Kane loses her Supreme Court case, Rafferty inches towards a run for Attorney General and Corbett collects his pension. Enjoy this last bit of real news before we dive into April Fool’s Day fun. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz!

BREAKING: PA Supreme Court Rules Against Kane: The Court rejected the Attorney General’s appeal against a special prosecutor.

Rafferty Moves Closer to Attorney General Bid: The State Senator is reaching out to GOP County Chairs.

Quinnipiac Poll: Paul 45 Clinton 44 in PA 2016 Matchup: For the first time, the former Secretary of State trails a potential 2016 opponent in the Keystone State.

Reader Poll: Who Should the GOP Nominate for Attorney General?: We ask our readers who the Republicans should put up for AG next year.

Reader Poll: Someone Else Top Choice for GOP Gov. Nominee: Our readers aren’t sure who will be the Republican candidate in 2018.

PA-Gov: Wolf Answers Budget Questions in Facebook Town Hall: The Governor addressed constituents’ questions about his budget plans in a live stream Facebook video.

Former Governor Tom Corbett Collects Pension Despite Reform Efforts: The former advocate for change has began collecting from the state.

PA Working Families Releases Philly City Council Endorsements: The progressive group announced their choices for May’s Democratic primary.

Statewide
Capitolwire: Supreme Court rejects Kane’s argument against special prosecutor
Capitolwire: GOP lawmaker questions constitutionality of Wolf’s property tax plan
State House Sound Bites: Farmers see low-yield tax relief in Wolf’s budget
State House Sound Bites: Touting his budget, Wolf takes to Facebook
PLSReporter: Senators agree to review casino owners’ proposals
PLSReporter: Legislation gives Commonwealth a greater role in promoting local governments efficiencies
PLSReporter: Capitol Quick Hits 3.31.15

Philadelphia
Inquirer: Sing Off Philly Ballot? She’s Hoping Judge Will Reconsider
Inquirer: At Council Budget Hearings, Talk Is All About (Not) Raising Taxes
Inquirer: From Cheesesteaks to J-Lo, Mayoral Candidates Dish
Inquirer: From Cops to Cabs, Mayoral Candidates Have Their Say
Inquirer: Rendell Center to Host Mayoral Forum on Education
Inquirer: Judge Strikes City Commissioner Singer’s Name Off the May 19 Ballot
Inquirer: PA Supreme Court Rejects AG Kane’s Bid to End Criminal Probe
WHYY Newsworks: Three Guys Who May Pick Your Next Mayor
WHYY Newsworks: Touting His Pa. Budget Plan, Wolf Takes to Facebook
WHYY Newsworks: Doug Oliver’s Position on School Closures Less Than Clear
WHYY Newsworks: For Schools on the Brink, Pa. Mulling More Ways to Help
WHYY Newsworks: Philly Budget Struggles Begin Today

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: Teacher Furloughs, Eliminating Classes Among Daniel Boone Area School Board Budget Options
Bucks Courier-Times: Three Months into 2015, Penndel Appoints a Council President
Bucks Courier-Times: Pennsbury Board’s April Meeting Schedule Adjusted
Delco Daily Times: D.A. Announces Charges Against 11 in Massive Insurance Fraud Scheme
Ambler Gazette: New Wissahickon School District Superintendent James Crisfield Talks Plans for District
Daily Local News: Pa. Fish and Boat Commission Hold Mentored Youth Trout Day
Daily Local News: Pa. Supreme Court Rules Kane Probe Was Legal
Daily Local News: State Police Release ‘Operation Nighthawk’ Results
Daily Local News: West Chester Democrats Involved in a Spat

Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Court Rejects Kane Challenge of Prosecutor
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Documents Shed Light on Grand Jury’s Kane Decision
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pennsylvania High Courts Hears Arguments in AG Kane’s Leak Case
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: New Federal Rules For Water Heaters Means Higher Price Tags
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: DA Drops Homicide Charge Against Man Accused of Shooting Homewood Bar Security Guards
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Former Pa. Gov. Corbett: From Pension Critic to Collector
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Ohio Governor Kasich, a McKees Rocks Native, Considers Presidential Run
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: DEP Grants 18-Month Extension on Stormwater Control Effort
Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh, Heinz Endowments Hosting International Summit

