Rob McCord is running for Governor. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

McCord Guv Announcement Today: State Treasurer Rob McCord will run for Governor, he confirmed Tuesday morning.

Sen. Toomey Calls for Full Obamacare Repeal: In an interview on “Morning Joe”, Senator Pat Toomey doubled down on his calls to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Transportation Bill May Finally Get Vote in House: After stalling last session, House Majority Leader Turzai indicated the State Senate’s $2.5 billion proposal may still have life.

Cantor Speaks About Education in Philly: The House Majority Leader gave a major education policy address at the Freire Charter School in Philadelphia.

McGinty Picks Up Pittsburgh Union’s Endorsement: The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 85 offers support to the gubernatorial candidate.

Statewide
PA Independent: AG Kane forgoes challenge to new EPA coal plant regulations
State House Sound Bites: House GOP leader plans vote on roads funding bill “soon”
State House Sound Bites: Gun control groups meet to keep pressure on this fall
State House Sound Bites: Schools advocates attempt to highlight lack of funding formula
State House Sound Bites: Of linking bills, severing ties, and finding blame
StateImpactPA: Q&A: Oil Spill Expert Puts Crude-By-Rail Boom In Perspective
StateImpactPA: Energy Development In PA Yields Glut Of Trees?
Capitolwire: Rendell wants some other Democrats to guide Gov process. There are none.
Capitolwire: CHIP portion of Corbett’s ‘Healthy PA’ plan looks to be moving quickly through Legislature.
Capitolwire: Turzai planning a showdown vote on Senate-backed transportation bill.
AP: Schools complain of errors in new Pa. grading data

Philadelphia
WHYY Newsworks: Corbett asked to end rumors of link between Pa. liquor privatization, transportation funding
WHYY Newsworks: Is the pope progressive? Philly Catholics react to call for ‘new balance’
WHYY Newsworks: Another House vote on massive Pa. transportation bill likely
Heard in the Hall: Nutter heading to D.C. to discuss urban violence
PhillyClout: State Treasurer Rob McCord likely to enter race for governor Tuesday
PhillyClout: Cantor pushes school vouchers, calls out Attorney General in Philly visit
Inquirer: Claiming racism, Cheyney alumni threaten federal lawsuit over funding
Inquirer: In Phila., Rep. Cantor touts school choice, charters
Daily News: Legislature’s back. Book ‘em.
Philly.com: Nutter to address urban violence at National Press Club this week
Philly.com: Philly officials to present views on casino plans
PhillyNow.com: Video: Numerous pot protestors arrested at ‘Smokedown Prohibition’ 9
KYW Newsradio: Rep. Eric Cantor Promots School Vouchers during Phila. Visit
KYW Newsradio: Pa. Legislative Leader Says Transportation Bill WIll Get a House Vote
AP: Some nostalgic for Rendell redux as Philly mayor

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: Daniel Boone Taxpayer Activists headed to Harrisburg
Bucks Local News: Bucks County Commissioners preserve two farms, issue proclamation honoring community for its response to Levittown apartment fire
AP: Coalition: Pa. short-changes Cheyney University
Daily Local: CASD, officials react to text-message controversy
Courier Times: Island memories run hot and cold for elected officials
Courier Times: Lawmakers debate controversial endangered species bill

Pittsburgh
Tribune Review: Indiana County proposes community development block grant projects
Tribune Review: Pennsylvania Legislature mop-up session to consider pension, school taxes, more
Early Returns: McCord to make it official
Early Returns: Peduto kickoff
Early Returns: Pgh transit workers for McGinty
KDKA: Mayor Says Federal Investigation Is Getting Very Personal
KDKA: Mayor’s Bodyguard Under Investigation, Overtime Questioned

Southwest
Beaver County Times: Education advocates demand equitable school funding formula
Beaver County Times: Turzai: Cyber charter school formula should be scrutinized
Observer-Reporter: Hearing planned for Marcellus Shale recycling facility in Smith
Observer-Reporter: Small businesses stand pat on health care coverage as Affordable Care Act readies for rollout
Tribune-Democrat: Just how much are taxpayers dishing out for politicians’ Capitol commutes?

NEPA
Citizen’s Voice: Medicaid deal needed to help state’s poorest
Citizen’s Voice: Fall session offers Corbett a comeback chance
Times-Tribune: Superior Court judges considering trial for Mohegan Sun valet
Times-Tribune: Drink tax option percolates
Times-Tribune: Liquor stores high as lawmakers return
The Times Leader: Failed area development in tax sale
Pocono Record: Democrats seek top-tier candidate for 40th Senate District

South Central
York Daily Record: U.S. Rep. Scott Perry suggest defunding Obamacare in budget battle, calls on Senate to act
Harrisburg Patriot News: Pension reform, property tax shifts and cyber-schools top PA House leader’s fall agenda
Harrisburg Patriot News: Pa. House Republican Leader Mike Turzai talks possible transportation showdown in House
Harrisburg Patriot News: Bill would require Pa. public schools to offer online courses
Lancaster Intelligencer/Era: Rising insurance costs for farmers alarm Rep. Pitts
Lebanon Daily News: South Lebanon pastor faces trial for officiating son’s same-sex marriage

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Lehigh Valley business, labor unite in call for more transportation spending
Morning Call: PA Medicaid expansion update
Morning Call: Easton City Hall grows in scope, expense
Reading Eagle: Pa. lawmakers return to Capitol for fall session
Reading Eagle: Joining alliance seen as boon to Reading Health System patients

North by Northwest
Sun-Gazette: Embezzlement alleged at Montoursville Legion post
Sun-Gazette: Councilman questions fee
Sun-Gazette: Wellsboro school board hears about new menu items
Daily Times: No Child generation: Federal standards, testing launched much-debated education evolution
Daily Times: Global Connections brings community together with international picnic

Opinions
Tom Corbett, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Here’s to Our Health
Inquirer: Rule won’t encourage work
Harrisburg Patriot News: In the struggle to fund Pa. education, political clout counts for a lot
Pottstown Mercury: Bus tour again tackles Pa. property tax reform
Daily Times: Make your voices hear for tax reform
Lancaster Intelligencer/Era: Painful reminders of corrupt past
The Times Leader: VOTING There’s still time left to register for Nov.
Times-Tribune: No need for elections in Scranton
Times-Tribune: Reject House SNAP cuts
Citizen’s Voice: Keep Medicaid expansion simple
Intelligencer: Prescription drugs: abuse can be deadly

Blogs
Keystone Politics: #PAGov: A Tactical Disagreement With Allyson Schwartz on Health Care Prices
Keystone Politics: What Philadelphia Can Learn From Delaware’s Shady Tax Shelter Economy
Keystone Politics: PA Medicaid Debate is Not About Costs: Community Care vs. Nursing Homes Edition
Commonwealth Foundation: Canada Dry? Nope, Alberta is Benefiting from Liquor Privatization
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Bethlehem GOP Celebrate Food Stamp Cuts With a Picnic
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: O’Donnell: Another Tin Foil Hat Candidate
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Marcellus Shale Might Fund Trail Expansions