The Pennsylvania House passes a Down syndrome abortion ban bill that Gov. Wolf has promised to veto. Here is the Playbook.

Warren Touts Education Plan To Teachers in Philly: The Massachusetts Senator and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful said her proposed wealth tax would benefit students and teachers alike.

Democratic Candidates Square Off in Lone Philadelphia Mayoral Primary Debate: Butkovitz and Williams often criticized much of Kenney’s agenda, while the three found common ground on the city’s sanctuary city policy.

Chase Buttigieg To Stop Philly On Friday: South Bend Mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigeg’s husband will be stopping in Philadelphia on Friday.  

Harrisburg & DC  
AP: Pennsylvania House tries anew to ban Down syndrome abortions
AP: Maker of OxyContin gets hit with another state lawsuit
AP: The Latest: Pennsylvania sues OxyContin maker over opioids
AP: Pennsylvania moves to expand National Guard college aid
Post-Gazette: Pa. House passes bill to ban abortions when Down syndrome is detected but Senate passage uncertain
Post-Gazette: Bill would shorten eviction process in Pennsylvania
WESA: House Takes First Step Toward Charter School Overhaul
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. House passes Down syndrome abortion ban, Gov. Wolf vows veto
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. Attorney General Shapiro sues Purdue Pharma for ‘deceptive’ tactics selling OxyContin
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: How one Republican lawmaker is trying to balance gun rights and due process in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: House lawmakers aim to aid older foster children with free tuition, car insurance
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Activists mark 65th anniversary of landmark school desegregation case: ‘There’s always more we can do’
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: #MeToo: Here’s what Americans had to say about their experiences and beliefs | Analysis
PLSReporter: House advances Down syndrome abortion ban, vote falls short of veto-proof majority
PLSReporter: Energy lobbying costs skyrocketed with introduction of nuclear power legislation
PLSReporter: As Airbnb, rental sites grow rapidly in PA, lawmakers want hosts to pay their fair share
PLSReporter: Despite concerns over constitutionality, House committee advances bill empowering landlords
PLSReporter: VIDEO: Toohil and others push for legislation to help youths in foster care
Patriot News: Bill would set a minimum marrying age in Pennsylvania. And no, we don’t already have one.
StateImpactPA: DEP orders Energy Transfer to restore streams it ‘illegally eliminated’ in Western Pa.
KYW Newsradio: Shapiro blames, sues OxyContin creator for opioid deaths in Pa.
Philadelphia Business Journal: Justice Neil Gorsuch replaces Joe Biden as National Constitution Center chair
Inquirer: Pa.’s first LGBTQ-friendly homeless residence for young adults opens in Philly
The Hill: Dems plan 12-hour marathon Mueller report reading at Capitol
KDKA: Pennsylvania Comes In Nearly Last On New List Of Best States In America

Philadelphia  
WHYY Newsworks: Sweetened-beverage sales drop as a result of soda tax, Penn study finds
WHYY Newsworks: Political crowd: Your guide to Philly’s largest City Council at-large field in 40 years
WHYY Newsworks: Philly mayoral candidate Anthony Williams prays for city to understand its bias
WHYY Newsworks: Former mayor sues current mayor over Philly tax assessments
WHYY Newsworks: Philly’s next water commissioner wants to keep your H2O clean, green and affordable
Philadelphia Magazine: 2019 Mayoral Debate Takeaways: The Primary Finally Gets Interesting
Philly Voice: Philadelphia reports 8% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2018
Philadelphia Business Journal: Soda tax study: Sales down 51 percent in city, increase in suburbs
Philadelphia Business Journal: Justice Neil Gorsuch replaces Joe Biden as National Constitution Center chair
KYW Newsradio: Study: Philadelphians have cut sweetened beverage consumption in half
KYW Newsradio: Advocates give mothers who can’t afford bail the gift of freedom   
KYW Newsradio: Philly school district announces plans to add air conditioning to more schools
KYW Newsradio: City to install its first statue of African-American girl
PLSReporter: Philadelphia mayoral debate produces positions, attacks
Inquirer: Under Philly soda tax, beverage sales at chain stores in the city dropped 51 percent, new study finds
Inquirer: Mayor Jim Kenney says Philly should have fewer charter schools. Their supporters push back.
Inquirer: Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, Ángel Cruz face off in tense debate for 7th Council district seat
Inquirer: Pa.’s first LGBTQ-friendly homeless residence for young adults opens in Philly
Inquirer: Empty buildings, teacher turnover: City Council has questions for Philly schools officials

