Vice President Mike Pence’s fundraiser visit to Philadelphia was met with protests and a middle finger from a state Rep. And we’re one step closer to a 2018-19 budget, but see what two of those who voted nay had to say about the spending plan. Good morning, politicos, here’s the Playbook!
Pa. Budget Passes House, Set for Senate Vote
The state House easily approved the 2018-19 fiscal year budget by a vote of 188 to 10 today, sending the bill to the Senate for approval as early as Friday. While some Democrats criticized a few elements of the bill, the only nay votes came from GOP members of the chamber.
Pence Pays Visit to Philly to Endorse Wagner
Vice President Mike Pence officially endorsed Republican gubernatorial nominee Scott Wagner at a fundraiser Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
Statewide
Capitolwire: We have a budget deal.
Capitolwire: Legislators, ‘prepare your amendments;’ redistricting bills advanced for possible House consideration.
Capitolwire: Domestic violence bills clear House Judiciary Committee.
State House Sound Bites: State Supreme Court holds clergy abuse report indefinitely
State House Sound Bites: House passes budget plan; bill now heads to Senate
State House Sound Bites: House moves redistricting bill, vacillates on making deadline
StateImpact PA: Toxic chemical study EPA is accused of blocking just came out. It calls for stricter drinking-water limits
Philadelphia
Inquirer: AG Shapiro: Pa. investors get back money from interest-rate rigging
Inquirer: Yuengling gets its name on an arena – in Florida
Inquirer: Vice President Mike Pence attends GOP fundraiser in Philly; protests unfold
Inquirer: After 40 years, first of MOVE 9 is paroled – but others denied
Inquirer: Clinical trial firm Greenphire partners with Lyft to give rides for patients testing experimental care
Inquirer: Pa. moves ahead with blood tests of residents near tainted Bucks, Montco bases
Inquirer: Delaware County Democrats, the first elected in 40 years, find acceptance, some tension in months since historic win
Inquirer: Pa., N.J., Del. governors oppose sending troops to U.S. border due to family separation policy
Philly Mag: State Rep. Brian Sims Flipping Off the VP: Heroic Gesture or Stupid Stunt?
Philly Mag: What You Can Expect at Philly’s First-Ever “Millennial Forum”
KYW: Trans woman arrested at Philly Pride demands no cops at future parades
KYW: Pa. Supreme Court blocks release of priest abuse report across commonwealth
KYW: Kenney signs bills adopting gender neutral language in two tax laws
WHYY: Pennsylvania fantasy sports sees $12.4M in entry fees in May
WHYY: Family separation at the US-Mexico border: Candidates take on the issue
SEPA
Daily Local: Commissioners urged to support fair districts
Bucks County Courier Times: Protesters send Fitzpatrick message about tax cut bill
Bucks County Courier Times: Legislation to protect New Jersey-Pennsylvania tax pact poised for vote
Delco Daily Times: Zidek condemns immigrant family-separation policy
Delco Daily Times: Delco moves forward on pipeline risk assessment study
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: John Fetterman criticizes Scott Wagner’s planned appearance with Mike Pence
Post-Gazette: Local family’s battle over fracking inspires new book
Post-Gazette: State Supreme Court: Lawsuit against UPMC filed by patients infected with hepatitis C may continue
Tribune Review: Report: Allegheny County tops state for clean energy jobs
Tribune Review: Dozens apply to build medical marijuana facilities in Westmoreland, Allegheny counties
WESA: Fitzgerald Says Gov. Wolf Has Confidence In New Party Chair After Last One Pressured To Resign
WESA: Pre-Existing Conditions Spark Health Care Debate In Pennsylvania’s Race For Governor
Pittsburgh Business Times: Allegheny Conference CEO intent on creating a next generation economy for all
Southwest
Altoona Mirror: Wolf signs blight laws
Altoona Mirror: Blair OKs study of county salaries
Tribune-Democrat: Wolf anti-blight law aimed at Johnstown and Cambria County
Tribune-Democrat: Supreme Court halts release of Catholic dioceses grand jury report
Beaver County Times: U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus’ opioid crisis bills pass House
Beaver County Times: Monaca to use solar power at Community Day
Beaver County Times: Bartolotta’s domestic violence bill advances in House
Indiana Gazette: Council selects Stewart for vacancy
NEPA
Citizens Voice: Teacher-supporting taxpayers take aim at Dallas solicitor
Times-Leader: Judge orders Dallas teachers back to work, sets hearing
Times-Tribune: Scranton School District lays off 25 teachers
Times-Tribune: Casey rips Trump immigration policy
Times-Tribune: Commissioner: Lackawanna County chief of staff to resign
Daily Item: Gun control bills start to move
Pocono Record: Closing tax loophole could earn Pennsylvania $20 million annually
South Central
Patriot News: Search the database for those receiving $100,000-plus pensions: Set for Life 2018
Patriot News: Want health insurance for life? Dental and vision too? Become a state lawmaker or a judge
Patriot News: Pa. House passes $32.7 billion state budget that requires no tax increase
Patriot News: In Pennsylvania, it’s budgeting the election-year way. But the economy helped.
Patriot News: Veep Mike Pence campaigned for Scott Wagner in Philly. A Philly lawmaker gave him the finger
Patriot News: Committee approves bump stock ban and two other bills
LNP: Lancaster County Commissioners OK handles to block homeless from sleeping on government center benches
York Dispatch: Dave Sunday on first six months as York County DA
YDR: Why are black students in some York County schools being suspended at higher rates?
YDR: The one reason both candidates for governor are from York County
Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: More medical marijuana businesses eye Lehigh Valley locations
Morning Call: Pennsylvania politicians on President Trump’s policy of separating immigrant parents and children at the border
Morning Call: State police in Fayette, Chester and Somerset counties wearing body cams
Morning Call: Pa. Supreme Court blocks release of priest sex abuse report
Morning Call: List of Allentown Diocese priests publicly accused of sexual abuse or other offenses
Morning Call: Federal appeals court decision recognizes “humanity” of immigrant children detained in Berks County facility
Reading Eagle: Trump executive order brings renewed focus to Berks County Residential Center
North by Northwest
Erie Times-News: Rise Erie sees strong medical marijuana sales
Sun-Gazette: Forum addresses ongoing efforts in opioid battle
WPSU: Two central PA municipalities vote to urge end to separating families at the border
Opinion
Inquirer: Public shut out of Pa. budget talks
Delco Daily Times: Time for action, not more studies, on sex harassment
Observer-Reporter: Regulations, ruling on natural gas drilling are encouraging developments
Times-Tribune: Well studies encouraging
Patriot News: Op-ed: The Pa. House needs to pass this bill keeping guns away from people who shouldn’t have them
York Dispatch: Barletta defends the indefensible