Thursday PA Capitol Digest NewsClips

PA Redistricting Reform Commission Announces 9 Public Meetings To Gather Input

Have An Opinion About Gerrymandering, Redistricting? Sound Off At These Meetings

AP: May 21 Special Election Set For Ellis House Seat

Caruso: Special Election To Replace Rep. Ellis To Take Place On Primary Day

Special Election To Fill House Seat Vacated By Ellis May 21
Philly Rep Wants To Give Voters Power To Oust Philadelphia Council Members

Democratic Socialist, Transgender Candidate Draw Top Philly Council Ballot Spots

AP: Bill To Expand Public Pension Forfeiture Law On Way To Governor

New Law Would Make It Harder For Convicted Politicians To Keep Pensions

Murphy: PA Faces Transportation Headaches, Cures Likely To Cost Us More

Analysis: Math Of Property Tax Reform Remains As Daunting As Ever

Editorial: Traction For Criminal Justice Reform

Turzai Rolls Out New Down Syndrome Abortion Ban Bill

AP: PA Sports Betting Revenue Flattens In 3rd Full Month
More Sports-Betting Sites Come Online, Revenue Increases, More On PA Gambling

Caruso: State Police Attempt To Assuage Republican Concerns On New Immigration Policies
Temple Student: My Firearm Would’ve Saved Me From Rape

TRONIX3D Opening Westmoreland Community College Partnership March 28

Editorial: College Admissions Scandal Offers Lesson On How Not To Parent

AP-Scolforo: Penn State To Collect $733K From Sandusky’s Defunct Charity

Lawsuit Blaming Penn State Frat Board For Students’ Death Voluntarily Dismissed

Harrisburg Diocese Expands Who Can Apply For Child Sexual Assault Victims Compensation

Allegheny County Controller Charged With Felonies In Detroit Incident

Fmr Mercer County DA Sentenced In Obstruction Case Involving His Lover

Pittsburgh Council Proposes Ban On Use Of Assault Weapons, Amends Bill
Potentially Credible Threat Closes Chambersburg Middle, High Schools

Editorial: Why Use A Mass Shooter’s Name?

York Marijuana Listening Tour Stop Packed

Three Things To Know About PA’s Latest Legal Marijuana Proposal

Why Sen. Folmer Won’t Support Recreational Weed

Wolf Signs 6th Opioid Crisis Disaster Declaration

Op-Ed: Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services In Jeopardy For 2.9M Pennsylvanians
Philly DA: We Took On Mass Incarceration, Now We’re Addressing Mass Supervision

Editorial: There Is Still Time For UPMC To Change Course

2nd Child Death Of The Flu Season Reported In PA

Study: Philly Among Leaders In Gentrification Pushing Out People Of Color

PEW: Philadelphians Pay More Taxes Than Most Big City Residents

Editorial: Repairing Philadelphia One House At A Time

Boeing Braces For Delco Job Cuts As Army Stops Chinook Helicopter Upgrades

Turkey Hill Dairy Business Sold To Texas-Based Firm

Reading Eagle Newspaper Files For Bankruptcy Protection
Op-Ed: Disparities & Irrationalities: PA’s State School Funding

National/International

Olson: Cong. Wild Talks Green New Deal, Trump Investigations, More

Erie Prepares For 2020 Census

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Wednesday PA Capitol Digest NewsClips

Murphy: Just Resigned Rep. Ellis Poised To Collect $70,000 Annual Pension, Health Benefits

AP: House Votes For Tougher Public Pension Forfeiture Rules

Caruso: Fmr Rep. Miccarelli Lands Job At Delaware County Nonprofit That Receives Public Dollars

Harrisburg Election Districts Could Change After 2020

Op-Ed: More Secure Voting With A Paper Trail Coming To PA - Dept. Of State

Editorial: Change Dates For Absentee Ballots

44 Philly Democratic Council Candidates Facing Legal Challenges To Get On Primary Ballot

Caruso: House Panel Hears From Judges On How To Fix State Criminal Justice System

