Sen. Dinniman
Chesco Sen. Andy Dinniman to retire, won’t seek re-election
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/chesco-sen-andy-dinniman-to-retire-won-t-seek-re/article_130c46a0-e7e0-5d50-ac6b-27f54c70fe2f.html
Law and Justice
Wolf renews call for state police fee; municipalities balk at the idea
https://www.dailyamerican.com/news/local/somerset/wolf-renews-call-for-state-police-fee-municipalities-balk-at/article_eb55170b-5bdb-50a8-8856-dc0bf12b089c.html
Many factors determine whether justice system is effective
https://www.sharonherald.com/opinion/editorials/many-factors-determine-whether-justice-system-is-effective/article_2d4f393d-9075-5604-bdad-766bcc053b85.html
Inspecting the inspectors: State agency wasted $160,000 on guns it can’t use
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/02/08/Inspecting-the-inspectors-State-agency-wasted-160-000-guns/stories/202002040014
Report shows state agency that protects against puppy mills may run out of money by summer
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2020/02/08/Report-Pennsylvania-agency-protects-puppy-mills/stories/202002070116
Former Centre County DA Stacy Parks Miller asks Pa. Disciplinary Board to lift her suspension
https://www.centredaily.com/article240056558.html#storylink=cpy
Pa. bans tobacco use, vaping at state park playgrounds
https://www.pottsmerc.com/news/local/pa-bans-tobacco-use-vaping-at-state-park-playgrounds/article_cefc0b9a-aafb-56e6-9028-db18c1849fea.html
Last member of MOVE freed on parole in death of officer
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-move-charles-sims-africa-parole-release-police-james-ramp-20200208.html
State Issues
Government watchdog group apologizes for violating Pa. lobbying law
https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/spl/common-cause-pennsylvania-apology-lobbying-disclosure-violation-fine-20200207.html
Natural gas bill discussed at legislative roundtable
https://www.republicanherald.com/news/natural-gas-bill-discussed-at-legislative-roundtable-1.2592715
Increase subsidies for gas industry
https://www.republicanherald.com/opinion/increase-subsidies-for-gas-industry-1.2592439
U.S. employers add a strong 225K jobs; unemployment up to 3.6%
https://triblive.com/business/u-s-employers-add-a-strong-225k-jobs-unemployment-up-to-3-6/
Report: Sign advised lower speed in turnpike bus crash
http://www.butlereagle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20200207/NEWS02/702079925
Education
Trump used Philly girl’s story to attack ‘failing’ schools. But she’s at one of the city’s most desired charters
https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/trump-used-philly-girls-story-to-attack-failing-schools-but-shes-at-one-of-the-citys-most-desired-charters/
VP Mike Pence: Pennsylvanians deserve school choice | Opinion
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/mike-pence-school-choice-pennsylvania-20200207.html
Catholic school fair to help families of closing schools
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/catholic-school-fair-to-help-families-of-closing-schools/
Opinion: Choice and charter-school reform are not mutually exclusive
https://www.poconorecord.com/news/20200207/opinion-choice-and-charter-school-reform-are-not-mutually-exclusive
Smart call by University of Scranton, diocese
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/smart-call-by-university-of-scranton-diocese-1.2592513
Federal/Elections
Trump ousts officials who testified on impeachment
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2020/02/07/Trump-ousts-officials-testified-on-impeachment-Alexander-Vindman-Gordon-Sondland/stories/202002070142
Lamb: Pro-union bill would ensure ‘respect and dignity’ for workers
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20200208/lamb-pro-union-bill-would-ensure-respect-and-dignity-for-workers
Vodvarka is fourth Republican hoping to challenge Lamb
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20200208/vodvarka-is-fourth-republican-hoping-to-challenge-lamb
RODERICK RANDOM: Money flows in six-way race to face Cartwright
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/roderick-random-money-flows-in-six-way-race-to-face-cartwright-1.2592523
Rendell: Gov. Wolf must act now to keep Pa. from repeating Iowa’s election ‘fiasco’
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20200207/rendell-gov-wolf-must-act-now-to-keep-pa-from-repeating-iowas-election-fiasco/1
Key takeaways from Democratic debate in New Hampshire
https://triblive.com/news/politics-election/key-takeaways-from-democratic-debate-in-new-hampshire/
Democratic infighting in Pa. battleground Lancaster County: A gift for Trump 2020? | Maria Panaritis
https://www.inquirer.com/news/columnists/pa-presidential-election-lancaster-county-democrats-trump-maria-panaritis-20200208.html
Shober seeking election to State House of Representatives (Washington County)
https://observer-reporter.com/news/election/shober-seeking-election-to-state-house-of-representatives/article_52840324-4913-11ea-8594-5bb3b72b3b24.html
Rep. Stephanie Borowicz will run again for Pa.’s 76th Legislative District, and she has a challenger (Clinton/Centre)
https://www.centredaily.com/news/state/article240057563.html#storylink=cpy
Dauphin County prosecutor Joe Kerwin enters race for Pa. House seat
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/02/dauphin-county-prosecutor-joe-kerwin-enters-race-for-pa-house-seat.html