Headlines:
• Scott Martin suspends gubernatorial campaign: The Lancaster County state senator said continuing the campaign would risk aggravating a leg injury, potentially compromising his ability to walk. (Source: CBS 21)
• Tight local real estate market pushes prices upward: The average home sale price in Lancaster County was $292,025 in 2021, up nearly 14% from the year before. (Source: LNP)
• State launches mental health hotline for farmers: The AgriStress Helpline is available 24/7. (Source: WITF)
• Report finds no correlation between school spending, test scores: The Independent Fiscal Office did find that districts with more students from lower-income families have lower aggregate test scores. The issue of state education funding equity is currently being litigated. (Source: Spotlight PA)
• National/world roundup: Rams defeat Bengals in Super Bowl. (Source: UPI) L.A. victory celebrations turn chaotic. (Source: NBC News) Talks continue over Ukraine. (Source: AP) Mob stones man to death in Pakistan. (Source: ABC News | AP) Russian skater Valieva cleared to compete in Olympics. (Source: NPR) Report says all but 16% of world's coastlines are environmentally compromised. (Source: CBS News)