SEPA
Bucks County Courier Times: At Bucks gathering, Republicans talk solar virtues
Bucks County Courier Times: Fitzpatrick, New York colleague tour Bucks County Technical High School
Bucks County Courier Times: Candidates face primary challenges in Montgomery County commissioner races
Bucks County Courier Times: Candidates face off in contested municipal races in Bucks, Montco
Bucks County Courier Times: Lt. governor’s recreational marijuana listening tour coming to Bucks
Daily Local News: Barrar’s college education bill passes House
Daily Local News: 4 primary contests slated in northern Chester County
KYW Newsradio: Montco will debut new voting machines in next week’s primary
Montgomery Media: Montco voters to nominate candidates for 9 row offices
Pottstown Mercury: Berks County primary battles shape up for May 21
Delco Daily Times: Pipeline foes expected to be back before county council seeking more support
The Hill: Dems plan 12-hour marathon Mueller report reading at Capitol

Pittsburgh
KDKA: Pittsburghers Travel To Harrisburg In Attempt To Sway Lawmakers On UPMC-Highmark Dispute
Post-Gazette: Pa. Labor Relations Board holds hearing on unionizing effort by Pitt graduate assistants
Post-Gazette: Burgess, Lavelle propose measure to boost equity in city budgets and affordable housing
Post-Gazette: Activists rally for bills to prevent situations like Highmark-UPMC split  
Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh concealed carry gun expo expected to attract 10,000 this weekend
Post-Gazette: Why are there high numbers of childhood cancers in southwestern Pennsylvania?
Post-Gazette: Allegheny County Housing Authority opens Mt. Lebanon senior affordable housing development
WESA: City Officials Unveil New Legislation To Report, Resolve Racial Inequity
Tribune Review: Congressman Lamb learns about issues affecting medical supply companies
Tribune Review: Shaler commissioner primary race heating up

SWPA
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Super spenders: Candidates for DA, commissioner setting pace in Cambria County
Tribune Review: Westmoreland commission candidate pushes hard-right platform
Tribune Review: Law firm to investigate Westmoreland warden’s complaint against Commissioner Gina Cerilli
Observer-Reporter: Cook to host concealed-carry seminar
Observer-Reporter: Six seeking major-party nominations for Washington County commissioner

NEPA
Citizens Voice: W-B council candidates address county property assessments
Citizens Voice: Chris Matthews to host show in Hanover Twp.
Times-Tribune: Political rallies set in Dunmore

South Central  
PA Post: Eastern Lancaster County school board delays ‘biological sex’ policy
York Daily Record: York City Council candidates discuss concerns over gun violence, inclusion before primary
York Daily Record: It’s time to elect your county and local leaders, York County. Here’s who’s on the ballot.
York Dispatch: Former recorder of deeds silent as successor cleans up $2.1M escrow fund
York Dispatch: After accounting snafus, York County reestablishes auditing department
York Dispatch: Phillips-Hill bill honoring York County Marine heads to Wolf’s desk
Carlisle Sentinel: Bill tracker: Allowing agritourism on preserved farms
Patriot News: York County judge candidates are a diverse trio
Patriot News: Mayor resigns in Mount Holly Springs, council seeks replacement  
LNP | LancasterOnline: Tax credits, preserved farms and the dairy industry: State Senate passes 7 agriculture bills

Lehigh Valley    
Reading Eagle: Election Guide 2019: Only a few votes decide primary contests for all
Reading Eagle: Berks County commissioner candidates raise $78,213 in 2019 for primary election
Reading Eagle: Berks County district judges lead Pa. in no-collateral jailings; now they’ll get training aimed at reducing incarceration
Reading Eagle: How the $5 vehicle registration fee is being put to use in Berks County
Reading Eagle: Election Guide 2019: South Heidelberg Township supervisor
Morning Call: Is the NIZ good for Allentown? Here’s what the mayoral candidates say  
Morning Call: Allentown mayoral candidates make their case, keep it civil in TV debate

North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: President Trump to visit Lycoming County
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Candidates for county judge describe strengths, priorities
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Levee grant must be viewed soon
Erie Times-News: Erie City Council candidates to address issues at forum
Erie Times-News: 2 Dems oppose Leone in Erie County Council 3rd District
Erie Times-News: Millcreek supervisors asked to reconsider EMTA cut
Erie Times-News: Erie County launches survey to improve broadband coverage

Opinion  
Inquirer Editorial Board: Inquirer Editorial Board’s recommendations for 2019 Philly primary | Endorsement Guide
Inquirer Editorial Board: City Council At-Large: A chance to reinvigorate Philly with new ideas | Endorsement
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Free from prying eyes: Airbnb should do more to punish privacy violators
Tom Corbett: U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is especially important for Pa.
Liz Hanbidge: The Down syndrome abortion ban does nothing to protect women. That’s why I stood up in protest
Ashley Garecht: Brian Sims owes my daughters an apology
John Baer: The legislature is again courting changes for Pa. courts
John L. Micek: The Pa. GOP is great at outrage. But does it actually have a message? | Tuesday Morning Coffee