Headlines:
• Why wasn't the proposed prison site already developed?: The 78-acre farm is only a few hundred feet from Lancaster city limits, and developers have frequently shown interest, but never moved forward. Factors behind their reluctance include soil quality, limited road access and the cost of water and sewer infrastructure. (Source: LNP)
• Pa. nursing homes seeking American Rescue Plan funding: Nursing and assisted living homes are asking the Pennsylvania general assembly for about $450 million to offset Covid-19 related costs. (Source: WITF)
• Pa. lawmakers report receiving fewer gifts during pandemic: With the exception of a few large gifts before Covid-19 hit hard, Pennsylvania's 253 lawmakers didn't report receiving any goods or services of great value during 2020. (Source: Spotlight PA)
• National/world roundup: Indian Covid-19 death toll passes 300,000. (Source: AP) World leaders condemn Belarus for plane "hijacking." (Source: UPI) U.K. BLM leader Sasha Johnson shot. (Source: USA Today) George Floyd's family holds rally, march. (Source: AP) Phil Mickelson becomes oldest PGA winner. (Source: NBC News)
