Headlines:
• Judges expected to choose new county commissioner Friday: Before deliberating, the judges will interview all 13 candidates beginning at 1 p.m. The sessions will be livestreamed here. (Source: LNP)
• Pa. Supreme Court takes control of congressional redistricting: It pre-empted a lower-court case and is set to hold a hearing Feb. 18. (Source: Spotlight PA)
• Gov. Wolf proposes spending plan for $1.7 billion from ARPA: The governor proposes using it for assistance to business and families, one-time additional property tax cuts and other purposes. Republicans are opposed. (Source: Capital Star)
• Justin Bieber spotted in Manheim: The celebrity had a meal at City Star Diner. (Source: CBS 21)
• National/world roundup: Isis leader killed in Syria. (Source: NBC News) Army to begin expelling soldiers who refuse Covid-19 vaccine. (Source: UPI) Beijing Winter Olympics kick off Friday. (Source: AP) Medicaid expects to cover home Covid-19 tests beginning in spring. (Source: The Week) Giuliani appears on 'Masked Singer.' (Source: Deadline)