Emily’s List releases their first ‘On Notice’ list for 2020 that includes three PA Congressmen, while Raja’s new ad defends his business background. Here is the Playbook.

Emily’s List: Fitzpatrick, Kelly, and Perry Land on Initial 2020 On Notice List: Fitzpatrick is the only one of the three to represent a district that went to Sec. Hillary Clinton in 2016.

SD37: Raja Defends Business Background: The Republican’s latest ad counters attacks on his business background.

SD41: Pittman Announces Intentions for GOP Nomination: White’s Chief of Staff said he is running to continue the legacy of putting constituents first, like his former boss.

Harrisburg & DC  
Patriot News: Ripple effects of raising Pa.’s minimum teacher salary concern House GOP lawmakers
WESA: Lawmakers Keep Questioning Wolf’s ‘Intricate Web’ Of Environmental Funding
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: These are the most — and least — prosperous places to live in Pennsylvania | The Numbers Racket
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Fate of former Corbett official’s charter school lies with ex-colleagues
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Education group wants Wolf to prevent Corbett-appointed charter school board from making rulings
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Falling Back: Rep. Russ Diamond wants to end Daylight Saving Time in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Opioid use is ‘waning’ in Pa. hotspots as other drugs rise in popularity, Drug and Alcohol secretary says
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. Supreme Court case could give guidance on ‘Fair Share Act’: report
Philly Voice: Narberth-native John Hickenlooper, former Colorado governor, announces presidential bid
Morning Call: Pat Toomey says White House can find $5.7 billion in border money without a national emergency   
AP: Cocaine, meth on rise in Pennsylvania’s early warning areas
StateImpactPA: DEP issues $1.5M fine for problems at Greene County pipeline construction site  
StateImpactPA: Report: Coal Ash contamination widespread in U.S., PA
PLSReporter: Senate appropriators examine medication-assisted treatment for opioid use     
PLSReporter: Freshman Focus: Rep. Wendy Ullman

Philadelphia
Philadelphia Magazine: Jared Solomon on Calling for Bobby Henon’s Resignation: “I Stepped Up”
KYW Newsradio: Philly voters will likely face 4 ballot questions in May
PLSReporter: Minimum wage increase referendum question clears committee
Plan Philly: EcoWURD wants to connect black Philadelphians to green economy
Inquirer: Philly could establish new protections for domestic workers like nannies and house cleaners  
Inquirer: Judge denies Krasner office’s request to vacate death penalty in 1984 double murder
Inquirer: Entrepreneurial activity is up nationally but not in Philly. The good news: There are many resources to start a company here.
SEPA
Delco Daily Times: Pa. House Dem panel hears ways to improve harassment policies
Delco Daily Times: Radnor BOC approves Ready for 100
Pottstown Mercury: Rep. Shusterman to hold public forum on ‘common sense’ gun reform
Pottstown Mercury: Chester County Prothonotary Holliday seeks reelection
Pittsburgh
The Incline: Pittsburgh just set guidelines for self-driving vehicle testing here
WESA: County Council To Consider Conversion Therapy Ban
PLSReporter: Peduto issues executive order outlining self-driving car guidelines
KDKA: Bishop Zubik Releases ‘The Church Healing,’ Response Letter To Church Sex Abuse Scandal  
KDKA: KDKA Investigates: School Board Member Sala Udin Sounds Alarm Over Literacy Rates In African American Schools
Post-Gazette: Peduto reports on trip: Israelis “extremely proud of the people of Pittsburgh”   
Post-Gazette: Report: More Allegheny County schools serving breakfast to more students
Tribune Review: Chief of staff to seek GOP nomination for former state Sen. Don White’s seat   
Tribune Review: Fetterman’s marijuana tour stop in Greensburg draws large, divided crowd

SWPA  
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Federal prosecutor is Trump’s pick for Johnstown’s district court seat  
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Retired fireman seeks ballot for Johnstown City Council
Altoona Mirror: Candidates to speak at meeting
Observer-Reporter: Monessen council approves fines for unexcused absences at meetings  
Observer-Reporter: DEP levies $1.5 million fine for pipeline issues in Greene County
Beaver County Times: Grades on environmental, business scorecards differ for Congressional Democrats, Republicans

NEPA
Times-Tribune: Scavo says tax relief must arrive gradually
Times-Tribune: Kosierowski pushes health care expansion
Times-Tribune: As Scranton School Board announces financial committee members, public demands openness  

South Central  
LNP | LancasterOnline: The first Pennsylvania hemp processor to open in Red Lion
York Dispatch: Study: York County’s GOP lawmakers up to snuff; Casey exceeds expectations
Patriot News: Ripple effects of raising Pa.’s minimum teacher salary concern House GOP lawmakers
Patriot News: Neighbors view planned casino as a risky bet   
Patriot News: “Jericho” marches protesting lack of local involvement in Harrisburg federal courthouse project continue

Lehigh Valley   
Reading Eagle: Residents vocally oppose proposed Penn National casino in Caernarvon Township
Morning Call: Pat Toomey says White House can find $5.7 billion in border money without a national emergency
Morning Call: Conventional wisdom is that youth don’t vote. But in November, 3 times more voted than in 2014
Morning Call: Pennsylvania-born John Hickenlooper enters field of 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls
North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: Centre County’s hotel tax is going up. Here’s where the extra revenue will go
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Montoursville Borough acts on weed maintenance
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Committee considers how to market benefits of Williamsport

Opinion
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Next steps with Kim: U.S. and North Korea have to keep talking
Inquirer Editorial Board: Stop oil and gas drillers’ cruelty to sea creatures
John Baer: Johnny Doc, PennDot and a case of bad optics
John L. Micek: Say it with us: Weather isn’t climate | Monday Morning Coffee
Marsha Levick: Pa. lawmakers should use handling of ‘Kids for Cash’ scandal as a model for Glen Mills
Sigal Ben-Porath: An executive order will muzzle, not promote, free speech
Christina Wilson Remlin: Glen Mills case proves Pennsylvania needs to do more to protect vulnerable kids
Yana Rodgers: Abortions rise worldwide when the U.S. cuts family planning funding
Paul Offit: Facebook, Twitter are blocking dangerous antivaccine posts. It’s about time
Annie Johnson: Philly needs a bill of rights for domestic workers