Southwest
Observer-Reporter: Peters Township School District Latest To Adopt Security Program
Altoona Mirror: State AG’s Office Won’t Comment on Logan Criticism
Beaver County Times: Democratic Delegate Plan Up for Review
Beaver County Times: Columbia Gas Facility Near Beaver Valley Mall to Serve Statewide Training Needs
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Corbett Gets Nearly $40K Pension for 11 Years’ of State Service
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Contractor Killed at Natural Gas Terminal
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Veterans, Spouses Invited to Luncheon

NEPA
The Times Leader: Kane Loses Challenge To Probe Recommending She Face Charges
The Times Leader: Pa. Pro-Life Town Hall Tour to Stop in Scranton
The Times Leader: Region’s Jobless Rate Rises to 6.2%
The Times Leader: Luzerne County Has Obtained an Investment-Grade Credit Rating , Lawton Announces
The Times Leader: Wolf Extends Home Heating Assistance Program
Citizens Voice: Documentary Traces Geisinger’s Rise in Health Care Industry
Citizens Voice: Supreme Court Denies Kane’s Motion on Special Prosecutor
Citizens Voice: Jobs Grow, As Unemployment Nudges Up

South Central
YDR: Bill to Improve Government Efficiency Passes PA House
YDR: Students Discuss, Reflect about Issue of Bullying During Conference at Lincoln Charter School
Patriot News: Wolf Facebook Chat Recap
Patriot News: Harrisburg Asks Higher Court to Review Judge’s Ruling that Struck Down Three of its Gun Ordinances
Patriot News: Does a 6.6% Sales Tax Require Minting a PA Sixpence?
Patriot News: Here’s Who Paid for Wolf’s Inauguration Events, After-Party
Patriot News: Get to Know York Candidates at Upcoming Forum
Sentinel: Attorney: Rominger Plans to Waive Theft Charges
Sentinel: Activist wants to Expand PA Pension Seizure Law
Sentinel: State Treasury Website More ‘User-Friendly’
Sentinel: Officials Argue over Need for Death Sentence
Intelligencer: AP: Kane Loses Challenge to Probe Recommending She Face Charges

Lehigh Valley
Express Times: Lehigh Valley Growing Jobs Better Than Other Regions of PA, Study Says
Express Times: Bill Would Make it a Crime to Disclose Address of Police, Military Personnel
Express Times: Allentown City Council Scheduled to Debate Whether to ‘Ban the Box’
Morning Call: Corbett Receiving Pension
Morning Call: PA Supreme Court Rejects Kane’s Request to Throw Out Grand Jury
Morning Call: Salisbury Named New Assistant Superintendent

North by Northwest
Sun Gazette: Susquehanna Township Supervisor Applicants Sought by County Judge
Sun Gazette: Candidate Seeks More Permanent Solution to Grafius Run Flooding
Centre Daily Times: Centre County Commissioners Disagree on Contract, Oversight of Independent Consultant at Issue

Opinion
Inquirer: Clock Ticking on Overtime
Daily News: Corbett Collects
Philly.com: Reid the Modernizing Realist
YDR: Leave it to the Eagles
Patriot News: Gas Industry should Realize Wolf is New Sheriff in Town
Reading Eagle: Federal Statute is Needed to Prevent Passing the Trash
Morning Call: Lehigh County Seal Redesign
Centre Daily Times: State Funding Processes Should be Transparent
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: An Unsettling Alliance: A Joint Force in Yemen Could Be Trouble for the United States
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Gov. Wolf’s Union Tab

Blogs
Citified: Inside Take: How (Relatively) Rich Philly Public Schools Benefit at the Expense of Poor Ones
Citified: City Commissioner Stephanie Singer Gets A Chance To Fight for Her Political Life
Keystone Crossroads: For schools on the brink, Pa. mulling more way to help
Keystone Crossroads: Philadelphia win seven Knight Cities Challenge grants
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Santee: Moravian Book Shop Weighing All Options