An update on the budget stalemate, a survey to find the most respected colleges in Pennsylvania and a Harper poll asks who was the “Greatest Pennsylvanian.” Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

Budget Update: Pension Reform Setback, Stalemate Continues: The latest news in the budget stand-off between the state legislature and Governor Corbett.

Harper Poll: Pennsylvanians Select PSU as Most Respected University: In a recent “Our Commonwealth” Poll, residents throughout PA chose Penn State as the university they respected the most.

Harper Poll: Best Modern President: Harper’s “Our Commonwealth” poll asks who Pennsylvanians consider the best President of the last three decades.

Harper Poll: Benjamin Franklin Chosen as “Greatest Pennsylvanian”: Who is the greatest Pennsylvanian? According to an “Our Commonwealth” Poll, Founding Father Benjamin Franklin is the overwhelming favorite.

Statewide
State House Sound Bites: Pension overhaul spiked as Corbett stalls
State House Sound Bites: Philly cigarette tax rejected by House GOP
PA Independent: Corbett leaves budget unsigned after lawmakers clash on spending plan
StateImpactPA: New gas well regulations slipped into budget bill
StateImpactPA: Federal court dismisses doctor’s lawsuit over Act 13 “gag rule”
PLSReporter: Caucuses urge budget’s signature as Gov. Corbett continues review
Capitolwire: Vehicle bill for pension double dip savings split breaks down.
Capitolwire: The Fiscal Code bill – everything … including the kitchen sink.

Philadelphia
WHYY Newsworks: Did Corbett fumble state budget politics
KYW Newsradio: Cigarette tax proposal to fund Philadelphia schools moves forward in Pa. Senate
Commonwealth Confidential: Lawmakers hunker down for post-deadline legislative session
The Inquirer: Pa. behind N.J. in tackling drug overdoses
The Inquirer: Phila. Sheriff’s Office falling down on financial reforms, audit finds
The Inquirer: Corbett won’t sign Pa. no-tax budget yet
The Inquirer: Budget stalled, Pa. lawmakers debate cigarette tax, pension changes

SEPA
Pottstown Mercury: Pa. House suspends debate on public pension bill
Pottstown Mercury: Pennsylvania’s fiscal year arrives without a signed budget
Delco Daily Times: Obama to go it alone on immigration, pleasing few
Delco Daily Times: House takes up long-stalled Pennsylvania pension overhaul
Montgomery Daily News: Blue Bell attorney Mark Kearney nominated by Obama for federal judgeship
Daily Local News: Pa. police start checks on Megan’s Law compliance

Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: Fired Monroeville manager sues municipality in federal court
Post-Gazette: Corbett’s pension proposal cosigned to House committee
Post-Gazette: State Senate signs off on charter school reform
Tribune Review: Secrecy sought for Ravenstahl hard drive
Pittsburgh Business Times: Uber, Lyft ordered to cease operations in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh metro May unemployment rate drops to 5.5%
Pittsburgh Business Times: UPMC reaches important goals in new Highmark contract
WTAE: House ethics change sparks controversy

Southwest
Beaver County Times: Casey hears testimony on needs of ‘sandwich generation’
Beaver County Times: Search on for missing nuclear gauge
Beaver County Times: Proposed New Sewickley compressor station must still undergo formal input from public

NEPA
The Times Leader: Report: Tech jobs harder to fill
Times-Tribune:Wilkes-Barre General nurses will go on strike Friday
Citizens Voice: Barletta: Agency eyes Hazelton building as refugee center for immigration crisis
News Item: Senate confirms Anthony J. Rosini as county judge
Pocono Record: Pocono Township resignations create giant hiccup

South Central
Harrisburg Patriot News: Lawmakers plan to watch the Fourth of July fireworks at home, leaving pension issue unresolved
Harrisburg Patriot News: State government services to continue during budget showdown, Corbett admin says
Harrisburg Patriot News: Pennsylvania pension reform takes a blow as Tobash plan is steered into an ardent foe’s committee
Harrisburg Patriot News: Corbett wants General Assembly to send him ‘meaningful pension reform’ before signing the budget
Harrisburg Patriot News: As Corbett presses, pension reform hits the wall in the House: Analysis
Lancaster Intelligencer/Era: It’s official: Commissioners vote 2-1 to approve convention center guarantee
York Daily Record: What York County lawmakers say about pension overhaul setback
York Daily Record: Pa. Senate approves legislation that would let York County raise its hotel tax rate
York Daily Record: Recap: Pa. budget talks from Harrisburg

Lehigh Valley
WFMZ & AP: Pennsylvania budget unsigned; Berks lawmakers react to passage in House, Senate
WFMZ: Pennsylvania law aims to deter scrap metal thefts from railroads
Express Times: Bangor councilwoman to resign, executive says after questions about near-drowning response
Express Times: Unemployment rate in Lehigh Valley falls to lowest level since 2008
Express Times: Find out what the budget sent to Gov. Corbett’s desk means for your school district
Morning Call: Gov. Tom Corbett refuses to sign budget without pension reform
Pennsylvania Ave: Dent, House Ethics colleagues mum on travel disclosure change
Reading Eagle: Reading Area Water Authority, city rolling out $150,000 hardship fund
Reading Eagle: U.S. Supreme Court hits birth-control rule

North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: Social service agencies bracing for budget — even without funding cuts
Centre Daily Times: Centre County leaders weigh in on state budget
Centre Daily Times: Centre County unemployment rate falls to lowest level in 6 years
Onward State: Superior Court Turns Down Appeal Of Stay in Freeh v. Spanier
Onward State: Jerry Sandusky Pursuing Final Legal Option To Overturn Conviction
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Lawmakers differ on state budget views
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Transportation plan gets committee OK

Opinion
Post-Gazette: Not a prayer: Women’s rights get short shrift in Hobby Lobby case
Post-Gazette: Modern parking: Carnegie Mellon shows how technology can benefit drivers
Pottstown Mercury: Pennsylvania has a spending problem
Delco Daily Times: Hobby Lobby ruling sets dangerous precedent
Lancaster Intelligencer/Era: Regulate oil trains: DOT rules fall short of what is needed
Reading Eagle: Editorial: Justices strike first blow against Affordable Care Act
Carlisle Sentinel: Our View: Taking politics out of education
Harrisburg Patriot News: At Hershey Med, we do what the state doesn’t – ban discrimination based on gender ID and sexual orientation: Harjit Singh
Harrisburg Patriot News: Here’s why pension reform is vital to Pennsylvania: William C. Rhodes
Morning Call: Lehigh County charter change would make things worse
Centre Daily Times: Their View | Give teachers the freedom to choose
Williamsport Sun Gazette: No state budget yet: Pay attention to the reasons why

Blogs
Citizens’ Call: Hard Work Behind the Scenes Makes for an Annual Spectacular July 4 in Glenside
Keystone Politics: #PABudget: House Pension Bill Looking Pretty Dead
Keystone Politics: Corbett Says He Supports the Cigarette Tax, But Is Holding Philly Schools Hostage Anyway