Headlines:
• Afghan refugees begin arriving: Church World Service of Lancaster had welcomed two refugees as of Thursday, and up to 14 are expected by the end of the week. (Source: CBS 21)
• Latinos seek representation through redistricting: “Ensuring Hispanic civic engagement … with their elected officials will bolster the economic power and global competitiveness of Pennsylvania,” said Will Gonzalez of the group Ceiba who testified before Legislative Reapportionment Commission this week. (Source: WITF)
• Pa. Supreme Court to hear abortion coverage case: Abortion providers are seeking to reverse the state's ban on Medicaid to pay for the procedure. (Source: Capital Star)
• National/world roundup: Appeals reinstates Texas abortion restrictions. (Source: AP) Suicide bombing in Kandahar kills at least 16. (Source: UPI) Bill Clinton hospitalized for non-Covid infection. (Source: USA Today) Starting Nov. 8, fully vaccinated travelers can enter U.S. (Source: CNN)