The first Democrat has officially entered the race for PA10 in 2020, while a Pitt Law professor announces a primary challenge to Rep. Michael Doyle in PA18. Here is the Playbook.

Brier Announces Bid For PA10: The attorney and author listed addressing the opioid epidemic, student loan debt, and infrastructure in his campaign announcement.

Dickinson To Challenge Doyle in PA18 Dem Primary: The law professor at the University of Pittsburgh has economic mobility, workers’ rights, healthcare-for-all, and criminal justice at the forefront of his campaign.

Harrisburg & DC  
WITF: Gas, nuclear lobbies butt heads as Pa. Senate takes up nuclear-rescue bill
AP: Pennsylvania reduces rape kit backlog by 90%
AP: Pennsylvania flags lowered to honor Marines killed in action
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: A record-setting number of women are serving in the Pa. House. They make up just a quarter of the body | Analysis
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. U.S. Sens. Bob Casey, Pat Toomey split on vote to confirm Trump’s new Interior secretary
Beaver County Times: Auditor General DePasquale hails 90 percent reduction in rape-kit testing backlog since 2016
PLSReporter: Metcalfe crafting impeachment resolution against Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto
PLSReporter: Senators aim to update state’s alternative energy portfolio with increased requirements, nuclear power  
PLSReporter: 3 under 3!
Philly Voice: Bernie Sanders to visit Poconos nurses union meeting next week during big Pennsylvania trip
WHYY Newsworks: Why Down syndrome is in the middle of the Pa. abortion debate
WHYY Newsworks: Advocates sue Pa. officials, say they failed to catch major problems at Glen Mills Schools
Inquirer: Pennsylvania cracks down on Big Marijuana, threatens to shut out biggest permit holder
StateImpactPA: Trump executive order could affect future of stalled Constitution Pipeline
StateImpactPA: Gas, nuclear lobbies butt heads as Senate takes up nuclear-rescue bill
KYW Newsradio: State lawmakers introduce bills aimed at curbing Pennsylvania’s waste
Patriot News: Gov. Tom Wolf orders flags lowered to half-staff for fallen Marines  

Philadelphia  
Philly Clout: Philly Democratic challengers and former Mayor Street target Mayor Kenney on diversity
WHYY Newsworks: Street endorses Williams, Butkovitz attacks Kenney
WHYY Newsworks: Indicted Councilman Henon pushes for more L&I inspectors, dominates budget hearing
Philadelphia Magazine: Date Set for the First (and Only) TV Debate of the Philly Mayoral Race
KYW Newsradio: Mayor’s race heats up as Anthony Williams receives high-profile endorsement
KYW Newsradio: City recognizes Teal Day to bring awareness to sexual abuse, violence
Billy Penn: Philly will pay neighborhoods orgs — and others! — to help reduce gun violence
PLSReporter: Council passes resolution supporting Marsy’s Law
Philadelphia Business Journal: Mayors converge in Philadelphia for Young, Smart and Local Conference
Inquirer: Tax bills set to increase — again — for homeowners as Philly releases new assessments  
Inquirer: Trump’s sister retires as federal judge in Philadelphia amid reported probe of family finances  
Inquirer: Philly controller subpoenas city elections officials over voting machine decision  
Inquirer: Campaign money begins to shape Philly’s crowded at-large Council race  
Inquirer: As Biden, Bush headline opioid panel at Penn, Kenney talks supervised injection sites

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: Houlahan votes for bill aimed at protecting women
KYW Newsradio: Glen Mills Schools hit with class-action lawsuit amid abuse, cover-ups allegations
Delco Daily Times: Ex-students file suit against Glen Mills School, claim cruel and unusual punishment

Pittsburgh
City Paper: Gov. Tom Wolf removes Port Authority board member Robert Kania  
Post-Gazette: After transit group’s urging, Gov. Wolf replaces Port Authority board member
Post-Gazette: WATCH: Body cam footage shows incident that led to Chelsa Wagner felony charge
Post-Gazette: URA approves loan for Squirrel Hill affordable housing and development
Post-Gazette: DA says not yet to private criminal complaints against gun-controlling city officials
WESA: County Controller Ordered To Stand Trial On One Felony Count
WESA: Wolf Announces Replacement of Port Authority Board Member Involved In Mysterious Political Committee
The Incline: It’s time Pennsylvania pay for its criminal justice mistakes, lawmakers say

SWPA  
Post-Gazette: Butler County state House district sees rare two-party election contest
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Four congressmen to attend Showcase for Commerce  
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Cambria County judge is named Westmont Hilltop distinguished grad

NEPA
Citizens Voice: Bernie Sanders coming to Mohegan Sun Pocono
Citizens Voice: County council mulls Pedri’s proposal to hire lobbying firm
Times-Tribune: Lackawanna County commissioners baseball suite access questioned
The Times Leader: Elimination of WB residency requirement for unions sparks debate

South Central  
York Dispatch: Smucker pitches GOP-friendly net neutrality bill
York Dispatch: Former allies split ways over redistricting fix
York Daily Record: York County judicial candidate forum set for April 30 at York College
Patriot News: Star Barn protesters rally to oppose policy barring same-sex weddings
LNP | LancasterOnline: Tale of three cities: Harrisburg, Lancaster, York mayors outline their visions  
LNP | LancasterOnline: District attorney turns over drug forfeiture records, but LNP says ‘surprise move’ isn’t enough
LNP | LancasterOnline: Lancaster County official appointed to serve on national election standards board

Lehigh Valley   
Express Times: Lead paint, asbestos on windows draws Gov. Wolf to Allentown to tout community upgrade proposal
Express Times: Here’s why an engineer who bribed Allentown, Reading mayors won’t go to prison
Reading Eagle: Dispute resolved over parking spot near City Hall for U.S. representative’s staff
Reading Eagle: Residents say Reading is not ready to leave Act 47

North by Northwest
Patriot News: Former Penn State president Graham Spanier gets OK to serve prison time in Centre County, and a new court date
Patriot News: Northumberland County agrees to pay $363,400 to settle caseworkers’ OT pay suit
Erie Times-News: Consultant to help Erie diagnose financial problems
Erie Times-News: Jobs available through Erie Regional Manufacturer Partnership
Erie Times-News: Erie County Council takes aim at Erie Coke
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Gateway updates set for City Council

Opinion  
LNP Editorial Board: Harrisburg’s uneven response to Right-to-Know Law requests is troubling  
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Pray at home: State lawmakers must respect church-state divide
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Nine is enough: Mike Turzai’s plan to expand airport board is a nonstarter
Inquirer Editorial Board: Ignoring victims is a problem, but Marsy’s law isn’t the right solution
Todd Stephens: It’s on all of us to fight human trafficking
John L. Micek: This new Josh Shapiro email speaks volumes about his future plans | Thursday Morning Coffee
Roxanne Patel Shepelavy: The shame of Philadelphia’s race for sheriff
Christine Flowers: Kirstjen Nielsen’s resignation will only make Trump’s immigration policy worse
Brian O’Neill: Hyperloop? The ‘train of the future’ has already left Pittsburgh
Aimee Huff and Michelle Barnhart: How a ‘missing’ movement has made gun-control a winning issue
John L. Micek: This is why you should tell your U.S. senator to vote to restore ‘net neutrality’
Signe Wilkinson: Political Cartoon: An opening to the Mueller Report
Mike Newall: On a tour of Philly’s subterranean world, a simple question arises: Whom is our city for?
Will Bunch: Radnor’s murder problem, and the uphill fight to stop violence against women
Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman: It’s time to pedestrianize the Italian Market
Larry Eichel: 10 years in Philly: A decade of change and growth