticket might come from a camera
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/10/07/Pennsylvania-Legislature-cameras-in-work-zones-PennDOT-Pennsylvania-Turnpike-speeding-fines/stories/201810040200
Work-zone speeders could soon get tickets in the mail under Pennsylvania law
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14158177-74/work-zone-speeders-could-soon-get-tickets-in-the-mail-under-pennsylvania-law
Senate urged to pass statute modifications
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/10/senate-urged-to-pass-statute-modifications/
Take names and kick them out: A bull’s-eye on suburban senators over clergy abuse | Maria Panaritis
http://www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/maria-panaritis/statute-of-limitations-pa-clergy-abuse-senate-tina-davis-maria-collett-santarsiero-linda-fields-tomlinson-mensch-greenleaf-mcilhenney-maria-panaritis-20181009.html
Justice lies in their hands: Pa. Senate must vote on sex-abuse bill | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/catholic-church-sex-abuse-pennsylvania-grand-jury-report-augustine-giella-harrisburg-diocese-20181008.html
Kavulich still recovering from heart surgery
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/kavulich-still-recovering-from-heart-surgery-1.2395094
Burns to host bridge dedication
http://www.tribdem.com/news/local_news/burns-to-host-bridge-dedication/article_4aacaf5e-cb6d-11e8-91df-8f74bb419876.html
Administration
Protesters plan to confront Wolf over new prison policies
http://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2018/10/protesters-plan-to-confront-wolf-over-new-prison-policies.php
Education
Skyrocketing special ed. costs falling heavily on Pa. school districts, taxpayers
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/10/skyrocketing-special-ed-costs-falling-heavily-on-pa-school-districts-taxpayers.php
Carlynton School District to recognize International Walk to School Day
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/10/08/Carnegie-Elementary-to-recognize-International-Walk-to-School-Day/stories/201810080143
Dallas School Board moves closer to voting on adding a resource officer
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/dallas-school-board-moves-closer-to-voting-on-adding-a-resource-officer-1.2395208
Mom of Sandy Hook victim on mission to make schools Safe and Sound
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/mom-of-sandy-hook-victim-on-mission-to-make-schools-safe-and-sound
Boyertown school officials update parents on investigation into principal
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/boyertown-school-officials-update-parents-on-investigation-into-principal
RACC’s new president is sworn in, promises principled leadership
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/raccs-new-president-is-sworn-in-promises-principled-leadership
More than 300 fans found with counterfeit tickets at Penn State-Ohio State game
http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/psu/mc-spt-penn-state-football-counterfeit-tickets-20181008-story.html
Elections/Politics
Abortion issue divides candidates in Pa. governor’s race
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/10/abortion_governors_race.html#incart_river_index
Gov. Tom Wolf on legal pot: ‘I’m not ready to sign or promote legislation that legalizes it’
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/10/gov_tom_wolf_fails_to_see_the.html#incart_river_index
U.S. House candidates Rothfus and Lamb avoid extremes in debate
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2018/10/08/U-S-House-candidates-Rothfus-Lamb-economy-health-care-election-debate/stories/201810080182
Conor Lamb, Keith Rothfus vie for undecided voters in TV debate
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14158868-74/conor-lamb-keith-rothfus-vie-for-undecided-voters-in-tv-debate
Register by Tuesday to vote this November in Pennsylvania
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14156960-74/register-by-tuesday-to-vote-this-november-in-pennsylvania
State Sen. Bartolotta takes busy first term as ‘a challenge for next time’
http://www.timesonline.com/news/20181008/state-sen-bartolotta-takes-busy-first-term-as-a-challenge-for-next-time
Kelly, DiNicola face off in Erie debate
http://www.goerie.com/news/20181009/kelly-dinicola-face-off-in-erie-debate
