A brand new poll for this morning, plus we look at Bucks County’s new resident/congressional candidate. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

Don’t forget to check back later for the Ups & Downs.

Quinnipiac Poll: Gun Issue Boosts Toomey Approval: Sen. Pat Toomey’s approval rating is its highest ever according to the latest survey from Quinnipiac University. The jump was driven by his high profile on a recent bill to expand background checks.

New to Bucks, Strouse Prepares Challenge to Fitz: Before he can get to the uphill battle of challenging an incumbent Congressman, Army vet Kevin Strouse must establish his ties to his new home in Bucks County.

Brady’s Guv Favorite: Mike Stack: Bob Brady, the Congressman and Chair of the Philadelphia City Democratic Committee, likes Mike Stack for Governor. Backing the Philly state Senator would keep him out of the brewing battle between suburban hopefuls.

Statewide
PA Independent: PA Lawmakers crafting new tax loophole for private aircraft
PA Independent: WATCHBLOG: Audit report shows General Assembly sitting on $140 million stash of cash
State House Sound Bites: Pro-liquor privatization ad homes in on key senator
StateImpactPA: Pennsylvania’s Shale Gas Deals Reachh $882 Million in First Quarter of 2013

Philadelphia
PhillyClout: Tom Knox files to run for mayor in 2015
Inquirer: Woman charged with assault on Mayor Nutter’s daughter
Inquirer: Big city waste contractor in bankruptcy sale
PhillyDeals: PA pension boosts taxpayer charges to $1 billion/year
Blinq: Respect, honor and lack thereof (Nutter vs. Seth Williams)
Heard in the Hall: Controller candidate Zecca denounces a deal that never happened
Heard in the Hall: LGBT bill sails through council
Heard in the Hall: Knox takes another step toward 2015 mayoral run
WHYY Newsworks: Sense of community growing up around greenery can deter crime, Temple study says
WHYY Newsworks: Which Philly neighborhoods are hardest-hit by tax delinquency?

SEPA
AP: Audit: Cost of running Pa. Legislature nearly $307M
AP: Pittsburgh mayor: We’ll ‘figure out’ marathon cost
The Intelligencer: Conservative group targets McIlhinney on liquor
Pottstown Mercury: Sen. Casey pushes NRC to plan better for ‘shadow evacuations’
Pottstown Mercury: Termination of Montco voter services director termed political
Delco Daily Times: House Education Committee hearing eyes bullying, suicide
Delco Daily Times: PRIMARY ELECTION 2013: Republican incumbent judge faces challenger

Pittsburgh
Tribune Review: Area congressmen seek accountability for Legionnaires’ outbreak
Tribune Review: PHSD works to address $5M deficit in budget
Tribune Review: Former Dunbar mayor Graziano had ‘good heart’
Post-Gazette: Intermediate unit director for Butler, Lawrence, Mercer counties resigns
Post-Gazette: Officials discuss increased security for Pittsburgh Marathon
Early Returns: Mayor appears
KDKA: Bill Peduto Picks Up Broad-Based Mayoral Support
WTAE: Taxpayers subsidizing braces
WTAE: Mayoral hopeful Wheatley: City ready to cross barrier of growth with all citizens
WTAE: State senator’s plan would increase surcharge on speeding tickets

Southwest
AP: Audit: Pa. Legislature spending rose; surplus fell
Beaver County Times: “Coffee with Keith” stops in Beaver Falls
Beaver County Times: Petition signers urge whistle-blower bill’s sponsor to kill bill
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Pa. helping businesses convert to natural gas
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Johnstown man to seek 12th district seat

NEPA
The Times Leader: Hawkeye contractor cuts hours
Times-Tribune: Despite cuts, state legislative surplus at $140M
Times-Tribune: Local lawyer, former school director dies
Times-Tribune: IRS seeking to review tax documents of well-known local attorney
Citizens Voice: Hawkeye cuts hours for camera monitors
Citizens Voice: Pa. legislative surplus at $140 million
News Item: Heather Gusky Artman vies for Mount Carmel council
News Item: Gilligbauer among council candidates in Shamokin
Standard Speaker: Audit: City ended 2011 with $2.4M deficit
Standard Speaker: Hazleton General staffers hopeful for Lehigh merger
Standard Speaker: Accreditation shouldn’t stall partnership
Pocono Record: Contractor does a job on Stroud Township homeowner

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Casey asks for better nuke plant emergency planning
Pennsylvania Ave: Dent one of three House GOP lawmakers to support Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Pennsylvania Ave: Toomey joins sequester flight delays blame game
Express Times: U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright defends electric car loan program
Express Times: Voters to decide whether Lehigh County must get their OK before taking on debt

South Central
York Dispatch: Memories reverberate 10 years after Red Lion school shooting
York Dispatch: Teachers picket York committee meeting, oppose charter option
Lancaster Intelligencer/Era: Lawmakers here eye impact of Boston attack
Patriot-News: Controversy brews in Newberry Twp. over prayer at public meetings
Patriot-News: Casey asks supporters to pressure Senate on gun control
Patriot-News: Lemoyne awarded $11M state loan for water, sewer upgrades
The Sentinel: Profit from bath salts seizures help purchase two new vehicles for Carlisle police

North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: Four Democrats run for three seats on State College council
Centre Daily Times: Window to get ballot in Penn State board of trustees race is closing
Centre Daily Times: Guns to be shown, but not sold at Pa.
Erie Times-News Campaign ‘13 Blog: PCN show has local flair tonight
outdoor show
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Legislator: Drilling in state forest needs input
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Gas industry brings new flavors to plates in region
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Prison ministry raises awareness of work

Opinions
Pottstown Mercury: Legislative spending in Pa. keeps going up
Lancaster Intelligencer/Era: Pitts’ doubts on Obamacare
The Sentinel: District did right by workers, taxpayers

Blogs
Above Average Jane: Today’s legislation infobits
Keystone State Education Coalition: Pennsylvania Education Policy Roundup for april 25, 2013: HB2- O’Neill;s special ed plan await governor’s signature
Keystone Politics: Donors giving Sestak big money for.. whatever
Keystone Politics: Bob Donchez Has to Hire Paid Canvassers for Election Day
Keystone Politics: PA-17: The Fightin’ Seventeenth on Colbert Tonight