Monday, May 17, 2021

Monday PA Capitol & COVID NewsClips 5.17.21

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Dept. Of State: Primary Election Results Webpage

AP: [Trump Loyalist] Lou Barletta To Enter PA’s Republican Race For Governor

LancasterOnline Editorial: Things To Consider On Proposed Emergency Powers Amendments

WilliamsportS: Voters To Decide On Racial Equity Amendment

TribLive Editorial: Transparency In State Spending Is A Constant Process

Spotlight PA: New Wave Of County Election Directors Step In To Fill PA’s Many Vacancies With Little Training And Varying Experience

PG Investigation: Shrouded In Secrecy, The Turnpike Commission Hikes Tolls, Spends Millions

Inquirer: At PA Turnpike Commission, Layoffs, Other Big Business Largely Decided Behind Closed Doors

TribLive: Is An Extra $300 In Federal Unemployment Assistance Stopping People From Applying For Jobs?

TribLive: Western PA Businesses Hurting From Lack Of Worker Interest To Fill Open Jobs

AP: ‘So I Raped You’: Facebook Message Renews Fight For Justice

PA Cap-Star: Philly Council Approves Resolution Opposing House Republican Anti-Transgender Sports Bill

Inquirer: Voters Who Will Choose Philly’s Next DA Aren’t The People With The Most At Stake

MCall: Teachers At This Lehigh Valley School Can Now Mediate, Sit In Massage Chairs Or Do Yoga In The ‘Zen Zone’

Inquirer: Philly Came Closer To Being Amazon’s HQ2 Than Previously Known

ScrantonT Editorial: Report Boosts Cases For Obvious: Property Reassessment 

National/International

WESA: Pittsburgh Muslim & Jewish Groups Gather To Condemn Violence Against Palestinians

PennLive: Palestinian Supporters March In Harrisburg: ‘We’ve Been Begging To Be Heard’

Civil Justice

Inquirer: Philly Mayor Issues ‘Next Steps’ In MOVE Bombing Redress And Mishandling Of Victims’ Remains

ScrantonT Editorial: Casey Bill Helps Cops And Mentally Ill

PA's Role In Assault On U.S. Capitol

WPost: Republicans’ Conflicting Message: Embracing Trump Election Lie Is Key To Prominence, Just Stop Asking Us About It  [PA Included]

Coronavirus

Dept. Of Health: Reports 67 Additional Deaths Due To COVID; 1,983 New Cases [2 Days]; 48.8% Vaccinated (Age 18+)-- 5.17.21

TribLive: Pittsburgh Public Schools Will Return For 5 Days In Person This Fall

ScrantonT: Restaurants Adapt To Capacity Change

Federal COVID Relief

TribLive: Is An Extra $300 In Federal Unemployment Assistance Stopping People From Applying For Jobs?

TribLive: Western PA Businesses Hurting From Lack Of Worker Interest To Fill Open Jobs

ScrantonT: Scranton Seeks Best Depository For $68.7 Million American Rescue Plan Funds

PG Editorial: Using Federal Windfall Money For Tangible Projects

WilliamsportS Editorial: Middle Ground And Common Sense Needed For Recovery

National/International 

AP: Dr. Fauci: Pandemic Exposed ‘Undeniable Effects Of Racism’

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[Posted: May 17, 2021]

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