McGinty and Corbett reveal their fundraising numbers from last year, Democratic hopefuls for governor meander through an unusual forum and Schwartz leaves Third Way. Don’t forget to check back later for this week’s Ups & Downs. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

PA-Gov: McGinty Raised 2.4 Mil in 2013: Former DEP Secretary raised $2.4 million for her gubernatorial campaign.

Guv Hopefuls Woo Lehigh Valley Dems: Democratic candidates cycled through issue stations and interacted directly voters.

PA-Gov: Corbett Raised $6.8M in 2013: The Governor has $7.5 million on hand of the $12.3 million he brought in since taking office.

Schwartz Leaves Third Way: The organization plagued by progressive criticism lost one of its honorary co-chairs.

Barletta Announces Reelection Campaign: The 11th district incumbent officially announced that he’ll seek re-election.

PA-Gov: McGinty Unveils Plan for Income Tax Cuts: The gubernatorial hopeful is proposing to extend tax benefits to more Pennsylvanians.

DCCC Launches Robo Call Against Fitzpatrick: New robo call attacks Fitzpatrick’s votes against the Affordable Care Act.

SD-46: A Candidate and an Actress: Camera Bartolotta isn’t a career politician, in fact, she had an interesting career before her campaign.

SDCC Hires New Executive and Deputy Directors: The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Campaign Committee announced they have brought on a new Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director.

Legislative Elections Update:

HD-145: Education Committee Chairman state Rep. Paul Clymer (R-Bucks) will retire at the end of 2014 after 17 terms in the House. “I give my heartfelt thanks to the residents of the 145th District for their confidence and support in allowing me to serve these many years. It has been an awesome and humbling experience,” Clymer said in a statement. “One of my priorities since day one has been to recognize freedom and liberty are best secured when ‘We the People’ are represented in the halls of government.”

The northwest Bucks County district is likely a safe one for the GOP. Republicans enjoy a 10 point voter registration advantage and Clymer cleared his 2012 opponent by 30 points.

HD-164: Billy Smith, running for State Representative in the 164th legislative district against incumbent Margo Davidson, announced the support of several local officials: Upper Darby Democratic Committee Chairman Ed Bradley, Current Lansdowne Mayor Tony Campuzano and Former Lansdowne Mayor Jayne Young.

“It was an easy decision. We need a representative who is a true progressive and that’s Billy Smith,” Bradley said.

SD-28: The York County Republicans officially picked Rep. Ron Miller (R-York) as their nominee in the upcoming special election to replace resigning Senator Waugh (R-York). This comes after weeks of speculation that he would be the nominee.

“I’m well positioned to be able to be elected to the Senate, go to the Senate, and immediately help to lead us,” Miller said.

Miller received 59 votes at the meeting. His closest competitor earned just 8.

Statewide
PA Independent: Corbett says he’d sign bill ending deduction of union dues
PA Independent: Pundits: Corbett’s unusual budget ‘scoop’ example of politics
StateImpactPA: What’s in a name? Addresses for drilling sites include tall men and dead pigs

Philadelphia
The Big Tent: Corbett reiterates opposition to legalizing pot
PhillyClout: Rendell, yuppies are Ready for Hillary
Commonwealth Confidential: Nurses throw support behind medical marijuana bill
The Inquirer: From zoning to e-smokes, Council gets down to 2014 business
The Inquirer: Former SRC member Joseph Dworetzky reflects about the job
The Inquirer: Corbett: Not tempted by Colorado’s pot of gold
The Daily News: City Council’s back together – with a lot of work to do
WHYY Newsworks: Day-care inspections, Philly structural safety on City Council agenda
WHYY Newsworks: Philadelphia will become more walkable, bikeable in 2014
City Paper: Corbett questions ‘credibility’ of Central High protest letter
Phillynow.com: Allyson Schwartz ditches right-wing left-wing group

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: 2 projects draw vocal public to Phoenixville council meeting
Courier Times: Nockamixon is asking state supremes to reject appeal of Act 13
The Intelligencer:Clymer announces resignation after this term
Delco Daily Times: Pa. legislator proposes changes to Penn State board
AP: Pa. universities get flexibility on tuition rates
Montgomery Media: Gov. Corbett nominates former Norristown police Chief Russell Bono as Montgomery County Sheriff
Daily Local News: Better communication sought on pipeline projects

Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: Peduto administration to review nearly 300 free parking passes issued to city employees, board members
Post-Gazette: Six Allegheny County districts, Intermediate Unit get cash for school resource officers
Post-Gazette: Pennsylvania State System approves first plans for differing tuition, fees by campus
Post-Gazette: Discord runs deep on new drilling rules
Tribune-Review: Alcosan waits for EPA decision on sewage overflow plan
Tribune-Review: State awards $3.9 million to 81 schools, municipalities for school resource and police officers
UrbanMediaToday: Quality Early Childhood Education Promoted as Economic Engine

Southwest
Altoona Mirror: Claysburg committee in upheaval
Altoona Mirror: Firefighters’ contract approved
Beaver County Times: Van Buren Homes files for bankruptcy
Beaver County Times: Corbett proposes $2.2 million increase to domestic violence, rape crisis
Beaver County Times: Economy authority seeks new member
Beaver County Times: Midland to fill 3 board vacancies

NEPA
Go Lackawanna: Barletta tours Tunkhannock businesses
Times Leader: Lawton blasts Brominski’s proposed budget cuts
Times Leader: Harveys Lake meeting address concerns about dam
Times Leader: Lawton blasts Brominski’s proposed budget cuts
Times-Tribune: Union president: PPL understaffs emergency responders
Times-Tribune: Scranton pension board reminds city about overdue $2 million contribution

South Central
Lebanon Daily News: Sen. Mike Folmer to run for re-election
Roxbury News: Pa State Senator Yudichak Introduces PSU Board Legislation
Carlisle Sentinel: Bills aim to nix exceptions in Pa. smoking ban
Carlisle Sentinel: Shippensburg has a new borough manager
Carlisle Sentinel: Silver Spring Twp. housing development plans tabled while supervisors seek answers
Harrisburg Patriot News: New superintendent’s passion for role evolved through leading Derry Twp. School District
Harrisburg Patriot News: Rep. Ron Miller wins GOP nod in contest for state Senate seat from York County
Harrisburg Patriot News: Process for picking a university president is in for a change at Pa. state universities
Harrisburg Patriot News: Pennsylvania State Nurses Association backs legalizing medical marijuana
Harrisburg Patriot News: Here’s what you need to know about that bill that would auction off utility customers
Harrisburg Patriot News: Flood insurance rate spike could cost Dauphin County $1 billion in property value
York Dispatch: Dover to decide on school resource officer

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: PennDOT hopes to privatize, hasten bridge repairs
Morning Call: State Rep. Paul Clymer to retire
Morning Call: Easton proposes parking ticket overhaul
Morning Call: Quakertown to vote on interim superintendent who was asked by Gov. Corbett to resign as state ed chief
WFMZ: Not good news on preliminary budget OK’d by ASD directors
WFMZ: Volunteer fire, ambulance companies awarded state grants
Express Times: Belvidere council weighs changes to chief requirements

North by Northwest
Erie Times-News Campaign ‘14 Blog: Thompson covers ground in announcing re-election bid
Williamsport Sun Gazette: A closer look: Pa. Supreme Court decision on fracking
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Rally against hike in flood insurance set

Opinion
Post-Gazette: College try: Opportunity knocks for low-income students
Times-Tribune: Rapid repair bridge plan sound idea
Lebanon Daily News: Pennsylvania climate change plan is only blowing hot air
York Daily Record: House GOP priorities focus on fiscal responsibility
Delco Daily Times: Letter: Corporate retirees are victims of Obamacare

Blogs
Media Trackers: Philly Councilman’s Resolution Denounces Paycheck Protection Bill
Media Trackers: Liberal Group Mischaracterizes Pennsylvania Congressmen As “Tea Stained”
Keystone Politics: We Need a Real #PAGov Debate, Not More Forums
Keystone Politics: Let PA Cities Totally Ban Indoor Smoking
Keystone State Education Coalition: PA Ed Policy Roundup for January 23, 2014
Above Average Jane: Murphy’s MSNBC “Taking the Hill” Becomes a Regular Program
Citizens’ Call: On MLK Day: First Sheer Artistry, Then the Question of a Certain ‘Promissory Note’