7/23 Morning Buzz

Good morning politicos, here’s the buzz. Plans are in the works for a new ID card good for voting purposes only; Rasmussen puts Obama four points ahead of Romney in PA; three U.S. House races in the state made National Journal’s Top 75 list; and see who showed up on our radar last week in the Ups & Downs.

7/20 Ups & Downs: It’s been a busy week in Pennsylvania politics. See who did well, and who wishes they could take it back.

Department of State To Release Voter ID Card: Pennsylvania election officials are set to release a “Department of State voter ID card,” aimed at making it easier for those who have had difficulty obtaining proper ID in order to comply with the state’s Voter ID law.

Three PA House Races Among Top in U.S.: Three PA districts: the 12th, 8th and 6th, were included in a National Journal report listing the 75 House districts expected to be the most highly competitive in the country – meaning those that could experience a shift in partisan control come Election Day.

Rasmussen Reports: Obama 48, Romney 44 in PA: President Obama still has a lead over Mitt Romney, but that may be shrinking according to the latest poll by Rasmussen Reports.

American Crossroads Ad Uses Rendell, Won’t Air In PA: As speculation grows over Mitt Romney’s severance with Bain Capital, pro-Romney super PAC American Crossroads has released a new ad in 11 swing states attacking the President’s campaign tactics, with a little help from former Gov. Rendell. The twist? The ad won’t air in PA.

Legislative Election Updates:

HD-50: The PA Dems are finally taking a stand. The party filed suit to remove convicted former Rep. Bill DeWeese (D-Greene) from the ballot. DeWeese is currently serving 2.5 to 5 years on a variety of Bonusgate-related charges, but had insisted on his chances on appeal and remaining on the ballot.

HD-118: The Tea Party is coming! The Citizens Voice takes a look at Terrence O’Connor, the Republican challenging Rep. Mike Carroll (D-Luzerne), an avowed Tea Partier. His favorite tactic? Dressing up as Paul Revere. “I’m not doing any fundraising, just taking it to the streets,” he said. “I’m not looking for any money, just support and votes.”

National
AP: Despite a string of high-profile shootings, calls for gun control stir little support
AP: Feds look into toll hikes on NJ, Pa., NY bridges
AP: Vast majority of US states trail their pre-recession job levels 3 years into recovery
Washington Post: When politics stops-and how it never really does
Politico: Chick Fil A gay marriage controversy: Politicians weigh in
Real Clear Politics: In Pa., Farmer Smith digs in against Casey
Wall Street Journal: Unemployment rises in six of 10 battleground states
Wall Street Journal: Voter ID laws bring challenges in several states
Wall Street Journal: State data highlights limp job market

Statewide
AP: Pennsylvania shows fewer registered voter than in 2008, 2004
AP: Mayors group wants more infrastructure investment
AP: Casey doesn’t embrace Obama’s plans on tax rates
AP: Pa. creating special photo identification for certain voters
Capitolwire: Vulakovich ad depicts him as ‘refusing’ perks he took
Capitolwire: U.S. Chamber launches multi-million dollar ‘shale works’ lobbying-PR campaign
Capitolwire: Rep. Mike Gerber, influential House Democrat, to leave at end of year
StateImpactPA: When It Comes To Energy, Corbett Is Willing To Spend Big
PA Independent: Federal transportation funding leaves burden to state
PA Independent: Debt downgrades and cities in distress

Philadelphia
WHYY Newsworks: Truth, lies and vote fraud in Philadelphia
Daily News: Police Commissioner Ramsey: Lawmakers ‘lack courage’ for gun control after ‘Dark Knight’ massacre
Inquirer: GOP billionaire creates super PAC to back pro-gay marriage candidates
Inquirer: Moody’s downgrades Montgomery County’s debt rating, but raises its outlook
Inquirer: Montco’s Gerber ends reelection bid
Philly.com: Tayoun has his say on Pa.’s voter ID law
PhillyClout: State GOP fundraising off City Commission voter report
PhillyClout: PICA won’t get city’s five-year financial plan until next week
PhillyClout: Nutter talks about Colorado shooting and gun violence
Heard in the Hall: 3 percent raises for firefighters
Heard in the Hall: City gets list of people who don’t have PennDOT IDs
Heard in the Hall: Planes, trains and tax returns
Philly Now: AARP Says Senior Voters Will Suffer From Voter-ID Law
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. moves to ensure smaller businesses get a chance at state contracts
City Paper: GOP trumpets rampant Philly voter fraud in a report that doesn’t show it

SEPA
Montgomery News: Legislation would push casino dollars to county
Pottstown Mercury: $1.5M grant will help carry Pottstown students into 21st century
Bucks Local News: Former State Rep. Tony Melio remembered as a ‘champion of the people’

