Vodvarka is back on the ballot, we breakdown Fitzpatrick’s FEC report and we ask our readers who’ll win the PA-Sen Democratic primary. Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!

Reader Poll: Who Will Win the PA-Sen Dem Debate?: We ask our readers who’ll win the Fetterman/McGinty/Sestak contest.

PA-Sen: Vodvarka Placed Back on Ballot to Sestak’s Chagrin: The long-shot Democratic hopeful won his appeal to the PA Supreme Court today.

PA-8: Q1: Brian Fitzpatrick Fundraising Breakdown: An in-depth look at Fitzpatrick’s first FEC report.

Speaker Turzai, House GOP Leadership Endorse Rafferty: The Republican Attorney General candidate secured the support of the leaders in the State House.

PA-9: NRA Endorses Shuster: Congressman Shuster gets the gun group’s help as he faces a primary challenge from Art Halvorson.

Reader Poll: Evans To Be Dem Nominee in PA-2: Our readers believe Dwight Evans will defeat Rep. Chaka Fattah.

Statewide
State House Sound Bites: Medical marijuana plan’s fleeting afterglow
PA Independent: Philly ghost teachers making 1.5 million this year
StateImpactPA: Federal appeals court hears arguments over LNG exports
StateImpactPA: States should put fracking money in trust funds, a new report says
Capitolwire:Judge weighs removing referendum on judicial retirement age

Philadelphia
Inquirer: In Nittany Lion territory, a young crowd roars for ‘Berie! Benie!’
Inquirer: Survey: Pa. drivers pay nation’s highest gas taxes
Heard in the Hall: City council holding hearings on heroin and opioid abuse
The Big Tent: Hillary to discuss gun violence in Phila.
Philadelphia Business Journal: Donkey statues coming to Center city courtesy of DNC host committee
WHYY Newsworks: Green sues to regain SRC chairmanship
WHYY Newsworks: Ted Cruz watches N.Y. returns in Philadelphia, focusing on Pennsylvania primary

SEPA
Bucks County Courier Times: Cruz, Clinton and Kasich plan stops in Philadelphia area this week
Bucks County Courier Times: More super PACs join spending in Pennsylvania Senate race
Bucks County Courier Times: Court orders US Senate candidate back on Pennsylvania ballot
Delco Daily Times: GOP presses Wolf on education funding priorities

Pittsburgh
WTAE: Ben & Jerry’s to serve ice cream, campaign for Sanders in Pittsburgh
WTAE: Zappala to return $15K donation from Scranton businessman
KDKA: Gov. Wolf Says Medical Marijuana Doesn’t Mean Full Legalization
Tribune Review: In Pittsburgh Stop, Kasich emphasizes electability in November
Tribune Review: Zappala gives third of donations to own Pennsylvania attorney general campaign
Tribune Review: Bill Clinton to campaign for Hillary in Pittsburgh Wednesday
Post-Gazette: Attorney general race: Shapiro attack ad hits Zappala on 2007 case

Southwest
Beaver County Times: Rossi denies Nichols accusation that he’s a Christiana plant in Democratic primary
Beaver County Times: Washington County legislator proposes subcommittee on drug abuse
Beaver County Times: Lawrence County Commissioner Vogler endorses Bernstine in 10th Legislative District race
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Trump’s ‘unique brand’ resonates in Johnstown and similar communities, but can he win?

NEPA
Times Leader: Two Northampton County residents seek to unseat Rep. Matt Cartwright in 17th district
Times Leader: Sen. Baker, Gov. Wolf dispute scheduling of bill signing
Standard Speaker: 17th District hopefuls trade barbs in TV debate
Standard Speaker: County manager search narrowed to 3 candidates
News Item: Kulpmont council approves actions

South Central
Patriot-News: Former Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson launches ministry
Patriot-News: Harrisburg council dismayed by ‘competition’ for water authority seat
Patriot-News: Kasich in Pittsburgh: Delegates, frustration & a fish sandwich
York Daily Record: York Building Products pleads in campaign finance case
York Dispatch: Regan, Ritchie trade jabs in senate race debate
York Dispatch: GOP candidates for 92nd House seat debate issues
Lancaster Intelligencer: Ted Cruz coming to Hershey on Wednesday with Carly Fiorina

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: The battle against Zika is on in the Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Coplay police earn raises in three-year contract
Reading Eagle: Vodvarka back on Democratic ballot for Senate
WFMZ: Ted Cruz visits Philadelphia with Pa. primary a week away
Express Times: Pay raise for freeholders? They’re considering it

North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: Cruz can forget a first-ballot win as Trump soars
Erie Times-News: Erie Planning Commission endorses city’s comprehensive plan
Erie Times-News: Wentling, Hanson unopposed for 17th District nominations
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Preliminary budget shows tax hike in Muncy

Opinion
Tribune Review: Ban aluminum imports? It will backfire
Tribune Review: Borderline deception
Post-Gazette: Giving CARE: A sensible bill to help reduce hospital readmissions
Delco Daily Times: The way government is supposed to work
Bucks County Courier Times: A clear choice for Congress
Inquirer: Wrong way to offer help to minority business owners
Inquirer: Clinton urges strong fight against systemic racism
Erie Times-News: Cuneo: Schember, Merski headed for mayoral showdown
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: School districts get their state budget numbers – sort of
Patriot-News: For Democrats looking for a change in the U.S. Senate, John Fetterman is their best choice
Patriot-News: Joe Sestak: I’ve got your six, Pennsylvania
Patriot-News: Katie McGinty: I’ll be a voice for the working family in Washington
Lancaster Intelligencer: Transparency is key when undergoing major construction project

Blogs
Citified: Is Philly doing enough to save cardiac arrest victims?
Citified: Why Philly should expand the property tax abatement
Keystone Crossroads: South Philly family anxiously awaits ruling on Obama immigration orders
Keystone State Education Coalition: Who’s supporting Pa school funding lawsuit
2 Political Junkies: Sarah Palin vs. Bill Nye: Who’s the Scientist?
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Updated: Dougherty resigns in Allentown
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Woodman, Scavello funding Miller
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: State Reps. Emrick and Hahn need more transparency