The OCC finalized two rules that rescind an obsolete home‑loan data requirement and broaden expedited licensing for community banks, effective April 3, 2026.

Controller Rachael Heisler says Pittsburgh Public Schools missed millions by skipping competitive bids, citing a copier contract and urging a procurement overhaul. Her reports recommend RFPs and a procurement office to recapture savings.

The Shapiro administration announced $15 million in micro-grants aimed at historically disadvantaged small businesses across Pennsylvania. The largest share goes to the PA CDFI Network to reach all 67 counties.

Pittsburgh Public Schools’ board unanimously denied Three Rivers Wildflower’s charter application, citing missing site and enrollment details. Supporters say the plan would broaden Montessori access; opponents warned of resource strain.

Councilors gave preliminary approval to a bill creating a city-run housing dashboard that will publish monthly net housing-unit counts and set firm deadlines.

McCandless Town Council voted 5-2 to bar local police from assisting ICE and CBP on civil immigration enforcement after hours of heated public comment. The move joins other local governments rethinking cooperation with federal immigration agents.

Councilors heard Hazelwood residents push a 500‑foot buffer for waste transfer sites while tabling a $20M vehicle‑fleet trust and debating snow‑access fixes.

Rep. Chris Deluzio from Pennsylvania announced his bid for reelection, emphasizing his commitment to the American dream and healthcare reform. He faces Republican criticism but has Democratic support.

Pennsylvania returned a record $334.1 million in unclaimed funds in 2025, driven in part by the new Money Match automatic‑return program. Millions more still sit in state vaults.

A federal class-action out of Pittsburgh challenges TSA and DEA practices after $82,373 was taken at PIT. Plaintiffs say agencies seized travelers’ cash without probable cause.

The Pentagon’s preliminary roster names Carnegie Mellon among dozens of schools that could lose Defense Department tuition reimbursement, a move that could affect local research ties and service‑member education plans.

Jason Lando will be sworn in as Pittsburgh's police chief today after a unanimous City Council confirmation. He says his top priorities are violent crime, officer wellness and rebuilding ranks.

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law Wednesday that adds cursive handwriting to Pennsylvania's required elementary subjects; the requirement becomes effective April 12, 2026.