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Good morning Tuesday morning, dear seekers
Today we ask you to join us on a very special and very significant journey as 253 members of the House of Representatives and the State Senate return from their annual summer vacation to address some of the most pressing public policy challenges in recent memory.

From gun violence to climate change, it’s simple to feel overwhelmed by the enormity and scope of the issues facing us and the elected leaders who act on our behalf.

The point is that Pennsylvania is a lively and diverse community of over 12 million people. The nation’s fifth-largest state boasts an array of public and private higher education institutions; a mosaic of supporters, activists and change agents; and an army of volunteers, community leaders and local elected officials.

Put them together and you have some of the deepest knowledge in the country. And the best part is that everyone is trying to make their little corner of Pennsylvania a better place.

With that in mind, this morning Capital-Star starts #PASForwardan eight-month effort to leverage this expertise, passion and knowledge to pursue evidence-based answers to the most significant issues of our time.

Here’s how it will work:

In the next eight months Capital-Star will investigate a modern problem every two months.

And we will do this with pieces of explanatory journalism; stories about evidence-based responses that have measurable impact and can be replicated in Pennsylvania; profiles of supporters, elected officials, volunteers and faith leaders who are changing lives in their communities; and opinion journalism by the best and brightest in their fields.

We will end this with a public event that will bring together a broad spectrum of Pennsylvanians to discuss what we have learned and talk about how to move forward.

Importantly, we want to expand the conversation beyond the mere voices that so often dominate our public debate. We want to raise the voices of those whose passion, interest and knowledge do not always make it into our dialogue.

And as Pennsylvania lawmakers, like their counterparts on Capitol Hill, return in the face of nationwide protest to do something: All — about the scourge of gun violence in our schools, homes, streets and houses of worship, that’s where we’ll start too.

This morning we will start working with patented Capital-Star explanation By Associate Editor Sarah Anne Hughespresenting the debate, players and legislation currently before the State House and Senate.

On ours Comments pageyou will find a piece Brian Malteexperienced activist with California Hope and Healing Fundwho in detail the toll that energetic shooter drills have on our children.We’ll be back next week with articles and opinion journalism to supplement two days of hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

And here’s the most significant part:We want to hear from you. If you have a question about gun violence or are an expert or advocate with specific expertise, you can share your thoughts here.

As always, we will not share your personal information. However, if your idea piques our interest, don’t be surprised if someone from our staff contacts you.

Similarly, if you want to share your thoughts or ideas in an article on our Comments pageplease contact me at: [email protected].

Submissions should be a maximum of 750 words and can be submitted as a file MSWord attachment, A Google document or pasted into the body of an e-mail. NO PDF format the documents please.

We also ask for a photo of the author’s head and a two-line biography explaining who you are, what you do and what municipality you live in.

Here in Capital-Starwe want to assist you move #PaForward. Please join us on this journey.

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Charter school parents and their children opposed the decision Wolf Administration reforms during Monday’s rally at the Capitol. Elizabeth Hardison has a history.

Latino leaders from across Pennsylvania kicked off Latino Heritage Month by celebrating their heritage even as they exerted sedate political clout.

Stephen Caruso we went to a meeting together House and Senate State Government Committeesduring which lawmakers discussed how best to fix Pa.’s absentee voting law. Agreement on a solution, of course, remains elusive.

From our partners in Philadelphia TribuneBlack clergy in Philadelphia are calling for a loan forgiveness program to encourage service provision.

On ours Comments pageRegular opinion Mark O’Keefe has some ideas on how to do it Governor Tom Wolf Power finally strike a deal on this elusive state police charge. And the coalition of supporters says it’s planned Trump administration Cutting food stamps will worsen inequality.

The Philadelphia skyline seen from the “Rocky Steps” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Photo: Steve Lange, courtesy Flickr Community.

Elsewhere.
The Philadelphia police union says that will happen sue city over “faulty” payroll software, Inquirer reports.
The Carnegie Library has a modern system assist readers find books on sensitive topics without having to ask a librarian for assist, Pittsburgh City Document reports.
Even if drivers from central Pa. they don’t like them (and they certainly don’t know how to drive them), PennDOT says roundabouts are working, PennLive reports.
AND Lehigh University student who he was armed with a knife and a gun was arrested, o Morning call reports.

Here’s your #Pittsburgh Instagram of the Day:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2eWrZhhmgl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

At least for now, the judge put an end to the case sale of the Hahnemann Hospital residency programWHY-FM reports.
PA Post discusses in detail legislation that could assist release 1,000 people sentenced to life imprisonment.
To stop cities, Texas is trying to ban them from lobbying, Stateline.org reports.
2020 Democratic Candidate Amy Klobuchar will campaign in Philadelphia and PittsburghPoliticsPA reports.
President Donald Trump stops talking Iran “orchestrated” this attack on Saudi Arabia, Roll call reports.

What’s going on.
As befits a session day, the schedule is tight, thank God DGS insert the terrible ones Studio 54 disco barriers to keep the mobs in check.
The House meets at 1 p.m
10:00, Capitol steps: Moms demand action and lawmakers demand All rightaction on Red Flag bills, under Suicide Prevention Month.
11:00, Media Center: Rep. Chris Rabb, Philadelphiaand activists from Penn Environment talk about VW Dieselgate impact of settlement on Pennsylvania.
11:00, Main Rotunda: A rally calling for… hmm …no restrictions on the prescription of opioids.
12.00, Main Rotunda: We, the People (but no more than 450 people) are gathering calls for an raise in the minimum wage.
1:00 p.m., Main Rotunda: House lawmakers are calling Wolf Administration to set methane limits. If they are concerned about greenhouse gases, there is always an amendment to reduce the size of the General Assembly…

Wolf watch.
Governor Tom Wolf
has news at 15:30 in Surgery to talk about his trip to Poland and the Baltic countries. And at 5:30 p.m Dear Sirjoined by the exCow. Tomek Corbet AND Mark Schweiker organize a planning session w Res to celebrate America’s 250th birthday (quickly reviews the state Constitution’s language regarding term limits…).

What’s Going On (Naked Political Edition).
8 a.m.:
Party for Representative Jim Rigby
11:30: Dinner for Representative Jonathan Fritz
17:30:
Adoption for MP Peter Schweyer
Drive around the track and give it your all and you’ll only lose $1,750 today.

You say it’s your birthday.
My best wishes go to the three Democrats apparatchiks this morning. In ascending order… I see …congratulations on your length of service JJ Abbottin the office Governor Tom Wolf; Fundraising for Democrats Aubrey MontgomeryAND Tony LeporeChief of Staff Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa, D-Allegheny. Congratulations, people, have a nice day.

Heavy rotation.
Here’s the jam with Elementary really rock your Tuesday. It’s “Feel the Love.”

Tuesday free football link.
Aston Villa
drew goalless with West HamUnited on Monday. These games are among the most electrifying. Guardian has a story.

And now you’re up to date.

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