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

Voters should expect to see “weaponized” AI content ahead of the election this year, according to experts. College will cost as much as $95,000 this fall. Some areas are still under a flood watch. Lastly, it’s a love for the ages that’s inspired TikTok to sing. 

Another county has been placed under spotted lanternfly quarantine. Some people may be wondering whether or not there’ll be more ticks around this spring, given the mild winter. Giant is getting rid of some delivery driver positions. And alas, no, floating Wawa tiki bars aren’t real. 

The federal government gave Pennsylvania a whole lot of money for its largest solar project yet. SEPTA wants riders to quit smoking pot while using the transit system. UGI will be doing some pipe replacement starting today. Plus, watch out this April Fool’s, because this city’s the number one for pranksters. 

A new report has found that most Pennsylvania hospitals don’t follow price transparency rules. Ports in Pennsylvania are readying themselves for more activity following the Baltimore bridge collapse. A third party wants to make things official. Also, Punxsutawney Phil, immortal groundhog, has finally become a father. 

A bill would give victims of voter intimidation the right to sue. Dollar Tree is closing 1,000 Family Dollar stores nationwide, several of which are in Pennsylvania. PennDOT wants to know how they did this winter. And a mind-bobbling case gets resolved. 

One county is part of several that’s suing Big Oil. This legislation seeks to install panic buttons in schools across the state. Pennsylvania’s last private mountain is now public. Lastly, one of the most iconic things to come out of Pennsylvania may get an official designation. 

The doctor who misdiagnosed a bunch of parents with “medical child abuse” — leaving some parents to temporarily lose custody of their children — will retire at the end of the month. Some people’s jobs give them commuting benefits, but these two city officials got Mustangs. A group of state lawmakers are trying to get a bill regarding voter ID out of limbo. And this one area is expected to get thousands of people next month. 

Some police departments are loosening some requirements and policies to fill gaping cop vacancies. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate has stayed the same for the fifth month straight. A bird not seen in Pennsylvania in a decade is making a comeback (or so the Game Commission hopes). Lastly, it was Madness, so a college professor canceled class. 

A school shut down twice this week due to separate bomb threats. Sheetz has been hit by a lawsuit. The state’s cracking down on aggressive drivers. Plus, Pennsylvania’s favorite Easter candy. 

The Pennsylvania National Guard won’t be sent to the Mexican border. It seems that state residents would much rather have energy they can afford over a type that benefits the environment. A “major” Amtrak project will be shaking up some schedules. Also, it stank on I-78 on Tuesday.