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Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

Hanger 2014 Bongs Still Available: Herb grinders and rolling accessories sold separately.

PA-13: Authorities Widen Search Area for Marjorie Margolies: The mystery continues in the search for congressional candidate Marjorie Margolies.

Kane Considering Legal Action After Second Negative Story Written About Her in 14 Months: The Attorney General may sue the Philadelphia Inquirer following the paper’s report that she ended a sting investigation against state lawmakers.

PA-8: DCCC and EMILY’s List Fight Over Who Should Lose to Fitzpatrick: Two of the nation’s top Democratic campaign organizations are engaged in a pitched battle in Pennsylvania’s 8th congressional district.

Metcalfe Bill Would Ban the Word “Caucus”: State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) called on his colleagues to replace the “abomination” with a more heteronormative term.

PSEA Withdraws McCord Endorsement: In a surprising reversal Tuesday, the Pennsylvania State Educators Association pulled its endorsement of Rob McCord for Governor.

Poll: Corbett Approval Remains 100% Among Dogs: Tom Corbett’s re-election hopes got a shot in the arm Tuesday.

Legislative Elections Update:

HD-103: Rep. Patty Kim (D-Dauphin) received the endorsements of Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick, State Senator Rob Teplitz, and Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse.

HD-164: Sprinkler Fitters Local 692 endorsed Billy Smith’s campaign for State Representative. He’s running in the Democratic primary against incumbent Rep. Margo Davidson (D-Delaware)

Statewide
Capitolwire: Senate panel quickly approves labor-management intimidation bill
Capitolwire: Lawmakers push for transparency on consumer electric bills
Capitolwire: PIAA suggests restricting sports teams at charter schools
Capitolwire: Senate panel approves Yaw’s gas lease royalty bills
PA Independent: Ending teacher seniority rules beyond Philly requires legislative action
PA Independent: Higher vehicle and driver fees kick in today
StateImpactPA: $35M initiative aims to improve water quality in the Delaware River basin

Philadelphia
Inquirer: Touting Corbett’s increased funds for aging services
Inquirer: Philadelphia seeks World Heritage Cities designation
Inquirer: Phila. NAACP board members want answers from Mondesire
Inquirer: Over a (beer) barrel: Feds say former L&I official shook down bars, clubs
Inquirer: Ex-policeman Richard DeCoatsworth withdraws guilty plea
Daily News: Judge calls Philly home for state rep with 2 houses
Daily News: Rep. Waters goes fundraising
PhillyClout: Dems bash Corbett for new taxes and fees supported by Dems

SEPA
Courier-Times: Democrats seek to link Fitzpatrick, GOP spending cuts
Courier-Times: Congressional hopefuls to square off in Bensalem
Courier-Times: Warminster to interview supervisor candidates
Pottstown Mercury: Pollution cleanups in Trappe, Lower Pottsgrove permitted to continue
Pottstown Mercury: Legal dispute pushes back future opening of Phoenixville school

Pittsburgh
Urban Media Today: Smith Says ‘Rocco’s Law’ One Step Closer to Governor’s Desk
Pittsburgh Business Journal: Corbett grants $5M for East Liberty Transportation Center
Tribune Review: Trib asks court to open files related to lawmakers’ sting
Tribune Review: Former Munhall manager charged with embezzling $230K from borough
Tribune Review: Pittsburgh area jobless rate falls; reflects shrinking labor force
Tribune Review: Talks continue with potential bidders for August Wilson Center
Post-Gazette: Mayor Bill Peduto still searching for public safety chief
Post-Gazette: State welfare officials say they will keep office open in East Liberty
Post-Gazette: Allegheny County to offer incentives to quit using wood stoves, wood-fired boilers
KDKA: Do higher PennDOT fees violate Corbett’s no-tax pledge?
KDKA: Split verdict in Miles civil case

Southwest
Beaver County Times: DEP to residents: ‘Pick it up’ during Earth Month
Beaver County Times: Aliquippa tightens code enforcement rules
Altoona Mirror: Pa. court rules for Tyrone council
Altoona Mirror: Gas prices won’t help customers save cash

NEPA
Citizens Voice: Crackdown will affect local media stations
Times Leader: Controversy over election board seat debated
Times Leader: School property tax to be watch topic
Times Leader: Locals sentenced for welfare fraud
Times Tribune: Regional unemployment hits five-year low
Times Tribune: City mayor sues Scranton Redevelopment authority, and board member
Times Tribune: New form of government could limit county taxes

South Central
Harrisburg Patriot News: Governor candidate Schwartz seeks ‘inadvertent’ campaign contribution from rival’s spouse
Harrisburg Patriot News: Senate Democrats propose raising Pa. minimum wage to $12 an hour
Harrisburg Patriot News: After falling short for fourth straight month, Pa. now $176 million behind revenue estimates
Harrisburg Patriot News: Fundraising through Capitol controversy; PA lawmaker named in aborted sting pushes ahead with campaign reception
York Daily Records: Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5 endorses Rob McCord for guv
Lancaster Intelligencer/Era: Lancaster Newspapers partners up to host Democratic gubernatorial forum

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: AG Kane asks court to dismiss Spanier’s misconduct suit
Morning Call: Public a no-show at Lehigh County Executive Tom Muller’s first town hall
Morning Call: Two Democrats backing gift ban in Pennsylvania governor’s race have accepted travel
Reading Eagle: Can Reading’s mayor sell trash and recycling bills without City Council’s approval?
Express Times: Congressman Leonard Lance to face primary opponent for 7th District
Express Times: Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf in Lehigh Valley for endorsements, fundraiser

North by Northwest
Erie Times-News: Unemployment rates continue to fall in Erie, Crawford counties
AP: Study: Pa. gets “D” in civil rights teaching
Centre Daily News: Jay Paterno files for removal from ballot in lieutenant governor’s race
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Proposed rezoning project goes ahead

Opinion
Post-Gazette: Welcome change: Wilkinson schools were due for a new leader
Observer-Reporter: Editorial voices from across the state
Harrisburg Patriot News: The other race for governor (the Republican one): Terry Madonna and Michael Young
Erie Times-News: Guest Voice of Kathleen Kane: Public corruption case was bungled
Inquirer: Inquirer Editorial: School cuts hit hard
Daily News: DN Editorial: No passing gas

Blogs
Above Average Jane: Update: Which State Senators Post Their Expenses
Keystone Politics: PA’s bipartisan TRAP law risks medical safety of young woman (w/ video)
Keystone Politics: Graham Spanier Complaint Accuses Frank Fina of “Blatant Violation” of Spanier’s Attorney-Client Privilege
Keystone Politics: No Fooling: Democratic Insiders Trying to Recruit Jay Paterno For #SD34 Write-In
Keystone Politics: Low Favorability Ratings Plunge Corbett into “Emo Phase”
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Dent Helps Georges Jaoudeh Gains U.S. Citizenship
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Pa. Governor’s Race: Wolf to Visit Bethlehem Today