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8/15 Morning Buzz

PA state flagMark Critz announces his 2014 plans, while Gov. Corbett (and one of his opponents) staffs up. And the state remembers the late Gov. BIll Scranton. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

Critz to Run for Lieutenant Governor: Mark Critz will skip a rematch with Keith Rothfus and run for Lieutenant Governor in 2014, the former Congressman told a radio host Wednesday.

Morganelli Raising Money for LG: The Northampton County District Attorney sent an email to friends – obtained by PoliticsPA – asking for donations to boost his prospective bid for Lieutenant Governor.

[Updated]: Corbett Admin Adds New Staff: The Governor hired a new communications director and secretary of legislative affairs.

McGinty Hires SKDKnickerbocker: The media firm has worked in Pennsylvania and for other Democratic candidates around the country.

PA-13: Bass Endorses Margolies: The Philly City Council member endorsed Margolies’ campaign Wednesday.

Remembering Governor Scranton
AP: Corbett, others eulogize Pa. ex-Gov. Scranton
Times-Tribune: Former governors pay respects to ‘remarkable human being’
Citizens Voice: Scranton says goodbye to a governor who shared its name
Standard Speaker: Former Gov. Scranton service today

Statewide
State House Sound Bites: A call to centralize tax-exempt determination
State House Sound Bites: For anti-discrimination bill, no hearing at the end of the rainbow
Capitolwire: OFF THE FLOOR: New team impresses, but Corbett’s top-staff-turnover is unprecedented
StateImpactPA: State Treasury Holds More Than $3 Million In Unclaimed Royalties

Philadelphia
AP: Philly superintendent seeks to suspend seniority
Inquirer: Corbett rejects plea on Phila. school funding
Inquirer: Democrats denounce anti-Corbett flier
Inquirer: Berkshire Hathaway unit buys Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors
Inquirer: Amtrak, Pa. officials trying for funding plan to keep passenger service
Daily News: The Corbett replacement buzz is gone
Daily News: No solution yet as Philly schools deadline looms

SEPA
Phillyburbs: Bucks DA reviews possible misuse of county health plans
Phillyburbs: Pa. in top 10 of states with Sandy-damaged cars on the road
Pottstown Mercury: Taking aim at Pa. property taxes: Will legislators finally embrace reform?
Pottstown Mercury: Phoenixville School District won’t appeal lost civil case against former superintendent
Pottstown Mercury: State calls Montco’s actions concerning same-sex marriage ‘legal chaos’
Pottstown Mercury: Daniel Boone school superintendent announces retirement

Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review: Critz to run for lieutenant governor
Tribune-Review: State senator from McKeeport joins Port Authority’s board
Tribune-Review: Washington County to spend nearly $7 million on court-ordered property reassessment
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Racism alleged against Rivers Casino
Early Returns: Trib-Dem: Critz running for LG
Urban Media Today: Republican Mayoral Candidate Josh Wander Runs Against Democratic ‘Machine’

Southwest
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: State Rep.: Why ‘beautify’ state highways when bridges need repairs?

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Pennsylvania charter schools going directly to Corbett for $150 million funding increase
Morning Call: Divided Lehigh board approves low-income housing grant
Morning Call: DEP urges clean-up of zinc piles on Lehigh U. property
WFMZ: Pennsylvania property tax reform bill gaining steam, lawmaker says
Express Times: Former Pa. state Rep. Jennifer Mann hired as consultant for tobacco company

NEPA
Times-Tribune: Doherty confirms Obama on his way here
Times-Tribune: Rate hike, possible new fees coming for Jefferson Twp. residents
Times-Tribune: Duryea Borough passes two ordinances
Times-Tribune: New federal drug policy won’t have significant impact locally
Citizens Voice: Union: Wyoming Area teachers strike ‘imminent’
Citizens Voice: Council officially opens controller job
Pocono Record: Stay granted; classes go on at Pocono Mountain Charter School
Pocono Record: Pocono Township supervisor’s suit goes forward
Pocono Record: Senator explores statewide health insurance for schools
Pocono Record: Dingman, Lehman townships work on recycling plans

South Central
Harrisburg Patriot News: Harrisburg Police Chief Pierre Ritter to retire; mayor to name replacement Thursday
Harrisburg Patriot News: Cumberland County commissioners discuss possible land sale for budget help
York Daily Record: State considers removing bald eagle from threatened status
Lancaster Intelligencer/Era: Why the Corbett team is changing

North by Northwest
Sun-Gazette: Prison zoning to be regulated in Loyalsock Township
Sun-Gazette: Federal prosecutors working to reduce prison overcrowding
Centre Daily Times: Philipsburg-Osceola hiring policies questioned
Centre Daily Times: ‘Market and educate’: Penn State Ag Progress Days is in business

Opinions
Daily News: DN Editorial: The kicked can
Harrisburg Patriot News: Anti-Corbett ‘bull’s-eye’ leaflet is dangerous and insulting: Editorial Quick Take
Lancaster Intelligencer/Era: Which Lancaster County mayors will perform same-sex marriages, if legalized?

Blogs
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Jennifer Mann Confirms She’s For Sale
Keystone Politics: The Intermediate Units Should Be the School Districts
Keystone Politics: Brad Koplinski Slams Mark Critz’s Conservative Credentials
Keystone Politics: Tom Corbett Tries to Fix His Woman Voter Problem By Hiring Some Women

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