Big crowd comes out for 85th District debate
http://www.dailyitem.com/news/local_news/big-crowd-comes-out-for-th-district-debate/article_b8026252-941a-5762-9e76-b29023a0e76a.html
Health Care
He thought only women get this disease, then he found a lump
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/he-thought-only-women-get-this-disease-then-he-found-a-lump-1.2395223
Local News
‘Broadway’ Joe Namath to visit Broad Street in Hazleton for Maddon event
https://www.timesleader.com/news/720880/broadway-joe-namath-coming-to-broad-street-in-hazleton-for-maddon-event
River Street road project has caused headaches for drivers, business owners
https://www.timesleader.com/news/720903/river-street-road-project-has-caused-headaches-for-drivers-business-owners
Levee path road markings explained
https://www.timesleader.com/news/720898/levee-path-road-markings-explained
Real estate taxes rising for Arena Hub Plaza due to reverse appeal
https://www.timesleader.com/news/720896/real-estate-taxes-rising-for-arena-hub-plaza-due-to-reverse-appeal
Homeowners sue West Pittston over flood buyouts
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/homeowners-sue-west-pittston-over-flood-buyouts-1.2395157
Tax appeal on parking garage postponed to Oct. 30
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/tax-appeal-on-parking-garage-postponed-to-oct-30-1.2395305
Rejection of Jefferson Twp. waste transfer facility appealed
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/rejection-of-jefferson-twp-waste-transfer-facility-appealed-1.2395307
Carbon County gets veterans monument
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/carbon-county-gets-veterans-monument-1.2395143
Hazleton FD, UNICO team to help Florence victims
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/hazleton-fd-unico-team-to-help-florence-victims-1.2395149
Warm August nights eyed as cause of spike in Tarentum electric usage, higher bills
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/14157761-74/warm-august-nights-eyed-as-cause-of-spike-in-tarentum-electric-usage
WESTARM the latest tenant at Cheswick Plaza
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/14158224-74/westarm-the-latest-tenant-at-cheswick-plaza
Deputies desperately wanted at Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Department
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14157721-74/help-wanted-westmoreland-county-sheriffs-department
Sinking Spring police chief dies
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/sinking-springs-police-chief-dies
ROG Orthodontics scholarship program provides smiles for a lifetime
https://www.readingeagle.com/life/article/rog-orthodontics-scholarship-program-provides-smiles-for-a-lifetime
New Third Street study a reminder that some parts of Harrisburg are still left behind
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/10/new_third_street_study_a_remin.html#incart_river_index
New name for BARTA Transportation Center in Reading
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/new-name-for-barta-transportation-center-in-reading&template=ourcityart
Humane Pennsylvania to use grant to expand animal-welfare services
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/humane-pennsylvania-to-use-grant-to-expand-animal-welfare-services
National News
Governor: Limo that crashed in upstate N.Y. failed state inspection
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/10/08/New-York-governor-cuomo-Limousine-crash-failed-state-inspection/stories/201810080129
Mankind has until 2030 to stop catastrophic global warming, top climate-change scientists say
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/science/2018/10/08/The-clock-is-ticking-to-stop-catastrophic-global-warming-top-climate-change-scientists-say/stories/201810080175
Miss America Organization strikes back at rebellious states
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20181008_ap_f45744999b6a4289aa49c7daa5e43387.html?arc404=true
Advocacy group urges consumers to change Experian PINs in wake of security flaw
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/money/2018/10/08/Experian-PIN-security-flaw-Equifax-U-S-PIRG-credit-freeze/stories/201810080137
New Jersey
Advocates worry: Is Gov. Murphy imposing ‘stealth moratorium’ on N.J. charter schools?