Pittsburgh
Tribune Review: Romney, Obama campaigns take break because of Aurora theater shootings
AP: Pennsylvania Dems file suit to remove DeWeese from ballot

Southwest
Beaver County Times: Turnpike rates rising in 2013
Observer-Reporter: Local companies to borrow $8.75M
Observer-Reporter: Funding approved for water line project

NEPA
Times Leader: Local NAACP bus set for voter ID law rally
Times Leader: State to look for ‘ghost riders’
Times Leader: Political news? Let me check Facebook
Times-Tribune: Lawyers form backbone of Cartwright’s campaign
Times-Tribune: State Rep. Murphy out on bail
Times-Tribune: NEPA lawmakers team up on gang legislation
Citizens Voice: Health care plans making school districts ill
Citizens Voice: State Rep. Murphy accused of assaulting wife, friend
Citizens Voice: Tea party candidate vows to shrink government
Citizens Voice: Senate panel backs Mannion, Brann
Times News: New Pa. state law concerning development notification reviewed
Times News: Area state lawmakers team to host seniors’ expo
Pocono Record: Local voters fret over not being able to pull lever

South Central
Harrisburg Patriot News: Susquehanna Township police to increase patrols after burglary
Harrisburg Patriot News: East Pennsboro Area School District makes plans for first pay-to-play seasons
Chambersburg Public Opinion: Chambersburg Borough Council July 23 meeting agenda
Carlisle Sentinel: CCED helps local business expand in Cumberland County
AP: Statue of famed Penn State coach Paterno taken down
AP: NCAA to announce ‘corrective’ measures for Penn St
Lebanon Daily News: Concerned citizens form group in county
Lebanon Daily News: Lebanon e-sign law to be introduced
Lancaster Intelligencer: Medical malpractice lawsuits up here
York Dispatch: Mosquito spraying Monday in Manchester Twp.
York Dispatch: PennDOT to replace ‘deficient’ York bridge

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Romney supporters open ‘victory office’ in Bethlehem
Morning Call: Anonymous support for attack ad arranged locally
Reading Eagle: Recent developments bode well for access to health care, leaders say
WFMZ: 5 vie for Lehigh County Executive job
WFMZ: State budget cuts hit home for elderly, mentally challenged in Northampton County
Express-Times: Washington council shoots down open space tax referendum

North by Northwest
Courier Express: Recycling center expands with pilot program
Courier Express: DuBois will seek bids  for Showers’ Field work
Lewistown Sentinel: Proposal to change activity fees fails
Lewistown Sentinel: Student groups recognized at meeting
Sharon Herald: Ristvey group loses Route 18 land appeal
Sharon Herald: State agents probe doctor’s Rx practices
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Zoning decision upheld
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Lawmaker: We need helicopter back, new tax on Shale industry
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Enforcement wave begins
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Tiadaghton Valley Municipal Authority gets big funding boost for sewage treatment plant

Opinion
Harrisburg Patriot News: Capitalism is about pleasing shareholders, not creating jobs
Harrisburg Patriot News: It’s time for women to mean business
Harrisburg Patriot News: Red-light cameras save lives
Harrisburg Patriot News: President Obama has polarized the nation
Chambersburg Public Opinion: What’s the upside to Sheetz beer in Ship?
Chambersburg Public Opinion: How can an American not want to vote?
Chambersburg Public Opinion: Targeting senseless drains on public safety
Lancaster Intelligencer: Health squabble price tag might make you ill
York Dispatch: New judge lays down law
York Daily Record: A road to financial ruin?
Williamsport Sun Gazette: The truth about Medicare and the new health care law
Times-Tribune Editorial: Taxpayers pay needless bill
Times-Tribune Editorial: Bond rating calls for true pension reform
Times-Tribune Editorial: Voter I.D. law impersonates democracy
The Daily Review Op-ed: The downfall of legislators
Observer-Reporter: Editorial: Close the loophole in hotel room tax
Observer-Reporter: Editorial: Repeal or improve? Opinions are shifting

Blogs
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Arnie Matos Confirmed as NorCo’s new Director of Corrections
Citizens Call: Jews for Obama Event at KI Draws Big Crowd
John Hanger: Stunning Fact: US Shale Gas & Oil Benefits To Reach $1 Billion Per Day
Above Average Jane: Drucker Endorsements
Pennsylvania Progressive: Pennsylvanian Named Green VP
LuLac Political Letter: Sunday June 22, 2012
2 Political Junkies: Jack Kelly Sunday
Young Philly Politics: Republicans Try Stealing Election in Broad Daylight
The Liberty Blog: President Barack Obama’s Ten Secret Documents…What Do They Say and When Will We Know.
The Liberty Blog: Big Government, Corporatist Republicans: The Solyndra Republicans

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