Why Commutations For PA Lifers Are Rare

PA Inspector General Launches Investigation On Oversight Of Glen Mills Reform School

Erie City Council Could Again Endorse Local Community College

Recreational Marijuana Tour Brings Out Hundreds In York, Majority Support

Concerns About Legal Marijuana’s Impact On Kids Meets Fierce Libertarian Spirit In Lancaster

Baker, Yudichak Offering Differing Opinions On Legal Recreational Marijuana

Steelton Decriminalizes Small Amounts Of Marijuana

Lawmakers Seek To Use State-Owned Buildings For Addiction Recovery

Editorial: Adults Need To Be Informed About Vaping

Anti-Poverty Advocates Call For A New Moral Agenda For Pennsylvania

Central PA Schools Increasingly Prioritize Mental Wellbeing

Editorial: Hate Is An International Poison

Why Some Economists Aren’t Worried About PA’s Youth Loss

Op-Ed: Here’s How PA Can Attract, Retain Young Talent

Fmr Gov. Thornburgh Officially Retires From K&L Gates

National/International

Toomey: Vote Against Trump Wall Emergency About Separation Of Powers

Moms, Kids Withdrawing From Nutrition Program Due To Deportation Fears

John Baer: The Crawl Toward Presidential Election Reform Picking Up Its Pace

AP-Levy: Beto O’Rourke Makes Big Impression In Pennsylvania Visit

Micek: O’Rourke Brings 2020 Fight For White House To PA

Olson: O’Rourke Brings 2020 Presidential Campaign To PA

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Tuesday PA Capitol Digest NewsClips

AP-Scolforo: Rep. Brian Ellis Quits House After Facing Sexual Assault Claim

Murphy: Rep. Ellis Resigns From House After Being Accused Of Sexually Assaulting A Woman

Rep. Brian Ellis, Accused Of Sexual Assault, Resigns From House

Sen. Williams: Dirty, Dangerous Philly Needs New Leadership

Luzerne Behind Many PA Counties On Voting Machine Upgrades

Blair Asks Voters For Input On Machine Choices

As March Madness Arrives, So Does Hint Of More Sports Betting Addiction

PA Sports Books Prep For March Madness

Gaming Control Board Reports Sports Wagering Brings In $700,854 In February

UPMC Alleges AG Shapiro Promoting Interests Of Highmark, Not The Public

Micek: PA’s Embattled State-Owned Universities Facing Their Challenges Aggressively, Audaciously

New Mansfield U. President Comes From U.S. Dept. Of Education

Cheyney U. Trustees Fined For Missing Financial Disclosures, Back Dated Filings

Fmr IUP Dean Fined For Ethics Violation Received $290K Discrimination Settlement From University

Harrisburg U. Releases Renderings Of New Building

Temple Mumps Outbreak Reaches 54 Cases

Students, Educators Reflect On Safety In Era Of Mass Shootings

Bethel Park Teen Arrested For Online Threats To School, Principal

State Rejects 1st Version Of Erie Schools Recovery Plan

What Happened When Philly Closed 30 Schools?

PA Inmate Gets More Prison For Filing False Liens Against Pittsburgh Judges

Lancaster is Fetterman’s Biggest Crowd Yet In Marijuana Listening Tour

Marijuana Legalization Tour Happening In York, Perry Counties

Lawsuit Claims Employer Fired Woman For Legal Medical Marijuana Use
PA’s Plan For Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligibles Still Hitting Bumps

Westmoreland Inmates Reach Record Detox Level

Westmoreland Workshops To Inform Parents About Student Vaping Epidemic

Editorial: Government Funding Speeds Rural Broadband

Editorial: Another Day, Another Soda Tax Battle, This Time In Philly Council

Talks Between Wabtec, Union In Erie Continue

National/International

AP: O’Rourke To Make Presidential Primary Visit To PA

AP: Trump’s Border Wall Emergency Could Siphon PA Aircraft, Submarine Project Money