http://www2.philly.com/education/new-jersey-governor-phil-murphy-charter-schools-time-out-20181009.html
Opioid Crisis
Insurance companies arming up in opioid addiction fight
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/insurance-companies-arming-up-in-opioid-addiction-fight-1.2395217
Philly
Philly ends year with highest budget surplus in a decade but ‘unlikely’ to save it
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/philadelphia-budget-surplus-rainy-day-fund-pension-debt-20181008.html
Philly Puerto Ricans respond to Justice Sotomayor’s comments about identity
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/philly-puerto-ricans-respond-to-justice-sotomayors-comments-about-identity-20181008.html
Graffiti targeting Columbus Day found at two South Philly sites
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/graffiti-philadelphia-columbus-day-statue-monument-broad-oregon-20181008.html
An inflatable sea monster takes over the Navy Yard
http://www2.philly.com/philly/entertainment/philadelphia-navy-yard-tentacles-filthy-luker-pedro-estrellas-20181008.html
The mascots take Philadelphia: Squiggles is the third new Philly mascot in a month
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/the-mascots-take-philadelphia-squiggles-is-the-third-new-philly-mascot-in-a-month-please-touch-museum-20181008.html
Philly land prices plummet, as weakening housing market tightens purse strings
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/real_estate/vacant-land-philadelphia-prices-homes-apartments-downturn-real-estate-20181009.html
Pitt
Lawmakers propose a short-term bailout of the Hill House
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/10/08/hill-house-association-funding-hill-district-pittsburgh-r-daniel-lavelle-jake-wheatley/stories/201810080194
Kevin Acklin, former Peduto aide, joining Penguins as senior VP
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/10/08/Kevin-Acklin-Bill-Peduto-Peoples-Natural-Gas-Pittsburgh-Penguins-general-counsel/stories/201810080144
Kevin Acklin, former Peduto chief of staff, to become Penguins exec
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14158225-74/kevin-acklin-former-peduto-chief-of-staff-to-become-penguins-exec
Petition asks Pittsburgh Marathon to drop Chick-fil-A sponsorship over chain’s gay-rights stance
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pittsburgh-marathon/2018/10/08/Pittsburgh-marathon-chick-fil-a-petition-drop-sponsorship-LGBTQ-rights-jodi-hirsh/stories/201810080165
RAND study shows ‘restorative practices’ have positive effect on Pittsburgh Public Schools
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/10/08/Pittsburgh-Public-Schools-suspensions-discipline-RAND-restorative-practices-justice-Anthony-Hamlet/stories/201810080010
SEIU reaches labor deal for 1,000 Pittsburgh security guards
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2018/10/08/SEIU-reaches-labor-deal-for-1-000-Pittsburgh-security-guards/stories/201810080114
Sprinklers protect life: Fatal blaze prompts requirement for high-rises
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/10/09/Sprinklers-protect-life-Fatal-blaze-prompts-requirement-for-high-rises/stories/201810090021
Vacancies remain high among Allegheny County Jail medical staff
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14159010-74/vacancies-remain-high-among-allegheny-county-jail-medical-staff
Former Steeler Santonio Holmes back in Pittsburgh to raise funds for sickle cell sufferers
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14157675-74/former-steeler-santonio-homes-back-in-pittsburgh-to-raise-funds-for-sickle
State News
What is a REAL ID? Pa., N.J. prepare to follow federal security requirements.
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/real-id-pennsylvania-new-jersey-penndot-20181009.html
Animal welfare workers save 71 beagles crammed in small home in Lehigh County
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2018/10/08/Animal-welfare-saves-beagles-rescue-deplorable-conditions-home-pennsylvania/stories/201810080105
Why do some towns choose ‘home rule?’ For one thing, there’s some money in it
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/why-do-some-towns-choose-home-rule-for-one-thing-theres-some-money-in-it-20181008.html
Postal workers rally against privatization
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/postal-workers-rally-against-privatization-1.2395156
Pennsylvania counties with the lowest cost of living
https://www.pennlive.com/expo/news/erry-2018/10/e19a1441199185/pennsylvania-counties-with-the.html#incart_river_index
Transportation
4 ways to avoid crashing into deer this fall
https://triblive.com/local/regional/14156983-74/4-ways-to-avoid-hitting-deer-this-fall
Washington
Trump apologizes to Kavanaugh during swearing-in ceremony
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20181008_ap_c40afcf2258f4a3b96bad2b1fbb8c682.html?arc404=true
Trump calls on Chicago to embrace stop-and-frisk policing
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20181008_ap_015e2e6ba3e44119a5c79beb99d2cf81.html?arc404=true