McCord has millions left in the bank, a couple of unions and ward leaders endorse candidates and we can tell you when and where all of the scheduled governor’s forums are. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

PA-Gov: McCord Boasts 6 Mil On Hand: McCord’s campaign for governor states that they raised $6.6 million for the race and still have $6 million on hand.

PA-Gov: Upcoming Candidate Forums: Throughout the upcoming months, Democratic candidates will take part in public forums to battle over the issues

PA-6: Another Republican Hopeful Weighs a Run: Patrick Collins, a Republican businessman, is seriously considering a run for Gerlach’s seat.

Sen. Waugh Makes Resignation Official: Confirming reports last week that Senator Waugh would resign, in lieu of retirement, the official resignation letter has been publicized.

LV Building Trades Council Back Smith For Lt. Gov.: Bradford County Commissioner Mark Smith secured the support of twelve different labor organizations.

PA-9: Shuster Campaign Staffs Up: Rep. Shuster’s reelection campaign adds muscle.

PA-8: USW Endorses Kevin Strouse: United Steelworkers is the sixth labor union to endorse Strouse’s campaign.

PA-13: Ward Leaders Endorse Margolies: Marjorie Margolies gets the endorsements of five Philly ward leaders in Democratic primary for PA-13.

Statewide
Capitolwire: Senate panel approves changes to Environmental Good Samaritan law
State House Sound Bites: Medicaid issue could kill DPW name-change
State House Sound Bites: Familiar fault lines over welfare fraud bill

Philadelphia
Daily News: Grand Jury investigations aimed at police brass
The Inquirer: Analyst: More Phila. school cuts would hurt bond rating
The Inquirer: Harambee charter CEO to surrender to federal authorities
Philly.com: PA Legislature: back & bustling
Philly.com: Pa. official: Christie should back off new Port Authority CEO
Commonwealth Confidential: Lt. Gov calls special election to fill vacant Senate seat
PhillyClout: Mayor signs land bank bill into law

SEPA
Phillyburbs.com: Pennsylvania state debt reaches ‘$14,487 per person’
Pottstown Mercury: Volunteer fire companies to get exemption from Obamacare
Pottstown Mercury: Pa. Banking Secretary ‘energized’ about business environment
Delco Daily Times: More than 81k sign up in Pa. for insurance
Delco Daily Times: Pa. Turnpike ex-manager pleads guilty to 3 counts
AP: Pa. senator from York County quits to take Ag job

Pittsburgh
Tribune Review: Challenge of South Fayette’s zoning regulations on oil and gas drilling postponed
Tribune Review: Peduto to release details on meetings with key personnel, financial overseers
Tribune Review: Allegheny County Council to review tax breaks for projects near airport
Post-Gazette: Teacher evaluation fight may prove costly
Post-Gazette: Peduto makes enthusiastic start as Pittsburgh mayor
Post-Gazette: DeFazio appoints panel chairs on Allegheny County Council
Urban Media Today: Peduto Administration Continues Efforts to Make Office More Accessible

Southwest
Beaver County Times: Official: Water rates with Beaver Falls authority increase due to capital costs, wages
Altoona Mirror: Township turns around
AP: More than 81k sign up in Pa. for insurance
AP: Gov’s office: Waugh appointment OK under state law

NEPA
The Times Leader: 3 county union contracts nearing vote
Times-Tribune: Scranton financial consultant to reach out to city ‘stakeholders’
Citizens Voice: Revenue demands drive look at initiatives
Citizens Voice: Hazleton council president wants more transparent government

South Central
Patriot-News: York County GOP chairman said no deal has been struck for the party’s nominee for Waugh’s seat
Patriot-News: Rep. Ron Miller mulling over run for open Pa. Senate seat from York County
Patriot-News: Corbett’s interest in FDA weed study doesn’t affect his opposition to legalization
Patriot-News: Timing of special election to fill Waugh’s Pa. Senate seat questioned
Patriot-News: Bill allowing acid mine water to be used in fracking headed to state Senate
Carlisle Sentinel: Mt. Holly Springs police chief set to retire

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Obamacare numbers offer first look at who’s enrolling
Morning Call: Donchez names next Bethlehem fire chief
Morning Call: Tight vote likely for public defender married to judge
Morning Call: Rotating Machinery Services to hire 25 in Bethlehem Township
Reading Eagle: Beaver County school districts faced plenty of challenges in merger
Reading Eagle: Memorial to Oley Valley graduate, comrade killed in Afghanistan dedicated

North by Northwest
Sun-Gazette: Reassessment suspended, city seeks grants
Sun-Gazette: Former school building sold
Daily Times: State College school district considers expanding Delta Program
Daily Times: Taylor Township man accused of threatening municipal official over clearing roads
Daily Times: On Centre: Around Bellefonte | Art museum raises more than $50,000 in campaign, exceeds goal

Opinion
Patriot-News: To keep Pa. recreation safe, lawmakers should support updates to old environmental law
Delco Daily Times: Editorial: It’s time to legalize same-sex marriage in Pa.
Delco Daily Times: Politically Uncorrected: Be Careful What You Wish For
Citizens Voice: State Supreme Court’s new rule opens door for public
Post-Gazette: Campus fire power: Pa. universities should stand tough against guns

Blogs
Media Trackers: Pennsylvania Teachers Union Stacks Deck Against Taxpayers
Keystone Politics: #PAGov: McCord Has $6M; Crickets from Hanger, Pawlowski
Keystone Politics: John Baer Thinks Voters Will Punish Kathleen Kane for Exposing Corbett’s Kid-Gloves Handling of Child Rapist
John Hanger: Stunning Fact: NY Creates 4 Times As Many Jobs As PA Without 1 Shale Well