Wolf pulls in $13.27 million, Pawlowski releases his agriculture plan and more potential candidates emerge in PA-06. Plus, be sure to check back later for this week’s Ups & Downs, the first of 2014! Good morning politicos, here’s the buzz.

PA-Gov: Wolf Campaign Raised 13.27 Mil: Exceeding the fundraising numbers the campaign released in December, the Wolf campaign revealed that they raised 13.27 million.

Pike and Parrish Promoted In PA-6: 2010 Primary candidate Doug Pike is promoted for another go at PA-6, DC Dem fundraises for Parrish.

Environmental Quality Board Holds Meetings On Oil and Gas Regs: A series of public meetings will take place to illustrate new proposed regulations to the oil and gas industry.

Leach Responds to Corbett’s Medical Marijuana Comments: Corbett appears to soften on issue of medical marijuana, congressional candidate doesn’t buy in.

PA-Gov: Pawlowski Releases Ag Plan: The Allentown Mayor unveils a plan to promote Pennsylvania’s agriculture.

Legislative Elections Update:

HD-5: Second-term Berks County Recorder of Deeds Fred Sheeler announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the recently relocated 5th House District.

“Many politicians forget that the taxpayers are essentially like paying customers who deserve good customer service. They run for office and promise to cut government spending and serve their ‘customers,’ but very few deliver on those promises. I have shown the people of Berks that I can deliver, having cut government spending and improved the level of service to the citizens of Berks,” Sheeler said.

Local businessman and Republican Joe Rudderow will seek his party’s nomination for the seat.

The 5th House District now includes all or parts of the following Berks County municipalities: the townships of Alsace, Bern, Bethel, Centre, Exeter, Jefferson, Maidencreek, Marion, Ontelaunee, Penn, Ruscombmanor, Tulpehocken, Upper Bern and Upper Tulpehocken; and the boroughs of Bernville, Centerport, Fleetwood, Leesport, Strausstown and Womelsdorf.

HD-94: Majority Whip Stan Saylor (R-York will face a primary challenge again in 2014. Next week, Kelly Henshaw will announce his candidacy for the 94th House District. Henshaw is a self-described conservative Republican who will fight for limited government, lower taxes and less government regulation.

Two years ago, in his first run for office, Kelly lost by barely 1,000 votes to Saylor.

“There’s a clear cause and effect here that is as neat and predictable as a law of physics: as government expands, liberty contracts.’ My opponent has spent 20 long years expanding government. I intend to help turn the tide back towards liberty for all,” Henshaw said.

Statewide
PA Independent: PA Senate prez: Do away with ‘obsolete, unsustainable’ pensions or face difficult budget cuts
PA Independent: Philadelphia artist battling eminent domain decision
StateImpactPA: Scientists document gas development disturbing forest ecosystems

Philadelphia
Inquirer: Pa. lawmakers again eye privatizing liquor sales
Inquirer: Controller: Can ‘anchors’ spend more in Phila.?
Inquirer: New ethics rules for Pa. judges
Inquirer: Federal jury acquits Brown on 6 counts, deadlocks on 54
Inquirer: As legal woes mount, Tollefson skips hearing
Daily News: Obama makes West Philly a ‘Promise’
PhillyClout: Former City Commissioner Joe Duda has died
PhillyClout: Corbett’s ups and downs

SEPA
Courier-Times: DiGirolamo to Corbett: Accept Medicaid expansion money now
Courier-Times: PennDOT eases restrictions on disabled vets
Courier-Times: Local businesses reap benefits of Parx Casino
Montgomery Media: Montgomery County Commissioners support former Norristown police chief Russel Bono for sheriff
Montgomery Media: Ambler Borough Council swears in new officials

Pittsburgh
WPXI: Sen. Casey asks Congress to keep low-income home energy assistance program
Tribune Review: U.S. attorney says investigation of city still going
Tribune Review: Peduto offers support to union, nonprofit groups
Tribune Review: Emergency appeal to raise money for Western Pa. food banks nets more than $600K
Tribune Review: Washington County OKs natural gas drilling at airport
Post-Gazette: New inspector general hired to root out turnpike corruption
Post-Gazette: Outdoor groups protest bill on endangered species
Post-Gazette: Wanting more time, State System puts off vote on Pennsylvania university weapons policy

Southwest
Beaver County Times: Pa. House committee to consider letting local police use radar
Observer-Reporter: DEP holds informal conference on mine permit revision
Altoona Mirror: Ritchey announces intent to run for General Assembly

NEPA
Citizens Voice: PUC approves controversial PPL line
Times Leader: Detectives visit TL in WB fuel probe
Times Tribune: Scranton, chamber eye outside consultant on city budget finances
Times Tribune: Geisinger Health System opposes any willing payer legislation
AP: Pa. health-care plan draws fire at last hearing

South Central
AP: Pa. health-care plan draws fire at last hearing
Harrisburg Patriot News: Ex-mayor’s letter to Papenfuse includes 10-page list of Thompson administration accomplishments
Harrisburg Patriot News: Corbett critics: Pennsylvania waits while New Jersey, Ohio receive billions to help their uninsured
Harrisburg Patriot News: House Appropriations committee wants your budget questions for Pennsylvania cabinet
Harrisburg Patriot News: Papenfuse names three more new Harrisburg officials
Carlisle Sentinel: ‘War on Poverty’ still being fought in Cumberland County

Lehigh Valley
Express Times: Northampton County Council approves Victor Scomillio for solicitor, who plans to bring in new team
Express Times: Gun ban for parts of Pennsylvania state university campuses has few supporters
Express Times: Lehigh County same-sex benefits offered — then taken away
AP: Candidates for governor to appear at W. Pa. forum
Reading Eagle: Reading Charter Review Commission OKs 5 amendments for May primary ballot
Reading Eagle: Rudderow seeking election to 5th District seat
Morning Call: Lehigh University faces civil rights probe

North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Marino introduces legislation to repeal flood insurance law
Campaign ‘14 Blog: Liberal group will endorse for first time – or not

Opinion
Post-Gazette: First reform: The new mayor must address outside police work
Times Tribune: On pensions, Scarnati vows…not much
Carlisle Sentinel: Our View: Half measures on weapons no solution
Daily News: DN Editorial: Is city working?

Blogs
Above Average Jane: Philadelphia’s Promise Zone Strategies
Keystone Politics: The Port Authority of NY/NJ Is Doing Fort Lee to Philadelphia Every Day
Keystone Politics: #PAGov: Why Isn’t John Hanger Catching Fire With Small Donors?
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Dem Governor Forum at LU on 1/22