Papenfuse leads Miller in Harrisburg race, DiGirolamo gets hit from the right, and Rep. Rothfus introduced a disaster reform bill. Good morning and Happy Halloween politicos, here’s the Buzz.

Reader Poll: Without Corbett, GOP Should Nominate Gerlach: In our latest poll, readers think if Governor Corbett doesn’t run, the Republican Party should choose Rep. Gerlach.

Conservative Group Blasts DiGirolamo, Other Moderates: Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania made Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks) its first target in a statewide campaign to pressure Republicans into more conservative positions.

SPR Poll: Papenfuse Leads Harrisburg Mayoral Race: According to a survey from GOP pollster Susquehanna Polling and Research, Democratic candidate Eric Papenfuse leads the race for Harrisburg mayor.

Updated: Rothfus Introduces Disaster Reform Bill: The western PA congressman who voted against the Sandy relief package wants to ensure government accountability in future disaster responses.

Statewide
Capitolwire: Gov. Corbett to seek legislative input for Lottery privatization
PA Independent: WATCHBLOG: Pennsylvania Lottery privatization effort extended through the end of the year
StateImpactPA: Treatment plant disputes charges in lawsuit

Philadelphia
Daily News: Nutter heads to Tel Aviv, a global tech hub
Heard in the Hall: Democrats maintain voter registration lead
PhillyClout: Nutter signs Council schools plan
Newsworks: OCTOBER 30, 2013 $50 million deal for Philly schools called “good start,” involves selling of vacant schools
Newsworks: Philadelphia spins closer toward a bike sharing program
Newsworks: Forging ahead with privitization of Pa. Lottery regains some momentum
KYW Newsradio: Mayor Nutter, Council President Reach Agreement On Funding For School District

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: Full slate of candidates in Tuesday’s Upper Pottsgrove Commissioner race
Delco Daily Times: Dem Pa. guv hopefuls will debate tonight at West Chester University
Montgomery Media: Jenkintown Borough Council approves new public works vehicle, honors local business owners
Montgomery Media: Council reviews Plymouth Ambulance budget request, projects no tax hike
Daily Local News: New super hopes to help Coatesville schools heal
Daily Local News: Two vie for West Goshen DJ seat

Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: Pennsylvania welfare department urged to improve its methods
Post-Gazette: Pa. top court retains terms for juvenile lifers
Tribune Review: Government says money in bid-rigging scandal counted as criminal proceeds, not bribes
Tribune Review: State Supreme Court ruling stops possible parole for juvenile murderers
Tribune Review: Government: Judge shouldn’t block health mandate on Catholic Charities
Tribune Review: Corbett urges passage of a transportation funding bill during Pittsburgh visit

Southwest
Beaver County Times: AG’s office will probe spending of Economy committee, former candidates
Altoona Mirror: Corbett’s wife talks dropout program

NEPA
Times Leader: Camera surveillance system could be in city control next year
Times Leader: PLCB mulls appeal of Woodlands decision
Times Leader: Judge rules in county’s favor in tax collection dispute
Times-Tribune: Semenza resigns from Old Forge Police Department
Times-Tribune: Scranton will pay big fees for financing

South Central
Carlisle Sentinel: Consultants: Cumberland County should rein in personnel costs or raise taxes
Patriot News: Harrisburg City Council demands answers about trash hauling contract
Patriot News: Supreme Court gives Philadelphia trusts victory in tax battle with Cumberland County
Patriot News: Cumberland County commissioners hear consultant’s budget tips
Patriot News: Dauphin County commissioners agree to borrow up to $170 million for Harrisburg debt deal
Patriot News: Party affiliation, judicial philosophy key in Superior Court judge race: Election 2013

Lehigh Valley
Express-Times: Northampton County Council calls for change in maintenance procedures
Morning Call: Pennsylvania Supreme Court limits new sentences for juvenile lifers

North by Northwest
Erie Times-News: Breneman, DiMattio running unopposed
Erie Times-News: Erie GOP to hold pre-election rally
Leader-Enterprise: Port doctor against Obamacare
Express: Centre co-signs $1.5M credit line with nursing home
Meadville Tribune: State measure would switch power providers for millions
Meadville Tribune: Attorney general’s effort to oust trustees shouldn’t interfere with tax sale
Progress: Commissioner questions Career Link locations
Times Observer: Waste Treatment, DEP respond to alleged violations
Lewistown Sentinel: Superior Court candidate speaks at annual banquet
Lewistown Sentinel: Board approves holiday schedule for county offices
Juniata Online Local News: Lt. Governor Cawley Vows to Fight for Jobs at Letterkenny Army Depot

Opinions
Patriot News: Extend legal gambling to Pa. taverns? No thanks
Centre Daily Times: Still waiting for answers from Rockview, DOC
York Dispatch: EDITORIAL: Flannelly still most qualified for judge
Sun-Gazette: New numbers show natural gas drilling’s robust production
Lewistown Sentinel: Will prevailing wage law hold up transportation bill?
Times-Tribune: Joyce for tax collector

Blogs
Keystone Politics: Minimum Winning Coalitions, Councilmanic Prerogative, and the Philly Land Bank
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Allentown Ranks #7 in Least Cash on Hand
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Is Ott Muller Race in Dead Heat?
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Ott Betrays Judge McGinley For 30 Pieces of Silver
John Hanger’s Facts of The Day: Stunning Fact: Deutsche Bank Projects Global Solar Market To Hit 50,000 Megawatts Or 12 Nuclear Plants In 2014
John Hanger’s Facts of The Day: Latest EIA Data Show That US Carbon Emissions May Not Rise In 2013 After All
Pennsylvania Progressive: Berks Judicial Candidate Refuses to Answer Questions
Pennsylvania Progressive: Don’t Let Property Tax Plan Derail PA Schools