Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Claudia Dimuro

Campaign finance oversight is about to be more difficult in Pennsylvania, thanks to state lawmakers. Meanwhile, a new bill is passed that won’t let anyone younger than 18 get married in the state. In State College, a Penn State fraternity is suspended after a 17 year old dies. In more cheerful news, one of Pennsylvania’s iconic sports stars is the subject of a new stamp.

 

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It’s been a busy start of the week for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. A heartbeat bill, geared towards ending abortions, was introduced. Another bill was brought up that would change the voting system in the state and yet another piece of legislation seeks to solve a firefighter shortage. In non political news, Clark Bars are ready to make a comeback.

 

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A fire in Allentown displaces 44, meanwhile two children have been shot in Philadelphia. A Pittsburgh Steelers player was arrested over the weekend. In less depressing news, Pennsylvania is selling an extreme beer that’s actually illegal in 15 states.

 

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The Catholic Church in Pennsylvania announces $9.6 million in new settlement payouts to victims of sex abuse. Meanwhile, Governor Wolf is changing overtime rules for thousands of workers and the liquor control board has awarded a nearly half billion contract to an Ohio firm -- without hearing bids from other companies. And, want a duck boat? The state government is auctioning one off!

 

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A Pennsylvania community college system is getting rid of on-campus mental health counseling. Meanwhile, the state’s auditor general calls for lawmakers to legalize fentanyl testing strips. Over in Philadelphia, a new bill is being introduced that’ll ban minors from vaping. In non-drug news, the White House has picked its Christmas tree -- and it’s coming from Pennsylvania.

 

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Governor Wolf tells President Trump that Pennsylvania will keep accepting refugees, despite having the power to ban them. Meanwhile, corporations could be getting taxed in Pa. -- even if they don’t have offices or employees here. In Lancaster, plans are announced for an innovative proton therapy center that could change how we fight cancer. And, before we go, we’ll talk snow.

 

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A new report to the U.N. says that Pittsburgh still has work to do when it comes to human rights. Meanwhile, residents around McKeesport are on their fourth day of a boil water advisory. Electricity giant PPL is considering a $67 billion merger with another utilities company. And after all those stories, you may need a drink. Keurig has just released a new machine in Pennsylvania that makes cocktails -- not coffee.

 

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Skyrocketing lunch debt has one Pennsylvania district considering using collection agencies to solve the problem. Meanwhile, thousands of Mack Truck employees are on strike after contract negotiations stall. Speaking of stalling -- a plane that crashed in the Susquehanna River a week ago is still there. And, finally, a spinoff of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” is in the works.

 

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The ACLU objects to a ballot question about victims’ rights amendment. Meanwhile, a new study says Pennsylvania has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the nation. Hunters and anglers are the targets for a new scam and a new US Navy ship is being named after our state capitol.

 

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A Pennsylvania school district president is banned from anything having to do with the Olympics after a sexual misconduct investigation. A Philadelphia man is freed after 27 years in jail over a wrongful conviction. A legendary flea market is closing. Wrapping it all up: Game of Thrones fans will want to head to Pittsburgh -- one of the series’ stars is filming a movie there.

 

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