Legislature
Pa. lawmakers seek report on inflation as prices soar (mcall.com)
Clandestine plan to force a vote on Pa. legislative gift ban fails, lawmakers shrug | WITF
Fonthill awarded grant for master plan of historic property | The Bucks County Herald
For older adults, budgeting isn’t always enough [Column] – Reading Eagle
Coronavirus – COVID-19
WHO: COVID end ‘in sight,’ deaths at lowest since March 2020 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Quest COVID testing remains broken after a million deaths (poconorecord.com)
Business/Jobs
SEIU strike ends in PA, nursing home workers lock in new contracts (poconorecord.com)
DelVal Pols Debate Impact of Latest Inflation Hike – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
New Shell cracker plant promises to power Erie plastics manufacturing (goerie.com)
Gender pay gap in Philadelphia: More equity for men and women due to low wages (inquirer.com)
Cost of living increases force everyone to find ways to make ends meet | TribLIVE.com
Crime/Punishment
PA residents with criminal records could get help (ydr.com)
Johnstown exploring program to boost police hires | Local News | tribdem.com
A Pennsylvania doctor and 4 other doctors pled guilty in West Virginia pain pill scheme | WITF
Luzerne County addressing prison leaks | Times Leader
Education
Mastriano education plan would cut school funding by $12B, union says (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Here are the National Merit Semifinalists from Philly, Pa. suburbs, N.J. (inquirer.com)
COVID-19 in court: Parents lose anti-mask suits against school boards (goerie.com)
Mask lawsuits against school board members back in court – Daily Local
Regular private meetings among top Penn State trustees may be violating PA’s transparency law | WITF
Wyoming Valley West School Board OKs $2.46 million HVAC work | Times Leader
Elections/Politics
PA Governor Race: Shapiro leads Mastriano in latest poll (abc27.com)
Gina L. Pope: Conflicts of interest undermine confidence in government (broadandliberty.com)
Biden’s popularity improves as midterm elections near, poll shows – pennlive.com
Environment
Ragweed pollen in Philly area hits record levels, specialist says (inquirer.com)
Climate change is a parenting issue | Opinion (inquirer.com)
Transportation
Biden says a tentative railway labor deal has been reached, averting strike : NPR
Tentative railway labor deal reached to avert strike, Biden says (abc27.com)
How a freight train strike could throw your plans to travel by train off track | WITF
How an attendance policy has led the U.S. to the brink of a nationwide rail strike | WITF
Changes proposed for Pennsylvania license plates (abc27.com)
Amtrak cancels all long-distance trains as freight rail strike looms | News | phillytrib.com
Health
Op-Ed: Fresh take on medications for alcoholism would promote recovery (ydr.com)
We are failing moms, pregnant people, families, and children | Opinion (inquirer.com)
State News
Pennsylvania farmers help feed the needy – Times News Online (tnonline.com)
Pennsylvania expands election funds and audits | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Inside the PA Department of Health’s latest public access battle (broadandliberty.com)
Seasons for deer, bear and small game in Pennsylvania (ydr.com)
National News
Low federal disability payments can leave recipients homeless : Shots – Health News : NPR
Ballot measures on voting to watch: Michigan, Nevada, Arizona : NPR
The founder of Patagonia is giving his company away : NPR
Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase gets shareholder approval : NPR
California sues Amazon, alleging antitrust violations : NPR
Iowa human trafficking victim Pieper Lewis sentenced, ordered to pay $150,000 : NPR
‘Serial’ podcast case: Prosecutors move to vacate Adnan Syed’s conviction : NPR
Anti-abortion rights groups on calls for help: “We knew this was coming.” : NPR
Local News
Voters will make decision on Crebilly Farm (dailylocal.com)
Judges’ rulings tilt legal battle over DELCORA in Aqua’s favor (delcotimes.com)
Bucks County GOP ousts Dawn Bancroft from Doylestown committee seat (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
West Chester Area School District receives a ‘Giant’ donation (dailylocal.com)
Phoenixville council urged to condemn and take kindergarten center property (dailylocal.com)
Old idea to reclaim mine water pitched again, but HCA has doubts | News | standardspeaker.com
City Council awards more than $4.8 million to 21 Reading nonprofits (readingeagle.com)
Pitt
Passcards make it easier to give food to families in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Steelers unveil new Acrisure Stadium signs | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Crew, volunteers work to clean up Allegheny riverbanks | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
Harriet Tubman statue in Philadelphia is no longer a sure thing (inquirer.com)
White Philadelphia officer on trial for killing unarmed Black motorist | Local News | phillytrib.com
Philadelphia to consider local abortion access protections | WITF
Philadelphia City Council’s new session: Vacancies and in-person meetings (inquirer.com)
Washington
President Biden chooses veteran diplomat as new U.S. ambassador to Russia | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Biden hosts ‘United We Stand’ summit on hate-based violence : NPR
Bob Casey to introduce resolution honoring Roberto Clemente in U.S. Senate | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette