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ABC27: Who Benefits From Gerrymandering: The Party In Power? Or Veteran Politicians? ‘Yes’
CentreDT: Advocate- And Their Dogs- Rally In Bellefonte To ‘Hound’ Lawmakers About Redistricting Reform
The Center Square: Gov. Wolf Withdraws Cabinet Nominations Amid RGGI Dust-Up
Lt. Gov. Fetterman: Report Highlights Racial Disparities, Need For 2nd Degree Murder Statute Change
Inquirer: PA’s School Employees Pension Fund Faces Twin Probes Over Financial Results, Land Buys
PG: State Push For Road Funding Reform Remains Focused On Tolling Some Bridges
CitizensV: Luzerne Election Board Rejects More Ballot Drop Boxes, In-Person Voting Starts Monday
AltoonaM Editorial: It Should Be Easy To Vote, Hard To Cheat
PennLive: York Mini Casino Opens Hiring Center To Hire Hundreds As It Gears Up For Summer Opening
Guest Essay: Proposals To Expand Gaming Are A Threat To The Well Being Of Older Pennsylvanians
Spotlight PA: Oversight Of PA Recovery Homes Stalls As Officials, Advocates Disagree On Best Approach
PA Cap-Star: House, Senate Bills Would Mandate Protections, Sick Leave For Meatpacking, Food Processing Workers
LancasterOnline: Lancaster Woman Awarded $6.4 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict
Gov. Wolf: Honors Dept. Of Aging’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman For Work To Support Seniors During Pandemic
Dept. Of Human Services: PA Family Support Alliance Highlight Child Abuse Prevention Month, Hotline For Reporting Child Abuse
WHYY: Philly City Council Passes ‘Bong Shop’ Ban
MCall: Bethlehem Principal Known For ‘Compassion And Grace’ Selected As PA Secondary Principal Of The Year
WHYY: Philly High School Puts Low-Income Students On Path To College Degree With Less Debt
PG Editorial: Full Reimbursement For Home-Schoolers
MCall: Kutztown University Officers Find Half-Stick Of Dynamite During Traffic Stop Of Student
Inquirer: Outside Money, FOP Factor Into Philly’s Democratic Primary For DA
PennLive: State College Ranks Highest In PA Housing Market, But How Did Harrisburg, Other Areas Fare?
MCall: Lehigh Valley’s Booming Housing Market Gaining Notice Nationally, See Where It Ranks
WHYY: Philadelphia’s Main Anti-Eviction Initiative Fights For Its Future
WHYY: Philly Courts Halt Sheriff Sales After Outcry Over Abrupt Shift To Online Platform
PG: Ex-Tax Collector In Beaver County Admits To $1 Million Embezzlement
TribLive: City Of Pittsburgh ‘Made A Mistake’ On Thousands Of Tax Bills
PG: Pittsburgh Mayor Releases Plan For Contributions By Pittsburgh’s Large, Tax-Exempt Nonprofits
WHYY: Philly Workers, City Council Push For More Resources In City Budget To Enforce Pro-Worker Laws
PG Editorial: Banking At Post Offices Worked In The Past, Could Work Now
PG Editorial: PA’s ‘Move Over’ Law May Not Be As Safe As It Sounds
CourierT: Unemployment Claims In PA Declined Last Week
LancasterOnline: New Unemployment Claims In Lancaster County Jump 11%
National/International
John Baer: Washington, D.C. Statehood Battle Says A Ton About Today’s Partisan Politics
Civil Justice
Tony Norman: Into An Octopus’ Garden Of Bigotry, Lies And Insincerity
Stephen Caruso: PA Racial Equality Amendment Has Precedent, And Online Skeptics
PennLive: Harrisburg Community College Awarded $100,000 Grant To Use For Diversity Initiatives
PA's Role In Assault On U.S. Capitol
LancasterOnline: Manheim Twp Man Charged In Assault On Capitol Freed By Judge Pending Trial
Coronavirus
Dept. Of Health: Reports 39 Additional Deaths Due To COVID; 4,607 New Cases-- 4.30.21 [From App]
Dept. Of Health: Reports 50 Additional Deaths Due To COVID; 3,322 New Cases-- 4.29.21 [From App]
PennLive: Colleges, Cities Report Highest Numbers Of New COVID Infections In PA This Week
PG: Allegheny County COVID Cases Dip Again; Business Opportunities Bloom Despite Pandemic
AP: PA Dept. Of Health Contract Tracing Breach Impacts Private Info Of 72,000 People
Stephen Caruso: Third-Party Contact Tracer Left Pennsylvanians Personal Health Data Unsecured, Wolf Admin Says
WPIX: Unsecured Dept. Of Health COVID Contact Tracing Data Has Been Compromised
TribLive: Nearly Half Of All Pennsylvanians Have At Least 1 COVID Vaccine Shot
PG: Pittsburgh Public Schools, Giant Eagle To Partner For Student Vaccine Clinic
ScrantonT: Northeast PA Running Ahead Of Entire State In Vaccinations
CitizensV: COVID Vaccine Clinic Scheduled For Luzerne County Casino Next Week
Inquirer: Fmr Health Secretary Rachel Levine Visits Philly FEMA Vaccination Site And Sees Few Takers
WBTimes: Luzerne County Announces 2-Day Mass Vaccination Clinic Next Week
Dept. Of Human Services: Discusses Support For Long-Term Care Facilities Thru COVID Pandemic And Vaccination Data
PG Editorial: More High Schools Should Offer Vaccine Clinics
LancasterOnline Editorial: With COVID Numbers Still High, Safety Must Be Priority At Proms
PG: Federal Judge Tosses COVID-Related Tuition Reimbursement Suit Against University Of Pittsburgh
Dept. Of Drug & Alcohol Programs: Highlights Impact Of COVID On Individuals With Substance Use Disorders Thru Opioid Disaster Declaration
TribLive: PA Drug Overdose Deaths Rose In 2020 Likely Fueled By Pandemic, Officials Say
WilliamsportS: Lawmakers, Business Leaders Share Concerns About COVID Financial Impact
PG: During Pandemic Lockdowns, Entrepreneurs Step Up Plans To Launch Or Grow Ventures
WBTimes Editorial: Positioning NE PA To Reap Benefits From Pandemic’s Changes
Federal COVID Relief
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[Posted: April 30, 2021]
