5/5 Morning Buzz

PA-state-flag6The controversy over the Inquirer endorsement, Pennsylvania is labeled “Lean Democratic” and Sestak launches a book tour. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz!

PHL-15: Inquirer, Philly Mag (Reluctantly) Endorse Mayoral Candidates: Anthony Williams and Jim Kenney split the tepid support of Philly’s major publications.

Sabato Classifies PA as “Lean Democratic” in 2016 Presidential Race: The national prognosticators released their first electoral map of the 2016 presidential election.

PHL-15: Evans, Tasco Make the Case for Kenney in New Ad (VIDEO): Kenney asserts he will make the” hard choices” to strengthen the city.

PA-Sen: Sestak Launches Statewide Book Tour: First, he walked the state. Now, he’s written a book about it.

Gov. Rendell Endorses Cohen for City Council: Pennsylvania’s former Governor endorsed Sherrie Cohen in her bid for City Council.

Northampton County DA Morganelli Endorses Dougherty for PA Supreme Court: Morganelli is currently the senior most DA in the commonwealth.

Statewide
State House Sound Bites: Historic Documents may have Deteriorated in Poor Storage
State House Sound Bites: Wolf “Pretty Confident” Health Care Contingency Plan Will Work
Capitol Wire: ‘Good News, Short Term’
Capitol Wire: ‘Protecting Excellent Teachers’ Bill Gets Approval From House Education Committee
Capitol Wire: Low Gas Prices Boost Consumer Spending, IFO Says
Capitol Wire: Point of Order: A closer look at Wolf’s tax plan and its impact on many of PA’s homeowners
StateImpactPA: New Study Links Gas Drilling to Water Contamination in NE PA
StateImpactPA: Casey Pushes Oil Train Safety Legislation

Philadelphia
Philadelphia Business Journal: A CEO, a neurosurgeon and a preacher walk into the presidential race…
WHYY Newsworks: Williams launches first attack ad in Philly mayor’s race
WHYY Newsworks: Penn well represented on new offshoot of Obama’s ‘Brother’s Keeper’ initiative
WHYY Newsworks: Fearing school revenues would ebb, Nutter wants more study of cellphone app for parking
WHYY Newsworks: Q&A: GOP candidate Melissa Murray Bailey on female leaders, work ethic and her unique mayoral-race position
WHYY Newsworks: New voting machines might not make it past Philly City Council vote
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. GOP plans to unveil pension system overhaul plan
Daily News: Williams takes aim at Kenney in new ad
Philly.com: Kenney challenged by fellow candidates at Next Mayor debate
Philly.com: Did Blackwell aide violate ethics rules?
Philly.com: AdWatch: Latest Williams ad ‘pitches’ to the heart
Inquirer: Tap an app to pay to pa
Inquirer: Chamber of Commerce endorses Council candidates
Inquirer: Revenue drops in the bucket
Inquirer: Fiorina GOP’s Clinton antidote?

SEPA
Delco Daily Times: Plebiscite sparks political wrangling
Delco Daily Times: Ridley School District holds line on taxes
Pottstown Mercury: Student running write-in campaign for Pottstown School Board

Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review: Rivals Make Pittsburgh Controller Race About Competence
Tribune-Review: Pittsburgh Officials to Hear Opinions, Answer Questions About Bus Rapid Transit Project
Tribune-Review: Union Sues Pittsburgh Over Temporary Worker Contributions
Tribune-Review: Plum Borough Officials Placed on Paid Administrative Leave
Tribune-Review: Non-Political Candidates Carson, Fiorina Join Presidential Race
Post-Gazette: Primary 2015: Rudiak Challenges Lamb for Pittsburgh Controller
Post-Gazette: Independent Report Contains Good Short-Term Budget News for State
Post-Gazette: Teacher-Layoff Bill Advances in Pennsylvania House
Post-Gazette: Loan Not Finalized, So Penn Hills School Board Cancels Tonight’s Meeting
Business Times: Chevron Lists More Marcellus Acreage
WESA: State Sen. Daylin Leach Proposes $15/Hour Minimum Wage Bill
WESA: Pennsylvania’s Municipal Pensions Are Underfunded by $7.7 Billion, And Here’s Why