Convicted Fmr Cong. Fattah Loses Bid To Have U.S. Supreme Court Consider His Appeal

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Monday PA Capital Digest NewsClips

John Baer: Coming To Terms With Term Limits In PA Legislature

PA Rejected Twice As Many Absentee Ballots In 2018

Democrats Pick IUP Prof To Run For Sen. White’s State Senate Seat

Sen. Williams Rematch With Kenney For Philly Mayor A Chance To Undo 2015 Mistakes

Election Officials Campaign For Poll Workers In Allegheny, Westmoreland

George Will: Has Catholic Church Committed The Worst Crime In American History?

Op-Ed: Life After Prison In Pennsylvania

Editorial: Recent Moves Raise Questions About Lancaster DA’s Judgment

Hard, Soft School Safety Solutions On Display At Western PA Conference

Editorial: Force Builds For Minimum Wage Hike

Fast Track: State Studying Viability Of Hyperloop Travel

Caruso: Family, Cost, Community Keeps Young People In PA

Op-Ed: When We End The Brain Drain, We Become The Keystone State Again
Op-Ed: One Fair Minimum Wage Means A Better Life For Pennsylvanians - Reps. Kim, Rabb

National/International

Editorial: Congress Reaffirmed Principles In 2 Votes

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Caruso: Montgomery County Democrats Call On Sen. Leach To Resign

Erie County Swing Voters Eyed For Election Focus Group

Editorial: Tolerance Wins Landslide Victory In Lackawanna House Race

How A Nonprofit Launched By Fmr Sen. Fumo Ended Up In Johnny Doc’s Control
Philly Ballot Position Determined By A Coffee Can-- A Total Disgrace

Harness Season Kicks Off At The Downs At Mohegan Sun Pocono
PA Opioid Lawsuit Cases Bottled Up In Delaware County, Some Want Out

Op-Ed: Nothing New About College Admission Bribery Scandal

Company Extends High-Speed Internet To Rural Erie County

Some Verizon Customers Lose Land Line Service For Six Weeks In Erie

Erie Weighs Benefits Of Higher Minimum Wage

National/International

Op-Ed: Trump’s PA Popularity No Accident

Scranton’s Biden Increased Likelihood Of Presidential Run

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Saturday PA Capitol Digest NewsClips

Senate Says Lawsuit Against Sen. Leach’s Accuser Will Not Affect Investigation

Senate Republicans Accuse Attorney General Of Overstepping On UPMC Fight

Party Leaders Convene To Select Nominees To Fill Sen. White’s Seat

Editorial: Maybe There’s A Chance To Challenge Philadelphia’s Entrenched Political Machine

Gaming Control Board: Table Games Up 0.3%, Fantasy Contests Bring In $244,377 In February

PA Lottery Celebrates 47 Years Since First Drawing

Meyer: Starting Monday, Pennsylvanians Can Apply For Pardons For Free

Op-Ed: Let Pennsylvanians Decide: Put Marijuana Legalization On The Ballot

Empower Erie Ready To Settle In For Longer Fight For Community College

Column: Here’s Another Way To Look At College Admissions Cheating Scandal

Wilkes University To Hold Pain And Addiction Summit

AP: Cases Of Mumps At Temple University Increases To 46

Op-Ed: Universities Already Protect And Promote Free Speech

Op-Ed: Students Should Rethink Their Role In Free Speech Debates

Turmoil At The Top Roils Vaunted Valley Forge Academy

Lancaster County School May Spend $1 Million On Private Showers, Changing Stalls

Task Forces Studying Why Suicides Are So High In Lehigh Valley

Proposed State Gun Registration Law Stirs Debate

Op-Ed: Building A Stronger PA By Accelerating Opportunities For Women - Frances Wolf

Pittsburgh Region Unemployment Rate the Lowest In 40 Years

National/International

PA Muslim Leaders React To New Zealand Attack With Sadness, Fear

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