Williams fundraises for Farnese, Toomey hammers McGinty over college claim while Barletta and Marino have the trust of Trump. Plus, last week’s Ups & Downs! Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!

6/3 Ups & Downs: Buzzfeed, a resignation and write-in votes. See who made this week’s list!

Williams Fundraises for Indicted State Senator: An embarrassing moment for the Philly DA.

PA-Sen: Toomey Hits McGinty over College Claim in New Web Ad (VIDEO): The Senator’s campaign also unveiled a new hashtag for his opponent, #ShadyKatie.

Barletta, Marino Among Trump’s Most Trusted Supporters in D.C.: Barletta, Marino Among Trump’s Most Trusted Supporters in D.C.

Sunday Show Preview: June 5, 2016: We take a look at the Sunday morning political talk shows that will air throughout the state.

Statewide
WITF: Newborn screening law isn’t getting followed, says lawmaker
WITF: FTC, state AG office say Penn State Health/Pinnacle merger ruling is “untethered from reality”
WITF: PennDOT offering driver exams at third party locations

Philadelphia
WHYY Newsworks: McGinty stumbles over college try
WHYY Newsworks: Liquor-by-the-drink tax generates $60 million for Philly schools, revenue chief says
WHYY Newsworks: Philly Council memo outlines taxing options
WHYY Newsworks: Bucks County congressional candidates disagree over debate days – politely
WHYY Newsworks: Fattah corruption trial moving more quickly than expected
Inquirer: Parade of plaudits for Fattah as defense in corruption case begins
Inquirer: Feds probe rent for Philly DA Seth Williams’ ex-wife
Inquirer: Why Clinton needs to win California

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: Pottsgrove solicitor: Prayer at graduation violates U.S. Constitution
Delco Daily Times: Community Briefs: Veterans info fair comes to East Lansdowne June 9
Bucks Local News: Lower Makefield supervisors consider issuing $15M in bonds for capital improvements; would cost average property owner an extra $42 a year in taxes

Pittsburgh
WESA: Philadelphia Gets $75,000 To Address Racial Inequality, Workforce Development
Pittsburgh Business Times: See how Silicon Valley has weaved its way into politics (Video)
Tribune-Review: As Trump rocks GOP boat, Toomey likely to join convention no-shows
Tribune-Review: Record gun sales boost grants to wildlife agencies
Post-Gazette: It’s back! Deadline looms for new state budget
Post-Gazette: As state tackles opioid crisis, Wolf goes slow on checks for patients’ drug use

Southwest
Altoona Mirror: McGinnis predicts timely budget
Altoona Mirror: Stricter gun rules sought
Altoona Mirror: Patton admits to water violations
Observer Reporter: GOP’s Halvorson ponders run as a Democrat against Congressman Shuster
Observer Reporter: Gov. Wolf visits Washington for drug epidemic roundtable discussion
Observer Reporter: Adwatch: Pennsylvania Senate race ads attacking McGinty
Observer Reporter: Halvorson’s write-in campaign would make for a strange rematch against Shuster
Beaver County Times: U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey calls for crackdown on Chinese fentanyl
Beaver County Times: Legislation to extend civil rights to LGBT Americans gains Casey’s support

NEPA
Times Leader: Hearings on opioid addiction brings lawmakers, concerned citizens together
Times Leader: Work on temporary medical marijuana regulations for Pennsylvania begins
Times Leader: Residents rally on Public Square against W-B Area cuts
Times Tribune: Schools face tough choices, worry over upcoming state budget debate

South Central
Patriot-News: Political Winners & Losers: McGinty’s fib, Ardo’s exit and Trump’s ‘Mexican’ problem
Patriot-News: Lancaster County DA kicks Manheim Twp. school board probe up to state
Patriot-News: UGI seeks quick decision from judge on five-county natural gas pipeline project issue
Patriot-News: Report: Pa. outspends most states on cash welfare assistance
Patriot-News: Volunteers package 400,000 meals for midstate’s hungry
Carlisle Sentinel: Closer Look: Experts agree enhanced state support would do a lot to reverse trend
Carlisle Sentinel: Teacher shortage looms on horizon

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Northampton veteran recalls D-Day: ‘Hard to digest how many soldiers are buried there’
Morning Call: Lehigh Valley under severe thunderstorm watch as Pocono NASCAR race postponed
Morning Call: Rolling Thunder honors Country Meadows vets
Morning Call: Valley native wants to disrupt ‘rickety’ parts-supply market
Reading Eagle: Corrections Secretary John Wetzel talks to Reading Eagle

North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: Clearfield woman loses thousands in $2.5 million prize scam
Centre Daily Times: Cancer Survivors’ Association celebrates lives at Tom Tudek Memorial Park
Sun Gazette: Local women of influence say gender need not be a barrier
Sun Gazette: 50 years of NOW
Sun Gazette: Members of class of 2016 reflect on schools’ merger

Opinion
Inquirer: Pa. can’t lose deficit without new revenue
Inquirer: Celebrate women on merit, not gender
Inquirer: Pa. bill would harm schools, parishes, services
Observer Reporter: Restore accountable government
Post-Gazette: An American great: How Muhammad Ali electrified the world
Post-Gazette: Public info, now: As county and city improve, the state stays lousy
Patriot-News: New fair funding formula is step toward improving Pa.’s schools: Tom Wolf

Blogs
Keystone Crossroads: Lawsuit demands Philadelphia replace lead service pipes, more transparency on water supply
Keystone Crossroads: Wolf signs bill changing education funding formula
Commonwealth Foundation: Pennsylvania’s Pension Funds Still on a Collision Course
Philly Mag: Is Philly Really the Angriest City in America?
Philly Mag: Katie McGinty Wasn’t Really the First in Her Family to Attend College
Keystone Crossroads: Property tax discounts for new construction, improvements coming to Harrisburg