Tuesday PA Capitol NewsClips 12.17.19

State Treasurer Torsella: Financial Firms To Pay $386 Million To Settle State Bond Price-Fixing Allegations [PaCN]
AP-Levy: State Treasurer Torsella: Financial Firms To Pay $386 Million To Settle State Bond Price-Fixing Allegations
Corrections Secretary Releases Report Highlighting Consistent Decrease In Crime Over The Last 20 Years In PA [PaCN]
AP: Another Lawsuit Targets Philadelphia Voting Machines

Sen. Yudichak Switch To Independent Yields More Change For Luzerne County Democrats

AP: Special Election Set For Feb. 25 To Fill Philadelphia House Seat Of Rep. Johnson Harrell

Democrat Announces Challenge To Sen. Martin

Democrat Announces Challenge To Rep. Mehaffie

Meyer: Lawmakers Move To Change Rule Requiring Training Before Local Officials Take Office

Philadelphia Holding Competition For I Voted Sticker Design

Facing Pushback, Rep. Stephens Drops Proposal To Add Mandatory Minimum To Some Gun-Related Crimes

AP-Scolforo: State Policymakers Order Review Of PA Juvenile Justice System

AP-Scolforo: State Police Told To Treat Ghost Gun Parts As Firearms

Muschick: Ghost Guns No Longer Above The Law In PA

Editorial: Ghost Busters Treat Gun Parts As Weapons

16-Year Old Student Found With Loaded Handgun At Allentown High School

District Judge Questions How Bethlehem Treats Minor Marijuna Offenses

Erie County Judge Chastised For Handling Son’s Cases

Dozens Rally For Police, DA Accountability In Philadelphia
Editorial: Grand Jury Reports Are Needed
PA Gaming Control Board: Total Gaming Revenue Up Over 13% In November Over Last Year

Under Pressure From Lawmakers, State Puts Off Privatizing Free Doctor Rides For Medicaid Recipients

Why Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Are Hiring Pharmacists

Legislation Eliminating Surprise Medical Bills Stuck In PA, Congress

Op-Ed: Facts, No Fears Should Inform Decisions On Vaccines

Editorial: Pitt’s Part In HIV Fight Shows Possibility

Wolf’s Council Finds State Can Do Better In Protecting PA’s Most Vulnerable Citizens

AP: PA Waiving Birth Certificate Fees For Homeless

Pennsylvania Has 5th Largest Drop In Fall College Enrollments Across U.S. - 14,799 Students

Penn State’s New Grade Forgiveness Policy Gives Students A Second Chance

Hershey Charitable School Seeks To Exempt Itself From State Oversight

Teacher Sues Western PA School District Saying He Was Denied Promotion Because He Is White

Does Apple Have Its Eye On Oakland In Pittsburgh?

Wells Fargo To Pay Philadelphia $10 Million To Settle Discriminatory Lending Lawsuit

Editorial: Tax Abatement Zones A Great Opportunity For The Rich

Regional Transportation Agencies Seeking Input On How To Improve I-81

Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 12.17.19 -- Click Here
EQB Approves For Comment Regulations Controlling Methane Emissions From Existing Oil & Gas Operations, Setting Manganese Water Quality Standard

National/International

AP: Ex-Political Strategist For Cong. Bob Brady Sentenced To 1 Year

Fayette County Lumber Mill Feels Impact Of U.S. - China Trade War

Western PA Activists To Rally For Trump’s Ouster On Eve Of Impeachment Vote

Supporters, Opponents Of Impeaching Trump Rally In Wilkes-Barre

AP: All 9 PA Democratic Members Of Congress Support Impeachment

Super PACs Pour Money Into PA Ahead Of Divisive Impeachment Vote

Op-Ed: The Only Oath I Took - Cong. Cartwright On Impeachment

AP: Federal Spending Deal Would End 2-Decade Ban On Gun Safety Research
Federal Budget Bill Includes Provisions Benefiting Coal Miner Health Plans, Extends Flood Insurance Program Through September, Raising Age To Buy Tobacco To 21, More

Op-Ed: Trump Immigration Fees Would Hurt Immigrants In Philly, Nationwide

Fmr College Students Get Probation For Trying To Access Trump’s Tax Returns