4/7 Morning Buzz

PA-state-flag6Toomey leads Sestak, Dwight Evans endorses Kenney and Pawlowski inches towards a Senate bid. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz!

PA-Sen: Quinnipiac Poll: Toomey 48 Sestak 35: Senator Toomey leads his only declared opponent by thirteen points in the latest survey.

PHL-15: Dwight Evans Endorses Jim Kenney: The influential State Rep. is backing Kenney’s campaign for Philly Mayor.

PA-Sen: Pawlowski Moves Closer to 2016 Senate Run: Will three-term Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski be the Sestak alternative some Democrats are looking for?

PA-Gov: Quinnipiac Poll: Wolf’s Approval Rating Stands at 44%: The new Governor remains in positive territory three months in.

PPP Poll: Kenney Leads Tight Race for Mayor: A survey conducted for backers of Jim Kenney show ahead but still in a tight race with Anthony Williams for Philly Mayor.

Analysis: Should Kathleen Kane Resign?: Is it time for the Attorney General to step aside?

Statewide
State House Sound Bites: AP: National Group Praises Wolf’s Overdose Antidote Plan
State House Sound Bites: AP: Wolf Administration Expands Public Input on Drilling Rules
State House Sound Bites: AP: Retired District Judge Pleads Guilty
State House Sound Bites: Lawyers Call Berks County Immigration Facility “Prison for Kids”
State House Sound Bites: What to Know About PA’s Monthly Jobs Numbers
State House Sound Bites: News from the AG Budget Hearings
Capitol Wire: Wolf’s Order on Direct Care Workers Prompts Lawsuit
Capitol Wire: Survey Voters Overwhelmingly Support Medical Marijuana, but the Legislators Representing them aren’t so sure
StateImpactPA: DEP Releases Drilling Regulations for Public Comment
StateImpactPA: Are Marcellus Shale Drillers Cheating the State?

Philadelphia
Philadelphia Business Journal: Tom Steyer will try again to make climate change top election issue
KYW Newsradio: In New Program, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Stresses Importance of Lawful Policing
KYW Newsradio: Atomic Scientist From Philadelphia Claims His Book About H-Bomb Isn’t Dangerous to U.S.
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. drug tracker database behind schedule
WHYY Newsworks: Wolf moves to widen access to overdose antidote in Pa.
WHYY Newsworks: Mayor’s race coup for Kenney in Northwest Phila.
WHYY Newsworks: New voting machines in Philadelphia’s future, but what kind still unknown
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. farmers see low-yield tax relief in Wolf’s budget
WHYY Newsworks: Voters still watch Jeopardy, and more on the mayors race
Inquirer: Union loyalties could determine Philly’s next mayor
Inquirer: Q Poll: Toomey leads Sestak 48-35

SEPA
Daily Local News: Gov. Tom Wolf to OK anti-OD drug naloxone for state police
Bucks County Courier Times: Fitzpatrick, lawmakers want more cash to curb teen drinking

Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review: Former Pittsburgh Police Deputy Chief Found Dead
Tribune-Review: Senate GOP Liquor Privatization Bill Boosts Prospects, Supporters Say
Post-Gazette: Newcomer Takes on ‘Immovable Object’ in Pittsburgh Council Race
Post-Gazette: Pa. Superior Court Upholds Conviction of Woman Found Guilty of Drowning Toddler Son
Business Times: Pennsylvania DEP Extends Comment Period on Oil, Gas Rules
WESA: Community Center Expense Sparks Discussion of Priorities in City Council
WESA: Bill Aims to Deter Academic Fraud in PA

Southwest
Altoona Mirror: Conservation District Eyes New Home
Observer-Reporter: Citizens Library Dealing with Reduced Support

NEPA
Times-Leader: Hanover Area School Board, Teacher Union Reach Contract Deal
Times-Leader: Larksville Taxpayer Reports Scam Call Demanding Bogus Tax Bill Be Paid
Times-Leader: Pennsylvania State Police Will Carry Anti-Overdose Drug, Governor Says
Times-Tribune: Property Tax Breaks Remain Focal Point of State Budget
Times-Tribune: Kane Ruling Highlights Concerns with Lack of Special Prosecutor Law
Times-Tribune: Coffee with Congressman Announced
Citizens Voice: Special Prosecutor Powers Under Scrutiny
Pocono Record: Sherman Theater Asks County for Tax Exemption

South Central
Lancaster Intelligencer: Huge Expansion Planned in Pa. for Heroin Overdose Drug
Carlisle Sentinel: Wolf’s Union Talks Under Fire; Senator Calls Negotiations ‘Legalized Bribery’
Carlisle Sentinel: Median Safety Again in Spotlight After Fatal Crash in Franklin County
Harrisburg Patriot-News: In Iowa, Ted Cruz Warns of Lawlessness if Supreme Court Legalizes Gay Marriage: The 9 O’Clock Shot
Harrisburg Patriot-News: Secrecy Surrounding Union Contracts Sparks Legislation From GOP
Harrisburg Patriot-News: Most Pennsylvanians Support Marijuana Legalization, But Would They Try it Themselves?

Lehigh Valley
Reading Eagle: Health Law Hitting Home on Tax Refunds
Reading Eagle: Who Wins in Gov. Tom Wolf’s Property Tax Plan?
Reading Eagle: Legislative Backing For Wolf May Be a Problem
Reading Eagle: Rand Paul Ready to Jump Into Race for White House (AP)
WFMZ: Allentown Mayor Considering Run for U.S. Senate
Express Times: Nazareth Council Tells Police Union Not to Use Department’s Phone Number
Express Times: FAA Investigating Planes Off Lehigh Valley Runways

North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: County Grant Application, Ventilation Contract Get Week’s Votes
Centre Daily Times: Arab Nation’s Donations Swell Coffers of Clinton Foundation
Centre Daily Times: Jeb Bush Not Hispanic, Despite What Voter Form Says
Centre Daily Times: Penn State Trustees Get Special Meeting to Discuss Pending Litigation
Erie Times-News: Sestak Has Uphill Climb Against Toomey

Opinion
Erie Times-News: Our View: Vote ‘Yes’ To Videotape Erie County Council
Centre Daily Times: David Brooks: On Conquering Fear
Tribune-Review: The New NLRB Election Rules: Stop This Ambush
Inquirer: Judicial discretion

Blogs
Keystone Crossroads: Penn Research Highlights Vital Role of Community College in Serving Minorities
Commonwealth Foundation: Empowering Public Employees
PA Budget and Policy Center: Property Tax Breaks Remain Focal Point of State Budget
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Bethlehem Warns About Bats
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: I Caught a Campaign Sign Thief
Citified: Should Philly Police Recruits Learn African-American History at the Academy?
Citified: How Car Sharing Can Solve Philly’s Parking Problems?
Citified: Is Kane a Vengeful Novice or a Victim of a Male Conspiracy?

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    • Yes. Anxious to hear from both candidates (19%)

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