Eichelberger jumps in the race to replace Congressman Bill Shuster, Joe Gale enters the race for Lieutenant Governor despite being too young to hold the office, and Barletta announces $1 million on hand to start 2018.  Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!

Eichelberger Announces for PA-9: State Sen. John Eichelberger officially entered the race to replace retiring Congressman Bill Shuster, joining a crowded primary field.

Gale Enters Race for LG: Montgomery County Republican Commissioner Joe Gale announced he is entering the race for Lieutenant Governor.

Barletta Enters Election Year With $1 Million on Hand: Congressman Lou Barletta announced his U.S. Senate campaign is starting 2018 with just over $1 million on hand.

Legislative Election Update
Post-Gazette: Lamb gets first endorsement from big-ticket national group
Centre Daily Times: Mill Hall man to run for 5th District congressional seat
Reading Eagle: State Rep. Thomas Caltagirone is running for re-election
Post-Gazette: Democrat dominates fundraising as Mon Valley special election nears
Times Leader: Bartoli will run for state House

Statewide
State House Sound Bites: PA National Guard facility breaks ground on new multi-million building
State House Sound Bites: SCOTUS to consider a case that could net states sales revenue
StateImpact: Hearing will scrutinize use of money in special environmental funds
StateImpact: DEP fines natural gas company $1.7M for drilling violations
City & State: Republican lawmakers introduce regulatory reform report, bill package

Philadelphia
Inquirer: 28-year-old Trump supporter jumps into Pa. Lt. Gov race. The only problem: He has to be 30 to take office
Inquirer: Kenney names 13 to help pick Philly’s new school board
Inquirer: Some say Women’s March pink hats aren’t inclusive. Philly organizers say wear what you want
Inquirer: Nuns want religious freedom trial over Lancaster pipeline on their land
Inquirer: At Free Library, Wolff discusses the firestorm around ‘Fire and Fury’
Inquirer: Adelphia’s 84-mile pipeline is the latest Philly-area project for Pa.’s natural gas gusher
WCAU: Not Old Enough to Hold the Office, Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale Announces Run For Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Anyway
WHYY: Outrage over Trump is helping Democrats win elections
WHYY: Kenney names nominating panel for new Philly school board
Billy Penn: What Philly needs to know about REAL ID

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: Montco Commissioner Gale announces run for Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.
Pottstown Mercury: Montgomery County bench welcomes 2 new judges
Bucks County Courier Times: Gov. Wolf pleads for more federal support to fight opioid epidemic
Bucks County Courier Times: Newtown Township poised to pass 1-mill tax increase covering ambulance services, fire hydrants
Delco Times: DNC deputy chair visits local Dems in Haverford
Delco Times: Swarthmore welcomes two newcomers to borough council
Delco Times: Newly Democratic Rose Valley Council pledges bipartisanship

Pittsburgh
Tribune Review: Betsy DeVos green-lights Pennsylvania’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan
Tribune Review: Peduto says Pittsburgh ‘clearly needs to do a much better job’ removing snow
Tribune Review: Pat Toomey endorses Lou Barletta in Pa. Senate race
Tribune Review: Penn Hills school officials refuse to address business manager’s apparent absence
Post-Gazette: Shale gas driller penalized
Post-Gazette: President Donald Trump to visit North Fayette, tout tax reform bill
KDKA: President Trump’s Visit On Thursday A Mix Of Policy, Politics

Southwest
Beaver County Times: Gov. Wolf pleads for more federal support to fight opioid epidemic
Beaver County Times: Nonunion county employees to get 3 percent pay raise
Beaver County Times: GOP field grows to 4 to run for lieutenant governor
Altoona Mirror: Halvorson again sets sights on Shuster’s congressional seat
Altoona Mirror: Bedford revises county budget

NEPA
Times Leader: Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Hazleton, Nanticoke mull cooperation on blight
Times-Tribune: Powell hires top assistant DAs
Standard-Speaker: Hazleton’s woes mounting over finances, fuel

South Central
Lebanon Daily News: Fort Indiantown Gap Training Center breaks ground on Training Support Center building
Patriot News: 25 Pa. Republicans tell Wolf he can’t list mothers and fathers as ‘parents’ on birth certificates
Patriot News: Lieutenant governor race on GOP side increases to four candidates
Patriot News: Why letting Nestle’s candy get away may be the best thing for Hershey
Patriot News: Trump to visit suburban Pittsburgh heavy equipment maker Thursday
Patriot News: Gerrymandering case sows doubt in big year for House races
LNP: Lancaster County deputy sheriff who sued sheriff, county over sexual harassment to be paid $125,000
LNP: 10 candidates are in the running to replace Lancaster County Judge Hoberg
LNP: Hempfield school board’s cell tower vote delayed a week due to weather
LNP: Jury selected for Allentown mayor’s trial

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Pat Toomey endorses Lou Barletta in Pa. Senate race
Morning Call: Wolf asks Trump for more money to fight opioid epidemic
Morning Call: Jury selected to decide government’s corruption case against Ed Pawlowski
Morning Call: Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski trial: Potential witnesses for the defense revealed
Morning Call: The 9 schemes alleged in Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski’s pay-to-play case

North by Northwest
Erie Times-News:2018 election races take shape
Erie Times-News: Blue Zones to present health, well-being proposal to Erie
Centre Daily Times: State College leaders condemn Trump for ‘s—hole’ comment

Opinion
Observer-Reporter: EDITORIAL Don’t settle sexual harassment cases with taxpayer dollars
Inquirer: Opioids and guns don’t – and shouldn’t – mix in Pa.’s emergency declaration | Editorial
Inquirer: 4 vital transformations Larry Krasner can make in his first year as Philly’s DA | Opinion
Tribune Review: Trib editorial: Ruling puts pot facilities in proper perspective
Patriot News: A year in, Trump has a list of accomplishments, but he’s still his own worst enemy | Analysis
LNP: It’s time for the state Legislature to downsize and reduce the number of House seats