Beemer reveals new hires, Shapiro responds to Rafferty and Hillary is set to return to Southeast PA. Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!

9/30 Ups & Downs: Voter registration, debates and a life-saving Congressman. See who made this week’s list!

Beemer Announces Additional Promotions: The new Attorney General is still reshuffling the office.

Shapiro Fires Back at Rafferty in New Ad (VIDEO): We’ve reached the first response commercials of the race.

Hillary and Chelsea Clinton to Visit Delco: The two will be joined by actress Elizabeth Banks.

Sunday Show Preview: October 2, 2016: We take a look at the Sunday morning political talk shows that will air throughout the state.

Statewide
State House Sound Bites: Trump goes off script in Lancaster
State House Sound Bites: Pension, opioids among top legislative priorities when session resumes
City and State: Moves to sanction parking authorization fizzle
PLS Reporter: Women in Pennsylvania Government: Rep. Pam Snyder (D-Greene)

Philadelphia
Inquirer: How the Parking Authority became a Republican patronage haven
Inquirer: Polarization, political angst aired at Haverford College forum
Inquirer: Philadelphia Orchestra strike ends; contract vote 73-11
Philadelphia Magazine: Tom Wolf struggling to find a balance in State Government
WHYY Newsworks: Clinton and Trump are two of the most polarizing nominees for president
KYW Newsradio: Donald Trump’s advisors may choose Chris Christie to be in charge of debate prep
KYW Newsradio: Polls are not showing the full truth
Philadelphia Business Journal: Philadelphia’s first healthcare IPO brings in $51.6 million

SEPA
Bucks County Courier Times: Casino ruling needs works
Bucks County Courier Times: Four backup wells on joint base tainted by PFOA, PFOS; rest come up clean
Delco Daily Times: Why we must fight against terror and intolerance

Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: Pennsylvania’s legalization of marijuana gives doctors pause
Post-Gazette: Court ruling leaves holes in Pennsylvania drilling law
Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh, casino negotiating possible payment in lieu of taxes
Pittsburgh Business Times: What you need to know about business cases before the Supreme Court this term
Tribune-Review: Watchdog warns of undue influence on both sides of Senate race

Southwest
Beaver County Times: Beaver County Chamber hosting debate night on Penn State-Beaver campus
Beaver County Times: New squadron coming to 911th in Moon Twp. after funding clears legislative hurdles
Altoona Mirror: Commission planning Hamilton Park repairs
Tribune-Democrat: Seniors bolster Trump’s support in Pennsylvania
Tribune-Democrat: Analysis | Court tosses gag rule for doctors in fracking cases

NEPA
Citizens Voice: Cannabis rally in Kirby Park draws advocates of legalized marijuana
Citizens Voice: Vape shop owners seek relief from tax
Citizens Voice: Local experts weigh in on presidential debate

South Central
Patriot News: Actor Ted Danson to appear at opening of local Hillary Clinton field office
Patriot News: Lancaster crowd shows why Trump can win Pa.
Carlisle Sentinel: Treasurer’s election arrives amid turbulence, deficits
Carlisle Sentinel: Cyberattack hits Mount Holly Springs police department
York Daily Record: ‘Outraged’ community members meet after mayor’s controversial posts
York Dispatch: West York mayor faces censure but not removal
Lancaster Intelligencer/Era: Hillary Clinton to campaign in Harrisburg Tuesday

Lehigh Valley
Capitol Ideas: Unscripted Trump overshadows his own economic message
Morning Call: Families refuse to bury the truth about heroin
Morning Call: New Morning Call/Muhlenberg poll finds election affecting friendship

North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun Gazette: District told to provide board emails
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Lycoming Gateway Building announced
Erie Times-News: Edinboro native heads Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s communication division

Opinion
Post Gazette: Sustaining shale: High court ruling will help industry in long run
Post Gazette: Disabled in need: Services for thousands denied with funding gap
Post Gazette: Trying for Mars: Elon Musk aims for a getaway planet
Post Gazette: Home truth: Lease-to-own plans need more scrutiny
Citizens Voice: McConnell should schedule confirmation votes for federal judges
Patriot News: Two views of the 2016 Campaign
Patriot News: Americans don’t know civics and that’s bad for democracy
Inquirer: Sexual harassment scandal shows Philadelphia Parking Authority board should be replaced

Blogs
Commonwealth Foundation: Top Ten Recipients of Government Union Contributions
Plan Philly: Full Funding secured for phase one of rail park
Keystone Crossroads: Hoping to boost economy, Pa. lawmakers look to demographics
2 Political Junkies: If Climate Change Is A Chinese HOAX, Then Why Doesn’t The Intelligence Community Reject It?