• Martic Elementary School closed due to threat: State police responded following the phone threat Thursday afternoon and searched the campus following evacuation. The school is closed today. (Source: ABC 27)
• Central Market plans 10% hike in stand rental fees: Standholders are questioning the increase, which the Central Market Trust says is needed to ensure financial sustainability. (Source: LNP)
• Speaker Rozzi promises ‘fair’ House rules: Rozzi, a Democrat, is proposing a framework that would end caucus leaders’ ability to block legislation from coming to a vote and would limit referendums on constitutional amendments to general elections, not primaries. (Source: Capital-Star)
• State investigators cite Lancaster General Hospital for multiple incidents: The infractions include violating hand hygiene protocols and operating on the wrong leg. (Source: PennLive)
• Parking Authority board postpones vote on contract for Christian Street Garage facade: Board members want sole bidder Benchmark Construction to explain its $1.5 million proposal in detail. Some 20 members of the public attended the authority’s meeting to protest the public art design and the process that led to it. (Source: LNP)
• Nation/world: Zelensky vows victory as Ukraine marks 1 year of war. (Source: CBS News) Tennessee House passes bill banning gender-affirming care for minors. (Source: UPI) Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 more years in prison. (Source: ABC News) Inflation indicator rose 0.6% in January. (Source: CNBC) 7 injured in Philadelphia shooting. (Source: NBC News) Train crew had little warning before Ohio derailment. (Source: AP)
