Some central Pa. news to lead the morning, including a state Senate retirement and a former-former candidate for Harrisburg mayor. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

State Sen. Waugh to Retire: State Senator Mike Waugh, Republican of York County, said he will retire at the end of his fourth term. He cited a recent medical diagnosis.

Miller Flips, Rejoins Harrisburg Mayoral Race: Contrary to what he said just days ago, Harrisburg Controller and former Democratic candidate for Mayor Dan Miller is going to pay the filing fee to secure his spot on the ballot as the Republican Candidate for Mayor.

8/9 Ups & Downs: It was a rough week. See who made the list!

Legislative Election Updates:

SD-28: Waugh’s decision to retire sets up an open Republican state Senate seat. So far, York County Commissioner Steve Chronister and state Rep. Ron Miller (R-York) have expressed an interest.

HD-101: State Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R) has a primary. Lebanon City Council Chairman John Dissinger on Saturday announced his candidacy. “We do not need more government, but what we do need are more effective leaders in government who are willing to give honest answers and straight talk to the citizens,” Dissinger said. Gingrich has been in office since 2003.

Statewide
AP: Pa. Republicans flex muscle on transportation, gun control, education
AP: Mild-mannered official sparks gay-marriage firestorm in Pennsylvania
State House Sound Bites: House Speaker takes another run at the great shrink
StateImpactPA: Clean Air Group Skeptical About New DEP Rules
PA Independent: PA lawmakers collect $1.2 million in per diems through June
PA Independent: Week in Review: Corbett travels up creek, with paddle

Philadelphia
Inquirer: Gay-rights fights pick up steam in Pa.
Inquirer: Governor and his fleet of kayakers on a Pa. river paddle
Inquirer: Philadelphia schools again on precipice
Inquirer: Casino applicants come a-courtin’
Commonwealth Confidential: Anti discrimination bill returns with record support in House

SEPA
Phillyburbs: Number of same-sex marriage licenses in Montco surpasses 100
Phillyburbs: Pezza pushing political reforms for ‘meaningful change’
Phillyburbs: County: Prisoner mug shots, arrest details no longer available on website
Phillyburbs: Lower Bucks Hospital looks to future
Montgomery Media: Bucks County seeks loan to redevelop former U.S. Gauge site in Sellersville
Montgomery Media: Springfield Township takes Cheltenham bus company to court

Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review: VisitPittsburgh tourism agency’s executive pay rates high, study finds
Tribune-Review: More farmers markets will accept food stamps in Pittsburgh neighborhoods
Tribune-Review: Feds ax $1.2M from Pittsburgh Housing Authority
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Washington County gas well accord to be restored to court record

Southwest
Altoona Mirror: Murray: Revise audit
Altoona Mirror: Corbett tours the fair
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Candidate calls for boycott of Olympics
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Shuster to face primary opponent

NEPA
Citizens Voice: Examine rental amendment closely
Standard Speaker: Councilmen: Storm sewer fees too high
Standard Speaker: Girardville mayor: ‘Quality of life’ ordinance is working
Standard Speaker: Banks Twp. supers defend purchase decision
Pocono Record: ESU workshop finds discrimination is down but not gone
Times-Tribune: Delaware River drilling future embroils states
Times-Tribune: DA elected to state committee

South Central
Carlisle Sentinel: Districts challenged with new technology policies
Harrisburg Patriot News: Google Glass banned at Penn National
Lebanon Daily News: Lebanon council chairman aims for 101st House seat
Roxbury News: Election 2013: City of Harrisburg Petition Challenges
York Dispatch: Northeastern School Board member resigns
Lancaster Intelligencer/Era: Hotel tax use focus of debate in Harrisburg

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Politics as Usual
Reading Eagle: Proposed bill grants tax incentives for preserving land
Express Times: Lopatcong Township council asking public to decide if it wants community center

North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: Focus on Research | Can satire save our nation’s democracy?
Centre Daily Times: Bits of Business | FFA honors Harpster farm, family
Sun-Gazette: State misses milestone mark
Sun-Gazette: Prison board: Overcrowding to blame in costs beyond budget

Opinions
Inquirer: Inquirer Editorial: The house Vince Fumo built
Inquirer: Inquirer Editorial: It’s down to the grown-ups
Altoona Mirror: Education dept. should clarify ‘vague language’
Reading Eagle: Municipal officials take big risks for minimal awards
Express Times: Easton Area School District ignores the public’s right to know

Blogs
Keystone Politics: Grell: Consolidate Police Pensions into One Pension Plan
Pittston Politics: Sciandra & Rome spar over Red’s duties