Southwest
Beaver County Times: PennDOT Crews Working to Fill Potholes on State-Owned Roads
Beaver County Times: Hearing on Shell Air-Quality Plan Is Tuesday Night
Observer-Reporter: Pittsburgh VA Hospital Listed in Inspector General Oversight Reports

NEPA
Times-Leader: Luzerne County Voter Registration Declines by 6,600j
Times-Leader: U.S. Must Take Advantage of Energy Industry Now
Times-Leader: Acting Secretary Cortes Reminds Voters About Absentee Ballot Deadline
Times-Tribune: Auditor General Says Scranton Pension Probe Advancing
Times-Tribune: 5 Running for Moosic Council
Times-Tribune: League of Women Voters Posts Candidate Interviews Online
Times-Tribune: Battles Aplenty in Valley View School Board Primary

South Central
Carlisle Sentinel: South Middleton School Board Approves Preliminary Budget With Tax Increase
Carlisle Sentinel: Domestic Violence Event Claims to Bring Men Into Conversation
York Daily Record: Medical Marijuana Bill Clears Senate Committee
York Daily Record: From Beers to Burritos, Cinco de Mayo a Big Boost For Restaurant Owners in York County
York Daily Record: 2015 Primary Voters’ Guide for York County Contested Races
York Daily Record: Financial Picture Improves for City Schools, York City School District Says
York Daily Record: David Meckley Was Paid $292,000 as York City School District Recovery Officer
Harrisburg Patriot-News: Lower Dauphin School District Preliminary Budget Keeps Taxes at 18.42 Mills
Harrisburg Patriot-News: Gov. Tom Wolf Says Pennsylvania’s Revenue Surge Doesn’t Affect His Tax Recipe

Lehigh Valley
Reading Eagle: Forum at Facility in Wernersville Features Countywide Candidates
Reading Eagle: Reading Revitalization Projects on the Agenda for City Council
Reading Eagle: Gov. Mifflin School Board Names New District Superintendent
Reading Eagle: GOP Field Grows, Fiorina, Carson to Launch Presidential Bids (AP)
Reading Eagle: Looking at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Race
Reading Eagle: Ron Southwick: Ending a Test That Was a Failure
Morning Call: Officials: Pa., Other States Spent Heavily to Clear Winter Snow and Ice
Morning Call: PA House OKs 911 Consolidation Bill
Morning Call: Wanted: Papal Visit Volunteers
Morning Call: LVH Pitches 6-Story Expansion in Bethlehem
Morning Call: Hellertown’s Main Street Makes Quiet Revival
Morning Call: Sen. Pat Browne in Stable Condition After Crash Probed as DUI

North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Revitalization Needed
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: City Hall to Get $215,000 Roof
Centre Daily Times: Centre County DUI Court Looks to ‘Break That Cycle’ of Addiction
Centre Daily Times: State College: Budget With Tax Rebate, Gets OK
Centre Daily Times: Ex-Boal Mansion CEO Christopher Lee Seeks Release From Prison
Centre Daily Times: Howard Township Shed Fire Spreads to Wooden Hillside
Centre Daily Times: Spring Township Police Investigate Sexual, Ethnic Graffiti Found in Pleasant Gap

Opinion
Tribune-Review: Soaking the ‘Rich’ Won’t Fix Social Security
Tribune-Review: Wolf & Unions: Leave Home Care Workers Alone
Post-Gazette: Expenses Online: Wolf Strikes a Blow for Government Transparency
Post-Gazette: Burgess for District 9: A Record of Accomplishment
Times-Tribune: City Culture Change Helps
Reading Eagle: Remember All Those Who Suffered at the Hand of the Enemy
Morning Call: Steve Salerno: When Religion Conflicts With Government Policies
Inquirer: Sleeping watchdog
Daily News: By buying local, institutions could give a boost to city finances

Blogs
Commonwealth Foundation: Important Education Bills Advance in House
Citified: Will Philly’s Next Mayor Stand Up to Bad Cops?
Citified: School Closings are Hugely Controversial, but a New Study Suggests they Boost Student Performance
Citified: Inside Take: Three Bogus Problems with the Teacher’s Contract
Citified: The Brief
Keystone Crossroads: PA GOP Plans to Unveil Pension System Overhaul Plan
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: NorCo Council Solicitor Rules Pay Raise to Top Officials is Illegal
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Judge Beltrami’s Section 230 Ruling Ripples to California Law School
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Why Repyneck Will Avoid Candidates’ Night

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