Wolf gets hammered on taxes, Fitzpatrick holds a large cash advantage and the National Journal labels Corbett a “dead man walking”. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz!

PA-Gov: Corbett Goes After Wolf on Taxes in Latest Ad (VIDEO): The incumbent released his first negative spot of the general election season.

PA-8: Fitzpatrick Has Big Cash Advantage on Strouse: The latest campaign finance reports from PA-8 show that Mike Fitzpatrick has more than seven times as much cash on hand than Kevin Strouse.

PA-Gov: Corbett Called “Dead Man Walking” by National Journal: Governor Corbett received quite an undesirable award from the magazine.

Reps. Murphy, Fitzpatrick Discuss Mental Health Act: Congressmen Murphy and Fitzpatrick held a conference call today to discuss a bipartisan mental health bill.

Statewide
New York Times: The Trials of Graham Spanier, Penn State’s Ousted President
Capitolwire: Despite lifting moratorium, problems still abound in state construction project reimbursement project
Capitolwire: Legislative downsizing runs out of steam during budget season
PLS Reporter: Reed’s property tax reform proposal draws concern from taxpayer coalition
State House Sound Bites: Medical marijuana bill set to stall this summer
State House Sound Bites: New law gives legal aid for the poor a boost
PA Independent: Ride-sharing services defy shut-down order in Pittsburgh
StateImpactPA: Environmental groups call for investigation into Pa. Department of Health
StateImpactPA: Bradford County commissioners ask feds to investigate Chesapeake Energy

Philadelphia
KYW Newsradio: Prosecutors Urge Judge To Keep Sen. LeAnna Washington’s Trial in Montco
Inquirer: A.G. probes role of Phila. union’s money in Berks race
Inquirer: Ethics Board to consider stricter campaign finance regulations
CapitolInq: Casey: Jail executives who conceal dangers
Heard in the Hall: Did L&I overbill hundreds of property owners in 2012?
PhillyClout: City’s ‘lap dance tax’ rejected again
PhillyClout: Potential PGW buyer sticks with deal
WHYY Newsworks: Philly police union chief wants probe of Daily News’ Pulitzer-winning series on corruption
WHYY Newsworks: Deal to sell Philadelphia Gas Works still alive, for now
WHYY Newsworks: Prosecutors oppose moving Pa. Sen. Washington’s trial on corruption charges to Philly

SEPA
Delco Daily Times: Brown’s future with Colwyn is ‘in limbo’
Delco Daily Times: Radnor Ethics Board dismisses complaint against Commissioner William Spingler
AP: Pa. health boss: No quick answer to gas drilling complaints
Pottstown Mercury: Phoenixville council gets grant for river wall, rejects streetscape bids
The Intelligencer: Lawmakers push to reform mental health system
Bucks County Courier Times: Feds sue Yardley attorney over 401(k) funds
Bucks County Courier Times: Bucks commissioners accept HR director’s resignation
Bucks County Courier Times: Hatboro OKs mixed-use development

Pittsburgh
Tribune Review: Federal jury awards civil damages in Pittsburgh police brutality case
Tribune Review: Western Pa. airports to receive government funding for upgrades, more
Tribune Review: City council passes scaled-down borrowing bill
AP: La. governor Jindal in Pa. to stump for Corbett
Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh school board appoints 3 principals
Pittsburgh Business Times: Governor’s School at CMU to receive $150K for summer 2015
WTAE: Catholic-based children’s home will shelter 20 to 30 undocumented immigrant children

Southwest
Beaver County Times: Commissioner directs solicitor’s office to discuss security-work issues with sheriff
Beaver County Times: Rothfus still holds huge money advantage over McClelland
Altoona Mirror: Commons receives $2M grant
Altoona Mirror: Blair County to take over role formerly held by hospital

NEPA
Times Leader: I-81 north lane closure in Lackawanna County postponed due to Monday’s crash
Citizens Voice: Attorney seeks bail for Glodzik while appeal pending
News Item: Northumberland County hires two new ADAs, cuts deputy sheriff job

South Central
Harrisburg Patriot: Fracking ‘buzzwords’ stir controversy at Corbett’s health department
Lebanon Daily News: Rep: Pa. House did heavy lifting on education-funding requests
Carlisle Sentinel: Sandusky son talks of father’s bedtime ‘ritual’
Carlisle Sentinel: Regan legislation limits welfare benefits for drug convicts
York Dispatch: Criminal history on some portraits in Pennsylvania Capitol

Lehigh Valley
WFMZ: School year starting earlier, parents upset
Morning Call: Corbett talks pensions in Lower Macungie, fundraises with Gov. Jindal in North Whitehall
Morning Call: Jinal visits Lehigh Valley for Corbett fundraiser
Reading Eagle: Gov. Corbett brings push for public pension changes to Lehigh County
Reading Eagle: Gay couples learn new financial rules

North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Climate politics group falling short of money goal
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Board shuffles four school administrators
Centre Daily Times: Man mulls plan to plead guilty in child sex abuse case
Centre Daily Times: Health chief: No fast answer to drilling questions
Onward State: CAPS to receive $300,000 funding increase; UPUA to discuss creating student health fee

Opinion
Philadelphia Weekly: How can we expect a cigarette tax to pay for Philly schools, when we also expect it to discourage smokers?
Philadelphia Weekly: Dear state politicians: This is why nobody likes you
Philly.com: Worst president? We’ll see
Altoona Mirror: Secrecy a ‘chief’ concern
Times Leader: Our Opinion: Accreditation system may need revision
Times-Tribune: Driving commuters out of town
Citizens Voice: State should study boom’s health impact
Pottstown Mercury: KATHRYN LOPEZ: Hobby Lobby decision a victory for all
Pottstown Mercury: Pa. legislators avoid public eye in hot, cramped back rooms

Blogs
Keystone Politics: Thank Bob Casey For Supporting Senate Dems’ ‘Hobby Lobby’ Fix
Keystone State Education Coalition: PA Ed POlicy Roundup
Commonwealth Foundation: Will Higher Taxes and Funding Save Students?