Budget
In year of budget firsts, plan passes on time and Wolf signs it
http://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2018/06/in-year-of-budget-firsts-plan-passes-on-time-and-wolf-signs-it.php
State’s fiscal picture shows ray of sunshine
http://www.altoonamirror.com/opinion/editorials/2018/06/states-fiscal-picture-shows-ray-of-sunshine/
Legislature
Fed up and furious: Families of those killed by repeat DUI drivers demand strict new laws
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2018/06/24/dui-families-victims-demand-stricter-pa-laws-repeat-offenders/722330002/
Extreme risk protection orders will keep Pa. safe | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/06/extreme_risk_protection_orders.html#incart_2box_opinion
Brigid Says: Time for Pennsylvania to take long look at legalizing pot
https://www.timesleader.com/news/709124/brigid-says-time-for-pennsylvania-to-take-long-look-at-legalizing-pot
Can reform make headway in Pennsylvania?
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/can-reform-make-headway-in-pennsylvania
Part of Route 562 to be renamed in honor of Gen. Carl Spaatz
http://www.pottsmerc.com/general-news/20180623/part-of-route-562-to-be-renamed-in-honor-of-gen-carl-spaatz
Redistricting/Gerrymandering
Don’t make assumptions when it comes to Pa.’s redistricting fight | Opinion
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/pennsylvania-redistricting-gerrymander-supreme-court-20180625.html
Business
Fireworks business booming
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/06/fireworks-business-booming/
PA residents can now celebrate with ‘better’ fireworks
https://www.publicopiniononline.com/story/news/local/2018/06/24/pa-residents-can-now-celebrate-better-fireworks/717399002/
Crime/Punishment
Jury selection to start in shooting of state trooper Seth Kelly
http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13797315-74/jury-selection-to-start-in-shooting-of-state-trooper-seth-kelly
14-year-old is in custody after Dauphin County shooting
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/14-year-old_is_in_custody_afte.html#incart_river_index
Norristown Police Chief Mark Talbot reflects on crime reduction strategy
http://www.timesherald.com/general-news/20180624/norristown-police-chief-mark-talbot-reflects-on-crime-reduction-strategy
‘He just wanted to come home:’ Family wants answers after death at York County Prison
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2018/06/25/family-members-remember-man-died-custody-york-county-prison-seek-answers/707093002/
East Pittsburgh Shooting
Attorney: Antwon Rose’s family will press for criminal charges, but worries about ‘bias’
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2018/06/24/Attorney-Lee-Merritt-Antwon-Rose-family-press-criminal-charges-East-Pittsburgh-bias-Stephen-Zappala/stories/201806240134
Hundreds of mourners pay their respects to slain student Antwon Rose in Homestead
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13791265-74/hundreds-of-mourners-pay-their-respects-to-slain-student-antwon-rose-in
Woman who captured video of police shooting of Antwon Rose says officer knew ‘he messed up’
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13796579-74/woman-who-captured-video-of-police-shooting-of-antwon-rose-says-officer
Penn State’s Lamont Wade has hard-hitting opinions on Antwon Rose shooting
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/psu/2018/06/24/Penn-State-Lamont-Wade-opinions-Antwon-Rose-shooting-Pittsburgh-protests/stories/201806240140
Education
Central Dauphin school board to weigh proposed tax increase Monday
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/06/central_dauphin_school_board_t.html#incart_river_index
‘The choice should be there.’ More colleges enroll students with intellectual disabilities
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/the-choice-should-be-there-more-colleges-enroll-students-with-intellectual-disabilities-20180625.html
Elections/Politics
GOP candidate Scott Wagner makes a pitch to West Philly
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/06/gop-gubernatorial-candidate-scott-wagner-makes-a-pitch-to-west-philly.php
Health Care
Penn dedicates police emergency drop-off lane for gunshot victims
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/philadelphia-gun-violence-upenn-hospital-emergency-victims-20180624.html
Local News
Antique automobile show draws crowd for cars and more
https://www.timesleader.com/news/709137/antique-automobile-show-draws-crowd-for-cars-and-more
Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club raises money for SPCA of Luzerne County
https://www.timesleader.com/news/709153/wyoming-valley-motorcycle-club-raises-money-for-spca-of-luzerne-county
For survivors and those lost: Many participate in cancer walk
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/for-survivors-and-those-lost-many-participate-in-cancer-walk-1.2354124
Westmoreland churches get tips on how to deal with gunman, other safety situations
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13790935-74/westmoreland-churches-get-tips-on-how-to-deal-with-gunman-other-safety
‘Rockin’ Roosevelt’ helps keep Arnold’s ‘jewel’ open for summer
http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13786334-74/rockin-roosevelt-helps-keep-arnolds-jewel-open-for-summer
LGBT Center of Greater Reading holds free picnic
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/lgbt-center-of-greater-reading-holds-free-picnic
Allentown passed over for All-America City award
