Rumor has it that Speaker Sam Smith is retiring, Trivedi is about to jump into the PA-6 race, Steny Hoyer campaigns for Strouse and we look at the Q4 winners and losers. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

PA-6: Trivedi to Announce Candidacy Tuesday: Physician and veteran Manan Trivedi will run for Congress for the third time – but the first since Rep. Jim Gerlach announced his intent not to seek re-election.

Sources, Reports: Speaker Sam Smith to Retire: According to multiple sources, Speaker Sam Smith will retire at the end of this term.

Q4 Senate: Toomey Reaches $4M COH, Sestak has $1M: Toomey outraising a prospective opponent, and Casey showing strong numbers four years out from reelection.

PA-6: Rep. Bob Brady Backs Parrish: Congressman Bob Brady has thrown his support behind Democrat Mike Parrish.

PA-Gov: NorthCo DA Morganelli Endorses Wolf: The long-time Northampton County DA backed the candidacy of Tom Wolf for Governor.

PA-8: Steny Hoyer Visits Strouse Campaign HQ: The House Minority Whip was joined by Bucks County Commissioner Diane Marseglia and Jenni Murphy at a campaign rally in Bristol.

Q4: Congressional Winners & Losers: Incumbents performed well, one contender spent more than she raised and we put one incumbent on retirement watch.

Politically Uncorrected: Pennsylvania’s Evolving Governor: Is Gov. Tom Corbett is “evolving” on issues that might decide the race? If so, then, on what issues?

Legislative Elections Update:

HD-66: According to multiple sources in and near the state House, Speaker Sam Smith (R-Jefferson) will retire at the end of this term.

HD-150: State Rep. Mike Vereb (R-Montgomery) announced his intent to seek re-election to his fifth term in the House. The district includes all of Collegeville Borough, Lower Providence and Skippack Townships and parts of West Norriton and Upper Providence Townships.

Statewide
State House Sound Bites: Dueling revenue projections may not align for months
State House Sound Bites: Budget secretary defends spending plan in hearings
StateImpactPA: McGinty returned campaign check from Pa. businessman tied to West Virginia spill
Capitolwire: Budget’s revenue projections not too rosy, says Corbett administration
Capitolwire: Judiciary budget hearings touches on ‘Kids for Cash,’ separation of powers issues
Capitolwire: McCord’s push for endorsement vote ruffles Philly feathers

Philadelphia
CapitolInq: Manan Trivedi to run for ChesCo House seat
CapitolInq: Dem House candidate did legal work for Andrews
The Inquirer: Nutter, Clarke present a vision for LOVE Park
The Daily News: Clock ticking on Nutter, unions
Axis Philly: An anti-blight effort loses steam
WHYY Newsworks: Dems, Pa. budget chief wrangle over payments to state pension system
WHYY Newsworks: Can a new Pa. law reduce repeat drunken-driving offenses?
WHYY Newsworks: Democrats say GOP web sites are deceptive, file federal complaint
Phillynow.com: What each PA Governor candidate raised per endorsement vote

SEPA
Daily Local News: West Brandywine may sell public sewer system
Delco Daily Times: Sen. Toomey raises $800,000, while Sestak rakes in $150,326
AP: Corbett scales back goal in Pa. pension overhaul
Courier Times: State revises Corbett’s Medicaid alternative plan

Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: State auditor general warns Pittsburgh Public Schools against August Wilson Center acquisition
Post-Gazette: Corbett pushes back Medicaid payments in budget
Post-Gazette: Salt and plow truck drivers ratify contract that avoided strike
Post-Gazette: North Side-Allegheny General bond still strong after 25 years
Tribune Review: Tax season emboldens scammers, but more being caught each year
Tribune Review: Beaver County sheriff faces six more charges
UrbanMediaToday: Healthcare Groups To Promote Awareness of Anti-Cancer Vaccine

Southwest
Altoona Mirror: Schurr transitions from TV anchor into politics
Altoona Mirror: US gov’t seeking passenger contract at Altoona-Blair County Airport
Altoona Mirror: Feeding their community
Beaver County Times: Environmental grants to help local business
Beaver County Times: Judge ends sheriff’s hearing in closed chambers
Beaver County Times: Longtime officer promoted to chief in Aliquippa

NEPA
Times Leader: Selenski trial continued again
Times Leader: King’s to screen ‘Ethics of Fracking’
Times-Tribune: Selenski attorney removed
Times-Tribune: McGinty returns contributions to coal executive
Times-Tribune: Tight supply driving beef prices up

South Central
York Dispatch: York County to receive more money from PennDOT
Lancaster Intelligencer: Ephrata laundry get $9,500 state grant
Lancaster Intelligencer: Bill would allow state to choose electricity provider for those on default service
AP: Corbett scales back goal in Pa. pension overhaul
Patriot News: Getting old is going to be very expensive, Pennsylvania, starting soon
Patriot News: Pennsylvania courts only following “essence” of law aimed at increasing transparency
Patriot News: With AG Holder’s announcement, does Pa’s gay marriage ban even matter anymore?
Patriot News: Camp Hill School Board has full Schaeffer-related meeting agenda
Patriot News: State Rep. Patty Kim makes re-election bid official

Lehigh Valley
WFMZ: Pennsylvania small businesses win state grants
WFMZ: Casey pushes for Silver Alerts
Express Times: Bethlehem school board rejects military charter school application
Morning Call: Northampton County DA calls for mental health court
Morning Call: State owes schools millions in Medicaid dollars

North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: State DCED chief Walker announces Marcellus Shale innovation grants
Centre Daily Times: 2 Democratic candidates challenge Rep. Thompson for House seat
Onward State: Alice Pope Announces BoT Candidacy
AP: House passes bill to name bridge for Pa. trooper
AP: McGinty returns contributions to coal executive

Opinion
Post-Gazette: Job killer? The CBO’s health law report is not so simple
Express Times: The case against red light cameras keeps growing
Tribune Review: El Salvador worries: Are they even on the Obama administration’s radar?
Carlisle Sentinel: The sideways approach doesn’t work
Delco Daily Times: Editorial: GOP infighting halts progress, appeal

Blogs
Keystone Progress: #PAGov: The Program Allyson Schwartz Traded Food Stamp Cuts For Doesn’t Even Work
Keystone Progress: Convenient Grocery Stores in Mixed Use Neighborhoods Are an Important Policy Goal
Keystone Progress: Rumor Mill: Republican PA House Speaker Sam Smith to Retire
PA Budget and Policy Center: Unlike Other States, No Revenue Surpluses in PA
Citizens’ Call: PECO Momentum Building In Its Drive to Restore Power Across Montgomery County