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Friday, Feb. 17

John Fetterman (Source: Fetterman for PA)

• Gov. Shapiro will maintain moratorium on executions: In a speech Thursday, the governor called on lawmakers to abolish Pennsylvania’s death penalty. (Source: Capital-Star) Republican leaders criticized the move. (Source: WGAL)

• Sen. Fetterman checks into hospital for depression: Post-stroke depression is common, doctors say. (Source: AP

• Bill would lower Pennsylvania’s legal driving age to 15: Sponsors Stephen Kinsey, D-Philadelphia, and Eric Nelson, R-Westmoreland, say teens should be able to drive to work. (Source: ABC 27)

• Pa. House to reconvene next week: Former House Speaker Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster, complained about the gridlock that has stymied the chamber so far this year, saying House Speaker Mark Rozzi “hijacked the chamber.” (Source: WITF | AP)

• Adamstown residents eligible for free post office boxes: Residents ineligible for home delivery who were charged for their box may apply for refunds. (Source: LNP

• Nation/world: Internal messages show Fox newscasters knew Trump election claims were bogus. (Source: NBC News) Georgia grand jury recommends perjury indictments in Trump election probe. (Source: CNBC) Lake Powell reservoir hits record low. (Source: USA Today) Supreme Court cancels hearing on border policy. (Source: UPI) Zelensky seeks quicker support from West. (Source: AP)