Democrats target Gov. Corbett in more ways than one. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.
Corbett on AFL-CIO’s List for 2014: The nation’s largest labor organization is focusing its efforts to oust 6 GOP governors.
Greene Co Dems Target Corbett – Literally: The Greene County Democratic Committee showcased a flier this week with Governor Tom Corbett’s face inside a target.
4 Years On, Friends Remember Cahir: The reporter and one-time congressional hopeful was killed in action in Afghanistan on this day in 2009.
Reader Poll: Will Kathleen Kane Run for Guv in 2014? Plenty of political buzz this summer has focused on whether the AG will run next year. So, will she?
Reader Poll: Cawley Easy Favorite for LG Nom: According to PoliticsPA readers, Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley will be on the Republican ticket in next year’s election.
Legislative Election Updates
SD-28: Both the Patriot News and the York Dispatch take a look at the forthcoming open seat battle following the retirement of state Sen. Mike Waugh in York County. Will the Senate GOP add a party-line vote, or will they get a rabble rouser?
Statewide
Capitolwire: Gov. Corbett’s new staff grows: legislative liaison and communications staff added.
Capitolwire: Sen. Costa says women candidates ‘present opportunities’ against Corbett
Capitolwire: PA GOP riled over Corbett bulls-eye; Democrats deny involvement
PA Independent: Philly schools, Corbett administration at odds over $45 million in extra cash
State House Sound Bites: Bill aims to saddle debtors, not taxpayers, with debt collection costs
StateImpactPA: Corbett, Krancer Fail To Disclose Vacation Homes
StateImpactPA: Environmentalists Lead Push for EPA to Reopen Dimock Water Study
AP: Gov. Corbett hires ex-Rep. Katie True as legislative affairs secretary
Philadelphia
PhillyClout: Corbett administration: No PFT concessions, no $45 million
Daily News: Philly to Corbett: We’d like that $45 million now, please
Daily News: Judge gives nod to Philly in declaring NYC stop-and-frisk illegal
Inquirer: Corbett’s cop son-in-law to stand trial in theft
Inquirer: At Makadon memorial, tears, smiles, admiration
SEPA
Phillyburbs: Bristol Twp Council meeting to have extra security
Phillyburbs: Obama signs Fitzpatrick reverse mortgage plan
Phillyburbs: State orders Pennsbury school board member to pay $1,074 for spreadsheet
Montgomery Media: State calls Montgomery County’s actions concerning same-sex marriage ‘legal chaos’
Montgomery Media: Shapiro in talks to bring 2016 Democratic Convention to Philadelphia area
Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review: Judge with Western Pa. ties to lead Pa. Superior Court
Tribune-Review: Government, states challenge proposed US Airways merger deal
Post-Gazette: New Heinz owners cut 600 jobs — including 350 in Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: Facebook acquires Pittsburgh-based Mobile Technologies LLC
Early Returns: Costa lauds female candidates for governor
WTAE: Rolls-Royce unveils new Moon Township facility
WTAE: Allegheny County Jail official fired after violent offenders allowed to go to halfway houses
WTAE: OSHA seeks $87K for injury at Tsudis Chocolate in O’Hara Township
Southwest
Beaver County Times: Kane, Murphy endorse federal challenge to airlines merger
Beaver County Times: Casey wants federal dollars to target Marcellus Shale jobs
Altoona Mirror: Gates’ healthcare bill sees milestone
Altoona Mirror: Three suggestions presented to change pension plans
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Why a Somerset County commissioner is recording his work conversations
NEPA
Times-Tribune: Susquehanna residents head to D.C., imploring EPA to return to Dimock
Times-Tribune: Obama plans visit to Scranton; part of 2-day bus tour next week
Times-Tribune: Pittston board member says district not doing enough for security
Times-Tribune: Aging department secretary visits area
Times-Tribune: Marcellus drillers consider federal option
Times-Tribune: Dunmore council defends borough manager hire
Times-Tribune: Scranton Area Foundation hosts talk on nonprofits in hard times
Citizens Voice: Court upholds denial of pension to Brace
Citizens Voice: Meeting crowd fumes over Leighton hiring
Citizens Voice: Fraud charges reinstated after judge vacates ruling
Citizens Voice: Inspector general’s office moves to welfare assistance space
Pocono Record: Judge: Pocono Mountain Charter School can remain open during appeal
Pocono Record: District to charter school: Take out a loan to stay afloat
South Central
Harrisburg Patriot News: Assisted suicide case puts Kane in national media spotlight
Harrisburg Patriot News: Bender elected new president judge of Pa. Superior Court
Harrisburg Patriot News: Three withdraw names from Cumberland County ballot
Harrisburg Patriot News: Sen. Mike Waugh’s decision to leave Senate next year is the second midstate seat to open up
York Daily Record: Tom Wolf and supporters celebrate opening of York campaign office
Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania Ave: President Obama to bring economic message to Pennsylvania next week
WFMZ: Former Mt. Penn mayor honored
North by Northwest
Sun-Gazette: Proposed bill promotes training state residents for gas industry
Sun-Gazette: Sun-Gazette set for World Series
Daily Times: Gov. Corbett not attending Ag Days Progress lunch
Daily Times: State College High School project referendum could be moved to February
Opinions
Inquirer: Inquirer Editorial: Cruel and unusual
Daily News: DN Editorial: Mercy act
Harrisburg Patriot News: For GOP, “ballot integrity” is a myth: Cynthia Tucker
York Dispatch: EDITORIAL: Get ready for a lively 28th District Senate race
Blogs
Keystone Politics: Last Year’s Corrections Reform Bill Was Awesome, But PA Needs Real Sentencing Reform
John Hanger: Sad Fact: Environmental Attacks On Wind Power Keep Coming, With New England The Eye Of The Storm