Pennsylvania faces significant weather challenges this Thanksgiving week as a cold front brings winter conditions across the state. Lake effect snow warnings remain in effect through Saturday, with some areas north of Interstate 80 potentially seeing up to 18 inches of accumulation. Temperatures are plummeting dramatically, with wind chills making it feel like the teens across western Pennsylvania by Thanksgiving morning. Listeners traveling should exercise caution as rain clears tonight but cold air moves in rapidly through Friday.

On the policy front, Governor Josh Shapiro continues advancing his legislative agenda despite budget challenges. He recently signed the CROWN Act into law, making Pennsylvania the twenty-eighth state to prohibit race-based hair discrimination, with protections taking effect January 24th. The governor also signed legislation expanding access to unclaimed property, updating a 20-year-old limit that had prevented heirs from easily claiming funds from the state's 4 billion dollar unclaimed property vault.

In transportation news, SEPTA announced it will fully restore regional rail service by late December, thanks to a 219.9 million dollar infusion from PennDOT. Funds will primarily repair the aging Silver Line fleet and lease additional rail cars as the transit authority seeks permanent replacements.

Economic indicators show some headwinds for the state. Wine and spirit sales dropped more than one percent in fiscal year 2024-25, marking only the second decline in three decades. The state liquor control board attributed the decline to changing consumer demographics, unfavorable economic conditions, and structural market changes.

On a brighter note, Pennsylvania awarded its largest ever film tax credit of 49.8 million dollars to HBO's new crime drama Task, starring Mark Ruffalo. The series, which received approval for a second season, is expected to generate 3,700 jobs and inject over 194 million dollars into the state's economy.

Looking ahead, listeners should monitor ongoing discussions about regulating skill games, which lawmakers flagged as unfinished business despite bipartisan consensus on the need for reform. The state continues competing for federal grants to strengthen rural healthcare and faces significant budget challenges in the coming year that may require difficult spending decisions.

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