Legislature

Stakeholders, state officials discuss impact of closing SCI-Retreat
https://www.timesleader.com/news/762377/sakeholders-state-officials-discuss-impact-of-closing-sci-retreat

Senate poised to send Wolf Sunday hunting bill
https://www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_news/senate-poised-to-send-wolf-sunday-hunting-bill/article_d401f392-06a7-11ea-8a3c-1febc30f9c6e.html

Pennsylvania low wage experimenter
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/pennsylvania-low-wage-experimenter-1.2559241

Rep. Markosek accused of driving under influence
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2019/11/13/Pennsylvania-lawmaker-accused-of-driving-under-influence/stories/201911130168

Pa. lawmaker was within legal alcohol limit when he was stopped: police
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/11/pa-lawmaker-was-within-legal-alcohol-limit-when-he-was-stopped-police.html

Administration

FBI investigates Pa. Gov. Wolf administration’s pipeline permits – yes, that Gov. Wolf
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/11/wolf-administration-actions-on-pipeline-drawing-federal-scrutiny-really-this-tom-wolf.html

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf says he’s got nothing to hide on pipeline permitting
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/11/pa-gov-tom-wolf-says-hes-got-nothing-to-hide-on-pipeline-permitting.html

Business

They’re on a mission to create 10,000 jobs by 2025 for people with autism and other developmental disabilities
https://www.inquirer.com/news/the-precisionists-inc-ibx-vertex-ohana-apples-melmark-sparc-20191113.html

Citizens Bank closing at Market Street Square
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/citizens-bank-closing-at-market-street-square-1.2559261

Berks County mushroom farm pays $200,000 to settle sexual harassment lawsuit
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-county-mushroom-farm-pays-200000-to-settle-sexual-harassment-lawsuit

Coventry Corners to close stores in Berkshire and Coventry malls
https://www.readingeagle.com/money/article/coventry-corners-to-close-stores-in-berkshire-and-coventry-malls

Crime/Punishment

Death penalty hearing opens for New Kensington cop killer
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2019/11/13/holt-shaw-police-murder-new-kensington-death-penalty-hearing/stories/201911130137

Officer Brian Shaw’s mother to Rahmael Holt: ‘I will never forgive you’
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/brian-shaws-mother-to-rahmael-holt-i-will-never-forgive-you/

Philly man may get clemency after 25 years in prison. Now, Delaware County’s prosecuting him on a ‘92 theft.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-lieutenant-governor-john-fetterman-commutation-clemency-lifers-david-sheppard-philadelphia-da-larry-krasner-20191114.html

After 6 hours of deliberation, Sean Kratz jury still without verdict in Bucks County murders
https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/sean-kratz-murder-trial-no-verdict-bucks-county-cosmo-dinardo-20191113.html

Education

Study provide ‘sobering view of education funding statewide
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/study-provide-sobering-view-of-education-funding-statewide-1.2559235

Supporters of Pa.’s first community college to open in 25 years still pushing for approval
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/11/supporters-of-erie-community-college-application-continue-to-apply-pressure-to-open-the-school.html

‘Yale or Harvard would never do this’: Grads upset Penn Law changed name after $125 million gift
https://www.inquirer.com/business/law/penn-law-carey-name-change-125-million-donation-20191113.html

Ex-Obama chief of staff warns of job dislocation
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/ex-obama-chief-of-staff-warns-of-job-dislocation-1.2559319

Elections/Politics

Westmoreland could add special election for state House seat to April’s primary ballot
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/westmoreland-could-add-special-election-for-state-house-seat-to-aprils-primary-ballot/

County resists Pennsylvania’s push for new voting machines
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-county-voting-systems-election-security-2020-election-20191113.html

Luzerne County seeking to avoid Plymouth special election
https://www.timesleader.com/news/762375/luzerne-county-seeking-to-avoid-plymouth-special-election

Election board makes it official after oversight
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/election-board-makes-it-official-after-oversight-1.2559278

Write-in votes pick supervisors, council members
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/write-in-votes-pick-supervisors-council-members-1.2559384

Gaming

Frigid temperatures can’t cool enthusiasm for Hempfield mini casino
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/frigid-temperatures-cant-cool-enthusiasm-for-hempfield-mini-casino/

Health Care

Insulin rationing led to daughter’s death, Lehigh Valley woman says. High cost forces many diabetics to do the same.
https://www.mcall.com/health/mc-hea-insulin-rationing-poverty-20191114-2a5yaasyrbaute57t6dyo3leam-story.html

A Philly woman’s broken back and $36,000 bill shows how some health insurance brokers trick consumers into skimpy plans
https://www.inquirer.com/health/consumer/limited-benefit-skimpy-health-plans-sales-pitch-20191114.html

Irwin police get new pact; 3%-4% raises
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/irwin-police-get-new-pact-3-4-raises/

