Administration
Federal deadline extended for REAL ID in Pennsylvania, Wolf says
Legislature
PA child sex abuse lawsuits: Will statute of limitations window be approved?
Pennsylvania senator honored for leading gritty vote on gas taxes
State Rep. Bryan Barbin meets with The Tribune-Democrat
Leaders push for pre-K funding
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/leaders-push-for-pre-k-funding-1.2391301
The PA House probably isn’t going to cut its own size, after all
Lawmakers float some redistricting ideas, but few expect results
State
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen develops new approach to community outreach [editorial]
Pennsylvania attorney general’s lawsuit against Golden Living nursing home chain is back on
Why licenses are suspended without DUIs, driving violations
Editorial: AG Shapiro challenges institutional power
Army Corps warns of lower water levels on Allegheny River
Grappling with the spotted lanternfly
Transportation
PennDOT: Roundabouts reducing crashes, injuries, fatalities
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/penndot-roundabouts-reducing-crashes-injuries-fatalities
Beaver County bridge to be named after deceased trooper from Canton Township
Education
Penn State accused of age discrimination by former administrator
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/09/ex-pesticide_safety_program_di.html#incart_river_index
Kutztown University gets Small Business Development Center lead office
New State System of Higher Education leader knows he is in for quite a ride
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/09/new_state_system_leader_knows.html#incart_river_index
New PASSHE Chancellor optimistic about struggling state university system
West Chester University music school receives ‘game changer’ gift
Elections/Politics
Youth participation in elections has been spotty, but could this be changing?
Philly
Feds: Philly didn’t properly account for $15M during Democratic National Convention
Remembering Ruth: Philly honors a trailblazing educator
Not quite New York’s, but Philly publishes online resource guide for women
SEPTA’s digital fare card hurts the city’s poor, advocate says
Pittsburgh
PWSA will continue moratorium on winter water shutoffs for eligible customers
PWSA approves $158 million in improvements
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14127627-74/pwsa-approves-158-million-in-improvements
Local
Harrisburg schools get new chief recovery officer
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/09/harrisburg_school_district_new.html#incart_river_index
In The Spotlight | Feeling at home: County planner helping to realize vision for Johnstown
Commissioners OK tax break for 23 parcels in Columbia, proposal moves to state
Westmoreland County to spend $1 million to re-up electronic monitoring contract
Brewery coming to downtown Greensburg
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14127188-74/brewery-coming-to-downtown-greensburg
Luzerne County deficit eliminated
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/luzerne-county-deficit-eliminated-1.2391475
Police records system off limits until city pays bill
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/police-records-system-off-limits-until-city-pays-bill-1.2391478
Franklin County leaders will move, old building to be razed
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/09/franklin-county-leaders-will-move-old-building-to-be-razed.php
National
Interior Secretary calls for expanded natural gas development