Legislative Issues
Politicians in Harrisburg are shutting out Pa. citizens
Sexual Misconduct
#MeToo bills to get look in Harrisburg
State responses to #MeToo lean toward transparency, fairness
States split in taking action to combat sexual misconduct
Unfortunately it may take years for Me Too movement to change men’s behavior toward women
http://www.mcall.com/opinion/yourview/mc-opi-me-too-movement-20180825-story.html
Schools
State passes on reduced school costs
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/state-passes-on-reduced-school-costs-1.2378169
SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION: ‘The hardest animal to kill in Pa. is the school mascot’ http://www.meadvilletribune.com/pennsylvania/merging-schools-school-consolidations-rare-issue-lacks-political-traction/article_c7f5de81-c72c-5bdc-a7fe-297aa5fdb190.html
Consolidation worth considering
Security is a priority as the school year begins
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180826/security-is-priority-as-school-year-begins#
Amid ‘clouds,’ another school year launches
http://www.altoonamirror.com/opinion/editorials/2018/08/amid-clouds-another-school-year-launches/
Western Pa. school districts ramping up security, technology
State, federal lawmakers meet school officials to discuss security
For Woodland Hills, a new chapter and welcomed change for a troubled school district
Child Abuse
Experts: Wuerl, Zubik could have legal exposure after grand jury report on abuse
Timlin warned staff to report abuse, then didn’t
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/timlin-warned-staff-to-report-abuse-then-didn-t-1.2378455
Their view: Reforms have been working
https://www.timesleader.com/opinion/op-ed/716192/their-view-reforms-have-been-working
Pa. statute of limitations in clergy abuse cases must end NOW!
Animal Abuse
Act 10 criminalized horse abuse in Pennsylvania
http://www.timesonline.com/news/20180825/act-10-criminalized-horse-abuse-in-pennsylvania
LETTER: Pass legislation to make puppy market more humane
Law and Justice
Prisoner whose cellmate bit off his ear loses bid to sue the state
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/prisoner_whose_cellmate_bit_of.html
Shooting death by state trooper ruled homicide
3 ‘Mama Bears’ busted during pipeline protest at Glenwood Elementary School
Miscellaneous
Older population increasingly turning to bankruptcy
In Veterans Court, former service members fight new battle — with help
Spotted Lantern Fly
Invasion of spotted lanternfly poses serious threat to Pa.
Spotted lanternflies attacking trees in region
John McCain
Presidents, lawmakers laud John McCain for devotion to country
http://www.goerie.com/zz/news/20180826/presidents-lawmakers-laud-john-mccain-for-devotion-to-country
Tributes to John McCain pour in from Pa. political leaders
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/tributes_to_john_mccain_pour_i.html
Commentary: John McCain leaves the stage when we need him most
http://www.goerie.com/zz/news/20180826/commentary-john-mccain-leaves-stage-when-we-need-him-most#
McCain to lie in state at Capitols in Washington and Arizona
‘What a privilege it has been to have such a friend,’ former Pa. Gov. Tom Ridge says of John McCain
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/what_a_privilege_it_has_been_t.html
Trump offers sympathies upon McCain’s death
https://triblive.com/usworld/world/14011573-74/trump-offers-sympathies-upon-mccains-death
Politics
One debate? What’s Gov. Wolf hiding from? | Charlie Gerow
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/one_debate_whats_gov_wolf_hidi.html
With the Pa. Governor’s election looming, the signs are clear for voters | Kirstin Snow
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/with_the_pa_governors_election.html#incart_river_index
Democrats OK limiting party leaders’ role in picking nominee