Local News

Board delays changes to Wilkes-Barre’s pensions, awaits word on sewer system sale
https://www.timesleader.com/news/762371/board-delays-changes-to-wilkes-barres-pensions-awaits-word-on-sewer-system-sale

City postpones pension vote amid sewer system proposal
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/city-postpones-pension-vote-amid-sewer-system-proposal-1.2559330

County could hire new health care firm for LCCF
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/county-could-hire-new-health-care-firm-for-lccf-1.2559262

Luzerne County Election Board member resigns
https://www.timesleader.com/news/762373/luzerne-county-election-board-member-resigns

New, improved Wi-Fi system coming to Mohegan Sun Arena
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/new-improved-wi-fi-system-coming-to-mohegan-sun-arena-1.2559272

VA to host town hall on Dec. 17
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/va-to-host-town-hall-on-dec-17-1.2559237

5% tax hike proposed in 2020 Hazleton budget
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/5-tax-hike-proposed-in-2020-hazleton-budget-1.2559316

Jeannette shuts down hemp drying facility
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/jeannette-shuts-down-hemp-drying-facility/

2 Alle-Kiski communities reschedule municipal meetings
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/2-alle-kiski-communities-reschedule-municipal-meetings/

West Deer, Fawn to receive $100,000 each for Bairdford Park, road improvement projects
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/west-deer-fawn-to-receive-100000-each-for-bairdford-park-road-improvement-projects/

Kutztown library celebrates 70 years serving community
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/kutztown-library-celebrates-70-years-serving-community

Board rules Mayor Wally Scott violated Reading’s charter
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/board-rules-mayor-wally-scott-violated-readings-charter

Christmas tree to illuminate downtown Reading with 4,000 lights
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/christmas-tree-to-light-up-downtown-reading-with-4000-lights

Monaca awarded $500K state grant for streetscape renovations
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20191113/monaca-awarded-500k-state-grant-for-streetscape-renovations

Helfrich calls for state pension, health care reform in first budget hearing
https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/politics/2019/11/13/helfrich-calls-state-pension-healthcare-reform-first-budget-hearing/4177044002/

Delco officials raise stink over odors, leak, launch criminal probe
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/local/delco-officials-raise-stink-over-odors-leak-launch-criminal-probe/article_f4a4599e-0645-11ea-9c77-c34e9fe2d265.html

Dems unveil transition website, invite public to take part
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/local/dems-unveil-transition-website-invite-public-to-take-part/article_7873614c-0665-11ea-83f1-1f54d075bff4.html

National News

Bishop DiMarzio, a sex-abuse investigator, is accused of sexual misconduct
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2019/11/13/Bishop-DiMarzio-accused-sex-abuse-investigate/stories/201911130211

In closing arguments, prosecutors urge the jury to convict Roger Stone for lying
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2019/11/13/Roger-Stone-trial-prosecutors-close-jury-Trump/stories/201911130219

Dangerous ‘superbugs’ on the rise, new CDC report says
https://www.inquirer.com/health/superbugs-cdc-infections-antibiotic-resistance-20191113.html

The Supreme Court is thinking about giving police a new excuse to pull you over | Opinion
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/supreme-court-scotus-unreasonable-search-seizure-20191113.html

Opioid Crisis

Shapiro: Meeting Thursday will ‘dot i’s’ on opioid settlement process
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2019/11/13/Attorney-General-Josh-Shapiro-opioid-settlement-Purdue-McKesson-Teva-Cardinal-AmeriSourceBergen-Johnson/stories/201911130146

Safe disposal: Special bags for unused opioid pills will help many
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/11/14/Safe-disposal-Special-bags-for-unused-opioid-pills-will-help-many/stories/201910300026

Philly

Philly’s controller says only 30% of soda tax revenue has been spent. She wants more transparency.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/soda-tax-beverage-rebecca-rhynhart-jim-kenney-revenue-spending-prek-rebuild-20191113.html

Philly’s trash truck drivers crashed 2,000 times, avoided discipline, and cost taxpayers $4.8 million.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/a/philly-sanitation-truck-accidents-streets-department-20191114.html

Philadelphia’s legacy art museums work to attract a woke generation with frank talk and better amenities
https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/inga-saffron/philadelphia-art-museum-penn-archaeology-anthropology-inclusion-culture-race-stolen-artifacts-20191114.html

Christmas Village is adding a Ferris wheel
https://www.inquirer.com/things-to-do/holidays/christmas-village-philadelphia-2019-ferris-wheel-20191113.html

Pension costs continue to burden Philly School District, report says
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-school-district-pension-teachers-psers-pennsylvania-pew-20191113.html

Wage tax refunds could be coming soon for Philadelphia’s poorest workers
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-wage-tax-refund-bill-20191113.html