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-nws-allentown-all-america-city-win-20180621-story.html
Mayor to declare fiscal crisis in Harrisburg: ‘City now faces a looming financial catastrophe’
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/mayor_to_declare_fiscal_crisis.html#incart_river_index
Erie reflects on impact of the Christmas 2017 snowstorm
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180625/erie-reflects-on-impact-of-christmas-2017-snowstorm
Greene Township to build playground for ‘all children’
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180625/greene-township-to-build-playground-for-all-children
‘Love is love’: Thousands of LGBTQ supporters turn out for 11th annual Lancaster Pride Fest
https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/love-is-love-thousands-of-lgbtq-supporters-turn-out-for/article_8683c410-77f1-11e8-931d-d31cc7c8158a.html
Thunder in the Valley | Weather dampens crowds, but not enthusiasm, participants say
http://www.tribdem.com/news/thunder-in-the-valley-weather-dampens-crowds-but-not-enthusiasm/article_da89adfa-7818-11e8-ad09-e759214f1a02.html
National News
Full vending machines. Pot on the pillow. What some California hotels are doing to attract marijuana smokers
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/cannabis/full-vending-machines-pot-on-the-pillow-what-some-california-hotels-are-doing-to-attract-marijuana-smokers-20180625.html
New Jersey
Bill to protect NJ-PA tax pact advances
http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20180625/bill-to-protect-nj-pa-tax-pact-advances
Opioid Crisis
She was just out of rehab. She was excited about the future. Three hours later, she was dead.
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/addiction/she-was-just-out-of-rehab-she-was-excited-about-the-future-three-hours-later-she-was-dead-20180625.html
With 30 minutes of training, you could save an opioid overdose victim
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-naloxone-training-online-20180619-htmlstory.html
Philly
Philly’s first Maker Faire: A summer carnival of innovation
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/maker-faire-startups-nextfab-silicon-valley-pennovation-20180624.html
7-Eleven store owner shot during robbery in Philadelphia
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/7-eleven-owner-shot-robbery-philadelphia-20180624.html
Chinese Lantern Festival extended to July 8
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/things_to_do/chinese-lantern-festival-extended-to-july-8-20180624.html
Will Philly’s new Rail Park help create neighborhood for all? | Editorial
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/philly-north-rail-park-property-values-housing-20180625.html
Car involved in boy’s hit-run death turned over to police
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/car-involved-in-boy-s-hit-run-death-turned-over/article_15255f3c-779b-11e8-b612-db6d8ee2cc69.html
Pitt
Thousands flood Pittsburgh streets for OpenStreetsPGH day of exercise
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/06/24/Pittsburgh-OpenStreetsPGH-BikePGH-exercise-zumba-yoga-Lawrenceville/stories/201806240114
Pittsburghers for Public Transit to release its vision for future service
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/06/24/Pittsburghers-for-Public-Transit-future-transit-service-Rankin-Christian-Center/stories/201806250003
Thousands of Allegheny County students are missing out on free summer meals
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/06/25/Pittsburgh-summer-meals-program-allegheny-county-free-school-lunches-greater-pittsburgh-community-food-bank/stories/201806230012
Convention center care: Keep a key subsidy to stay in the competition
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/06/25/Convention-center-care-Keep-a-key-subsidy-to-stay-in-the-competition/stories/201806200031
Red Cross offering flood relief services for South Hills residents
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13797291-74/red-cross-offering-flood-relief-services-for-south-hills-residents
State News
One-time Trafford pool hall gambler, later a Las Vegas leader, explains sports betting industry
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2018/06/25/Jimmy-Vaccaro-sports-betting-Las-Vegas-Pennsylvania-casino-gambling-South-Point-Trafford/stories/201806250011
Kennywood’s Phantom’s Revenge comes in third for best roller coaster in nation
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13797578-74/kennywoods-phantoms-revenge-comes-in-third-for-best-roller-coaster-in-nation
Where is Centre County’s most ‘livable’ community? Here’s how they stack up
http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/community/article213755614.html
Firms want to grow marijuana in Bedford
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/06/firms-want-to-grow-marijuana-in-bedford/
Washington
Trump wants immigrants who ‘invade’ America immediately sent back without a court hearing
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/06/24/Trump-wants-immigrants-who-invade-America-immediately-sent-back-without-a-court-hearing/stories/201806240124
Trump lobs new threats against countries trading with the US
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20180624_ap_c5a7fdde33b84ca9b100a8862326d6d4.html
Lou Barletta rolls with Trump, as president shifts policy at border
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/pa-senate-lou-barletta-trump-immigration-children-bob-casey-20180625.html