We take a deep dive into the finance reports of three more governor’s candidates, Rep. Glenn Thompson picked up a challenger and MoveOn wants to know who to endorse in PA-13. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

After Declaring for Guv Schwartz Raises $3M, Spends $1.9M: The Democratic gubernatorial hopeful had a long list of donors in 2013 but spent a lot of cash to build her campaign.

2012 Rollover, Self-Loan Boost McCord to $6M on Hand: Rob McCord raised about $3.5 million from donors in 2013. A $1.7 million self-loan and rollover from his State Treasurer campaign brought him to more than $6 million on hand.

Hanger Brings in 958K for Governor Bid: Former DEP Secretary John Hanger raised $958,000 for his campaign for Governor – including a $750,000 loan from himself – but he still lags his Democratic opponents.

PA-5: Kerith Strano Taylor Announces Bid For Congress: Family lawyer hopes to bring a progressive to the 5th District.

Rep. Neuman Makes Lt. Gov. Bid Official: After months of speculation, and chocolate bars with his face on them, Neuman jumped into the race.

MoveOn Launches Poll for PA-13 Endorsement: The progressive advocacy group is holding a poll with the winner receiving the organization’s endorsement in the congressional election.

PA-13: Leach Gains Endorsement of DJOP: The state senator picked up another endorsement this week.

Kane: 1 Year Into Sandusky Review, More Review Needed: The attorney general released an update of the Sandusky investigation, one year into her office’s review.

Lt. Gov: Koplinski Broadens Support With Endorsements Across 17 Counties:
The Harrisburg City Council broadened his support beyond Dauphin County, according to a new list of endorsements.

Legislative Elections Update:

HD-20: State Rep. Adam Ravenstahl, D-Allegheny was endorsed today by local legislative leaders in the Pittsburgh region for his bid to seek re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Those supporting Ravenstahl’s bid for another term include the following Allegheny County legislators: Reps. Frank Dermody, Joe Markosek, Dan Frankel, Dan Deasy, Rob Matzie, Jake Wheatley, Dom Costa.

Statewide
StateImpactPA: Company in West Virginia spill moving chemicals to Pennsylvania
State House Sound Bites: Audio report: Corbett’s budget
State House Sound Bites: Storm leaves utility companies & customers reeling from outrages
State House Sound Bites: Corbett budget would shift, but not deplete, tobacco fund
PA Independent: Inside Corbett’s budget proposal: Gov looks to defer $300 million in PA pension payments
PA Independent: Inside Corbett’s budget proposal: New education programs, millions in additional spending for schools

Philadelphia
Philly.com: President Bill Clinton to speak at Temple U. in April
Daily News: A Pa. budget address offering peace pipes and magic
Daily News: Put ‘on to spot’, Democratic guv hopefuls answer questions
The Inquirer: New plan for students at mold-plagued Monto school
PhillyClout: GOP group slams Schwartz for law GOP House approved
Axis Philly: Reality Check: Corbett’s job claims
PhillyNow: Greater Philadelphia Hunger Coalition responds to food stamp cuts
KYW Newsradio: Gov. Corbett Speaks To Stigall Following Pa. Budget Address
KYW Newsradio: Dom Giordano Talks With Sen. Toomey About Republican Strategy For Immigration Reform

SEPA
Delco Daily Times: Residents voice opposition to $33 million plan to relocate alternative school to Aston’s Delaware County Technical School
Montgomery Media: Montgomery County officials talk snowfall, pothole totals: Many municipalities in danger of going over winter budget
AP: Weather blamed for drop in Pa. slots revenue; Harrah’s down 16 percent
Pottstown Mercury: Upper Pottsgrove approves joint tax collector agreement with West Pottsgrove
Bucks County Courier Times: Upper Makefield starts search for another new manager
The Intelligencer: Rookie keeping up with others in 13th District campaign
Burlington County Times: Local customers hail end of CVS tobacco sales

Pittsburgh
Urban Media Today: Peduto announces changes to city’s financial operations
City Paper: Property Control: Neighborhood groups wary of land-bank bill
Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh solicitor OK’d after residency question
Post-Gazette: Allegheny County, Teamsters reach tentative contract for road workers
Post-Gazette: Peduto’s pick for Office of Management and Budget owes $83,000 to the IRS
Tribune Review: Tour lays out potential stops for $200 million Bus Rapid Transit proposal
Tribune Review: Kane says email retrieval delayed her investigation of Corbett’s handling of Sandusky case
Tribune Review: Corbett hopes to raise $75M through natural gas leases in state forests, parks
KDKA: Local Leaders Tour Possible Sites For Bus Rapid Transit Lines

Southwest
Altoona Mirror: Corbett proposes budget plan
Altoona Mirror: Council looks to citizens, businesses for Act 47 aid
Altoona Mirror: Wozniak says he won’t run for lt. governor
Observer-Reporter: Commissioners voting Thursday on $6.2 million in LSA projects
Observer-Reporter: State Rep. Neuman running for lieutenant governor
Observer-Reporter: Morgantown council backs same-sex civil marriage
Beaver County Times: Community college officials say state funds are lacking
Beaver County Times: Local legislators respond to Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed budget

NEPA
The Times Leader: Bill would re-establish Governor’s Schools
The Times Leader: Pa.’s senators differ on farm bill, both vote no
Times-Tribune: Corbett budget reopens drilling issue
Times-Tribune: Senators asking for EMS review
Times-Tribune: Winners and losers in governor’s proposed budget
Times-Tribune: Educators say budget does little to help big expenses
News Item: Local school officials skeptically optimistic on budget
Standard Speaker: Local superintendent welcomes increase in education funding

South Central
Carlisle Sentinel: Shippensburg Borough applies for grant
PennLive: Gun rights proponent Ted Nugent spares no indictment of liberals at Harrisburg visit
York Daily Record: Wellspan explores affiliation with Good Samaritan
Lebanon Daily News: Lebanon County cost of issuing warrants is arresting

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Bethlehem council schedules termination hearing for officer involved in DUI crash
WFMZ: EPA wins cash for Bucks County Superfund site
WFMZ: Bethlehem City Council slates meeting for cop firing
Express Times: Bethlehem City Council holds off on parking authority appointment
Express Times: Lehigh Valley superintendents cautiously optimistic about Corbett budget proposal

North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: Paternos name Penn State as defendant
Sun Gazette: Local lawmakers weigh in on Corbett budgdet

Opinion
Delco Daily Times: Rep. Nick Micozzie and his talents will be missed in 163rd District
Pottstown Mercury: So many questions, not enough answers with Parkhouse
Post-Gazette: More than a game: Lawmakers must debate new forms of gambling

Blogs
Liberty City Press: Back to Work
Above Average Jane: Jed Grobstein Runs for 175th
Citizens Call: It’s a Mess Out There
Media Trackers: Lehigh County Commissioners Call For End to Automatic Dues Deductions
Media Trackers: Corbett’s Pennsylvania Budget Plan Erases Deficit, Holds Line on Taxes
Media Trackers: Pennsylvania Unions Unhappy With Corbett Budget Plan
Keystone Politics: 10 Things We Hate About the Republican #PABudget
Keystone Politics: #PAGov: Casey and Doyle Slam Food Stamp Cuts That Allyson Schwartz Voted For