Pitt

Couple shot to death found in parked car in Homewood
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2019/11/14/Couple-fatal-shooting-pittsburgh-homewood-kelly-street/stories/201911140113

Allegheny County DA’s office seeks victims of Berks County company
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2019/11/13/alternative-benefit-systems-berks-allegheny-theft-health/stories/201911130179

Allegheny County Council holding 2 budget hearings, no property tax hike next year
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/allegheny-county-council-holding-2-budget-hearings-no-property-tax-hike-next-year/

Low-cost FlixBus begins Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., service Thursday
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2019/11/13/FlixBus-low-cost-bus-trips-Pittsburgh-Washington-D-C-local-franchises/stories/201911120124

City’s yard waste collection is Saturday
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2019/11/13/Pittsburgh-yard-waste-collection-Saturday/stories/201911130136

Brian O’Neill: City and schools in a fight over money
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/brian-oneill/2019/11/14/Pittsburgh-schools-money-fight-Bill-Peduto/stories/201911140056

Pittsburgh ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant falls to high school physics teacher in Tournament of Champions
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/pittsburgh-jeopardy-contestant-falls-to-high-school-physics-teacher-in-tournament-of-champions/

Greene County native Pete Putila emerges as Pirates GM candidate
https://triblive.com/sports/greene-county-native-putila-emerges-as-pirates-gm-candidate/

URA to vote on $1.6 million purchase of former Hill District grocery property
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/ura-to-vote-on-1-6-million-purchase-of-former-hill-district-grocery-property/

State News

State awards $5.5M in transportation grants for region
https://www.dailylocal.com/news/state-awards-m-in-transportation-grants-for-region/article_41ec01cf-84d1-5226-8727-8b5360903f79.html

Auditor General urges proactive state response to combat climate change
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2019/11/13/Eugene-DePasquale-Pennsylvania-Proactive-response-climate-change-impact-cost/stories/201911130152

State Auditor General: Climate change could be costing Pa. hundreds of millions
https://www.witf.org/2019/11/14/state-auditor-general-climate-change-could-be-costing-pa-hundreds-of-millions/

West Chester-based day-care chain settles discrimination suit after expelling 3-year-old girl over potty training
https://www.inquirer.com/business/spring-education-daycare-discrimination-lawsuit-settlement-20191113.html

Gisele Fetterman: We owe it to ourselves and our history to protect the Dreamers
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2019/11/14/Gisele-Fetterman-DACA-dreamers-protect-immigrants-history-Pennsylvania/stories/201911140054

Marsy’s law opponents should drop lawsuit
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/2019/11/14/Marsy-s-law-opponents-should-drop-lawsuit/stories/201911130129

Marsy’s Law for PA – the wrong solution for an undefined problem | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/11/marsys-law-for-pa-the-wrong-solution-for-an-undefined-problem-opinion.html

Marine donates his uniform so hit-and-run victim can be buried in it
https://www.inquirer.com/news/marine-corps-veteran-donates-uniform-to-norristown-hit-and-run-victim-samuel-jackson-20191113.html

Trooper claims ex, boss conspired to ruin his life with child sex assault claims
https://www.timesleader.com/news/762361/trooper-claims-ex-boss-conspired-to-ruin-his-life-with-child-sex-assault-claims

Trooper cleared of sex abuse alleges ex, boss concocted‘plot to destroy him’
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/trooper-cleared-of-sex-abuse-alleges-ex-boss-concocted-plot-to-destroy-him-1.2559265

Scranton nursing home sued for sexual assault of patient
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-nursing-home-sued-for-sexual-assault-of-patient-1.2559231

Transportation

Imperfect progress: Cashless tolls carry an array of questions, concerns
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/11/14/Imperfect-progress-Cashless-tolls-carry-an-array-of-questions-concerns/stories/201911120004

Single-lane restrictions planned on Routes 28, 65
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/single-lane-restrictions-set-for-routes-28-and-65-thursday/

Klein Transportation rolling out bus stop from Reading to NYC and Thanksgiving trips to Philadelphia
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/klein-transportation-rolling-out-bus-stop-in-reading-and-thanksgiving-trips-to-philadelphia

Speed cameras in Pennsylvania work zones: What you need to know
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2019/11/13/pennsylvania-speed-cameras-work-zones-what-you-need-know/2572847001/

Washington

Inside the first Trump impeachment hearing: A resonant voice and damaging new details
https://www.inquirer.com/news/trump-impeachment-hearing-house-intelligence-committee-20191113.html

How Pa’s members of Congress reacted to the first day of impeachment hearings
https://www.penncapital-star.com/government-politics/how-pas-members-of-congress-reacted-to-the-first-day-of-impeachment-hearings/

Toomey offers resolution asserting presidents cannot ban fracking
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20191114/toomey-offers-resolution-asserting-presidents-cannot-ban-fracking