Sims endorses two City Council hopefuls, Feibush scores the backing of the Inquirer and Casey throws his support behind another Supreme Court candidate.

Rep. Sims Endorses Cohen, Gym for Philly City Council: The City Council candidates won the backing of the influential State Rep.

PSCOA Endorses Justice Stevens: The State Supreme Court Justice is being backed by the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association.

Casey Endorses Lazarus for PA Supreme Court: Judge Lazarus also won the support of PA NOW and the Keystone Progress PAC.

Inquirer Endorses Ori Feibush: The Philly newspaper’s editorial board is throwing its weight behind the challenger in the 2nd District race for City Council.

Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Local 1 Endorse Eagen for Commonwealth Court: The Scranton attorney adds Local 1 to a large list of labor supporters.

Pittsburgh City Controller Candidate Natalia Rudiak Releases First Ad (VIDEO): The Democratic challenger for Pittsburgh City Controller Democratic releases her first commercial of the election.

Statewide
State House Sound Bites: Supporters say ruling against “mental anguish” bill doesn’t sway them
PA Independent: Prison walls lock in offenders, but don’t keep free speech out, federal judge rules
StateImpactPA: State hears comments on new fracking regulations
PLSReporter: A peek at the week ahead
Capitolwire: One down, four to go in a busy year for special election

Philadelphia
Inquirer: Running for Judge, Phila. Prosecutor Fined for On-the-Job Political Activity
Inquirer: PennDOT Puts Philly’s New Billboard Law on Hold
Inquirer: Talking Smack: Philly’s Democratic Mayoral Primary Turns Testy
Inquirer: House Committee Subpoenas Phila. VA Files
Inquirer: Pa. Pension Plans Unlikely to Keep Promises to Workers
Philly.com: So. Philly Man Faces Bribery Charge for Allegedly Stuffing Cash Into Official’s Pocket
Daily News: Coalition Has Ideas to Boost Philly’s Black Community
Daily News: Mayors Gather Here to Work on Saving Black Lives
Philly.com: Lynne’s Firm Repped Cops Accused of Corruption
WHYY Newsworks: Supporters Says Ruling Against Pa. ‘Mental Anguish’ Law Doesn’t Sway Them
WHYY Newsworks: Sponsor Recalls Billboard Bill in Philadelphia City Council
WHYY Newsworks: Williams & Gym Differ Over Endorsement Talks

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: SEPTA Sustainability Report Includes Cycle-Transit Plan
Pottstown Mercury: Pottsgrove School Budget Brings Hard Choices, Fierce Advocacy
Ambler Gazette: Asbestos & Ambler: EPA in Final Stages of BoRit Feasibility Study; Proposed Remedy for the Superfund Site Expected This Fall
Daily Local News: Pennsylvania Top Court Reinstates Monsignor’s Conviction
Daily Local News: Kennett Officials Ponder New Historic District Ordinance

Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Business Times: Oil and Gas Companies Spending Millions to Terminate Drilling Contracts
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Prosecutor Accuses AG Kane’s Chief of Staff of Sexually Harassing Her
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Wolf’s Cabinet Expenses to Be Detailed Online
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sen. Casey: More Funding Needed to Fight Lyme Disease Across Pa.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pros Vs. Cons: Experts Debate Medical Marijuana Use in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Prosecutors, Police Encourage Pa. Lawmakers to Include Strict Controls in Any Medical Marijuana Law
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Medical Marijuana May Have New Traction at State Capitol

Southwest
Beaver County Times: Local Lawmakers, Advocates Ready to Move Forward on Medical Marijuana Legislation
Observer-Reporter: State Senate Committee Hears Testimony in Carroll Township on Blight
Observer-Reporter: West Liberty Faculty Votes No Confidence in Administrator
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Barbin Tries to Bring Richland School Board Candidates Together
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Health Plans Win Bid to Keep Incentive Data Secret

NEPA
The Times Leader: U.S. Sen. Casey Launches New Push in Battling Expansion of Lyme Disease
Pocono Record: Monroe Jobless Rate Held at 6.6%
Pocono Record: Neal Simon: This is a Test
News Item: Kripplebauer Seeks Council Nomination Through Write-Ins
News Item: Kaleta No Longer Owes Back Taxes
News Item: Rock Schoch Still Reaching for Goals as Commissioner

South Central
Dispatch: Next Camp Security Archaeological Dig Set for this Spring
Dispatch: Political Signs, Signs Everywhere in York County
Dispatch: York City Council, Administration Spar Over Trash Law
Patriot News: Kane’s New Chief of Staff Accused of Sexual Harassment: Reports
Patriot News: AP: Wolf Begins Posting Online Expenses Claimed by Top Officials
Patriot News: AP: Subpoena Issued in Philly VA Probe, House Investigation Continues
Patriot News: Meet-the-Candidates Nights Set in Cumberland County Judge Race
YDR: PA State Police Meet in York Before Deploying to Baltimore

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Liquor Reform Could Hinge, Again, on State Budget
Morning Call: Bethlehem Area’s Budget Calls for Tax Hike
Morning Call: US House Panel Issues Subpoena in Philly VA Probe
Morning Call: Federal Judge Reopens Bankruptcy Case of TH Properties
Reading Eagle: Reading School District Superintendent Outlines Goals
Reading Eagle: Former Treasurer Admits to Theft
Reading Eagle: Reading School District Financial Performance Improves
Reading Eagle: Hundreds Rally in Philly to Protest Baltimore Death
Reading Eagle: Image is GOP’s Biggest Challenge, Party Leader Says
Express-Times: Nazareth Council to Vote on Payment Plan for Paying Property Taxes
Express-Times: PA Bill would Put Poor Performing Schools Under Control, Report Says

North by Northwest
Campaign ’15: Join the Millcreek Supervisor Candidates Forum
Sun-Gazette: ‘We Don’t Give Up’
Sun-Gazette: Foundation Celebrates Another Year
Erie Times-News: Millcreek Water Authority OKs Settlement

Opinion
Sun-Gazette: Local Rental Prices: The Delicate Balance is Difficult to Meet
Reading Eagle: New Brecknock Park a Monument to Public Generosity
Dispatch: Well-Played Plan
Patriot News: When they’re Debating the Budget, Wolf & Lawmakers can’t Forget Chesapeake Bay
Morning Call: Why PA Should Reject Shale Gas Tax
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The NFL Today: Tax-exempt No More
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: School Board District 8: Kevin Carter Would Be a Dedicated Collaborator

Blogs
Citified: The Brief: “We’re Sitting on a Powder Keg”
Citified: SEPTA on Demand? How the Uber Model Can Save Bus Transit
Citified: Unhappy With the Mayoral Options? Next Time, Make a Pledge for Someone Better
Commonwealth Foundation: The Next 1,360 Days
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Brown Has Opened Pandora’s Box