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Rep. White Admits to Anonymous Online Smears: State Rep. Jesse White, under fire after a KDKA investigative report, admitted Thursday that he engaged in online attacks via comment boards and on local websites under various aliases.

Wozniak Floats Lt. Gov Bid: State Sen. John Wozniak of Johnstown may try to get on the Democratic ticket in 2014. He’s considering a run for Lieutenant Governor.

Updated: PA-13: Margolies Is In: Former Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky’s newly-formed campaign made its official announcement Thursday morning.

Statewide
PA Independent: Lawmakers point to poor roads report amid PA transportation debate
StateImpactPA: Rep. Jesse White Apologizes for Online Bullying of Shale Gas Supporters
StateImpactPA: Minuteman Denies Wrongdoing after Raid by Federal and State Authorities
Capitolwire: Feds tell Costa receipts tax OK, but won’t let PA keep CHIP
AP: Central Pa. Town To Debate Lifting Longstanding Ban On Food Carts
Times Leader: Pa. union for guards sues over 2009 deal

Philadelphia
Philly.com: Video: Out & about at the Governor’s Residence
Inquirer: Council advances Nutter’s cigarette tax
The Big Tent: Margolies says she’s running for Congress to end gridlock
PhillyClout: Council pumps brakes on Nutter’s $ request to cover raises for nonunion workers – Byran
Daily News: Council shoots down bill for kids’ late fees
WHYY Newsworks: Corbett makes another pitch for Pa. transportation funding plan
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. lawmakers reject Nutter tax-collection proposals
WHYY Newsworks: Councilman wants to give some Philly taxpayers breathing room
WHYY Newsworks: Black Clergy of Philadelphia opposes Pa. liquor privatization plan
WHYY Newsworks: Impasse immediate over plan to revise Pa. pension system
City Paper: Could Philly school funding question be left to courts?
Phillynow.com: Are Pennsylvania Republicans getting ready for Medicaid expansion?
CBS Philly: School Reform Commission Votes On Stripped Down Budget Tonight

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: Chesco is ready for large pandemic outbreaks, feds say
Philly Burbs: Willingboro school board approves funding to keep construction going
Delco Times: Philly school leaders to vote on ‘doomsday’ budget
Delco Times: Federal agents raid headquarters of Folcroft defense contractor
Delco Times: School officials blast education funding formulas
Montgomery News: Springfield commissioners provide updates on storm-water, development plans in Oreland
Montgomery News: VIDEO: Decarcerate PA rallies in Norristown to stop prison expansion
Montgomery News: Abington School Board anticipates no tax increase

Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: Rep. Jesse White apologizes for making online anti-drilling comments under false names
Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh’s Citizen Police Review Board suggests permits for private security companies
Post-Gazette: House offers plan to boost Pennsylvania spending
Early Returns: Ravenstahl in CBS report on UPMC
Tribune-Review: SEC closes probe of West Penn Allegheny as losses mount
Tribune-Review: Shaler officials, teachers unable to reach contract agreement

Southwest
Observer Reporter: State deputy secretary visits Greene Arc
Observer Reporter: White apologizes for anonymous comments
Altoona Mirror: Andrews pulls out of November’s judicial election
Altoona Mirror: Toomey: US financial path troubling
Altoona Mirror: Spring Cove comes under fire
Tribune-Democrat: Housing panel’s meeting heated
Tribune-Democrat: Political backing remains steadfast

South Central
Patriot-News: Palmyra administrators support Common Core Standards
Patriot-News: Furloughed workers say they will stop spending money, look for part-time jobs
Patriot-News: Paterno family lawsuit seeks to save Penn State from acts of its leaders
Carlisle Sentinel: Official: Companies showing interest in developing in former Carlisle industrial sites
York Daily Record: York County School of Technology students score above the state, national average in exams

NEPA
Times Leader: Kingston’s Chief Calls it Quits
Times Leader: Request to change life sentence is denied
Times Leader: W-B Council asked about shootings, after hours club and banner on Public Square
Times Tribune: Local unemployment rate drops; region still has highest rates in state
Times Tribune: Rally held in recognition of Lackawanna County’s treatment court and Judge Barrasse
Times Tribune: Election results in Luzerne County will be certified next week
Times Tribune: Bad roads cost local motorists $1,320 a year, report says
Times Tribune: Joyce, Jarbola earn nominations via write-in votes as Lewis mulls dropping out
Citizens Voice: County officials mull new reassessment
Citizens Voice: W-B Area Budget includes property tax hike
Pocono Record: Stroudsburg school district revives Ramsey closure
Standard Speaker: Hazleton council finalizes city’s new income tax rates
Standard Speaker: Hazleton school board will hire principal, vice principal

Lehigh Valley
WFMZ: Mayor Pawlowski dismisses police chief search moderator
WFMZ: Immigration reform rally held at Toomey’s office
Express Times: Two Democrats to interview for Lehigh County executive replacement
Express Times: Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone reports more than $32 million in tax revenue from 2012
Express Times: Bethlehem cancels planning commission meeting

North by Northwest
Sun-Gazette: Secretary: ‘Muddled’ rights delay decisions
Sun-Gazette: Elementary schools safe from closing
Sun-Gazette: Jury: Cop’s pin seizure violated rights
Erie Times: Erie County Council race vote recall rescheduled to Monday
Erie Times: Erie School Board votes to accept proposed 2013-14 budget

Opinions
WHYY Newsworks: To get young Philadelphians to vote is to fight against apathy
Post-Gazette: Welcome choice: Obama considers Comey to head the FBI

Blogs
Keystone Education Coalition: Pennsylvania Education Policy Roundup for May 30, 2013
Commonwealth Foundation: Poll: Support for Parental Choices in Education Growing
Commonwealth Foundation: Charter School Rescues Students, Community
Above Average Jane: DePasquale on Bridges and Roads
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: State Reps Can Be Trolls, Too