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Schwartz Endorsed by UMWA: Allyson Schwartz won the endorsement of the United Mine Workers of America. The nod of a western PA union should help the gubernatorial campaign of the eastern PA congresswoman.

Whip Count: PA Lawmakers on Syria: PoliticsPA is keeping an up-to-date account of the statements of PA congressmen on Syria.

Businessman & Conservative Super-Donor Wagner to Run for PA Senate: Scott Wagner, a businessman who has given freely to conservative causes, has decided to try his own hand at elective office.

Statewide
AP: Pa. files criminal charges against XTO Energy
State Impact: Marcellus Shale Industry Lobbies For New Endangered Species Laws
State House Sound Bites: A plan to make student debt a lighter load
State House Sound Bites: Report calls out power plants for carbon emissions
Capitol Wire: Capitolwire: HHS Sec. Sebelius tells Corbett PA can’t get around moving some of its CHIP kids to Medicaid.
Capitol Wire: OFF THE FLOOR: Allentown’s Ed Pawlowski is running as this cycle’s Ed Rendell.
Capitol Wire: OFF THE FLOOR: Wolf, McGinty, ally with workers against Pitt Medical Center. Others hang back.

Philadelphia
KYW: Group Protests Liberty Medal on Independence Mall
NBC 10: Feds to Corbett: Switch CHIP Kids to Medicaid
Newsworks: Councilman pushes for end to Philly’s relationship with anti-LGBT Russian city
Newsworks: Stricter standards sought for Pa. power plant emissions
Big Tent: Endorsements for Schwartz, Hanger in Pa. gov race
CapitolInq: Toomey undecided on Syria
CapitolInq: Casey in talks on alternative Syria plan
Commonwealth Confidential: Go with God…
Philly Burbs: Area politicians react to Obama speech

SEPA
Delco Times: Rep. Meehan now saying he won’t support military action on Syria
Delco Times: School’s open in Philadelphia – but just barely
Delco Times: Pa. rep says he tried to help gambling ‘victim’
Delco Times: Chester Twp. official questions coverage by police
Ambler Gazette: Wissahickon School Board, First Student Inc. address transportation problems
Montgomery Media: State legislators propose bill to charge for plastic bags
Bucks Local News: Bucks County Commissioners spotlight National Preparedness Month by honoring 9-1-1 staff
Bucks Local News: Congressman Fitzpatrick, SEPTA announce funding for Bucks County rail improvement project
Bucks Local News: Bucks County Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick recognized for senior advocacy, named ‘Champion of Seniors’ by National Grange
Newsworks: Montco legislator wants to revamp Pa. student loan program

Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: Ravenstahl chief of staff Yarone Zober appears before grand jury
Post-Gazette: Pennsylvania Attorney General files criminal charges against XTO Energy
Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Public Schools postpones discussion of envisioning plan
Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh schools board gets update on chronic absenteeism
Tribune-Review: Resignation of Beaver County charter school CEO accepted by board
Tribune-Review: Former Pitt faculty member in line for Obama administration post
Urban Media Today: Failure to Obtain TIGER Grant Means Changes in Hill Redevelopment Process

Southwest
Altoona Mirror: Mayor unhappy with limits of power
Altoona Mirror: Local pharmacy loses contract
Observer-Reporter: Mt. Pleasant hearing on Range impoundments continued for second time
Observer-Reporter: IRS agents searching defense contractor with Murtha ties
Observer-Reporter: League of Women Voters seeks nominations

NEPA
The Times Leader: Casey: Case for Syria strike being made
The Times Leader: W-B Area teachers’ pact OK’d
Times-Tribune: Barletta unconvinced in case for military action against Syria
Times-Tribune: Newton Twp. to hold public hearing on local drilling ordinance
Standard Speaker: Auditor general hints at DEP water monitoring issues
Standard Speaker: Former state auditor says rate ‘swaps’ lost transportation dollars
Pocono Record: Pocono congressmen: 1 against, 1 undecided on Syrian strike

South Central
Patriot-News: Cumberland County commissioner says officials need to push the envelope in finding new ways to fund transportation infrastructure
Patriot-News: Preview: A conversation with William Lamb, defense attorney in gay marriage federal lawsuit
Patriot-News: County commissioners discuss impact of Harrisburg financial issues during 2013 State of the Region
Public Opinion: Legislators from four states to meet in Waynesboro
Roxbury News: Senate Transportation Committee to hold a Public Hearing at Temple University.
Lancaster Intelligencer: Mayoral races fuel election fervor in county
York Daily Record: Pawlowski, Allentown mayor, stops in York to announce run for governor

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Obama speeches leave Lehigh Valley Syrians unimpressed
Morning Call: Bob Casey helping draft alternative Syria plan
Reading Eagle: Allentown mayor brings gubernatorial campaign to downtown Reading
Reading Eagle: Pa. lawmakers skeptical about intervening in Syria
WFMZ: Local Syrians react to President’s speech
Express Times: Ed Pawlowski only second Allentown mayor in history to seek governorship
Express Times: As Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski tours state, a challenger seizes the moment
Express Times: State Rep. Justin Simmons to host town hall meetings

North by Northwest
Erie Times-News Campaign ‘13 Blog: Pawlowski to bring campaign to Erie

Opinions
The Times Leader: Bullying district attorney brings timely reminder for all
Today’s The Day: Examining the Value of a Commuter Tax
York Dispatch: Misunderstanding wartime leadership
Post-Gazette: Corbett-care: The governor appears to be rethinking Medicaid

Blogs
Keystone Politics: Hugya spokesman threatens to sue Keystone Politics, follow our staff, and prevent writer from becoming a lawyer
Keystone Politics: Val Arkoosh to make “her first house call to D.C.” with a rooftop fundraiser
Keystone Politics: Time for a Unicameral PA Legislature
John Hanger’s Facts of The Day: Big Announcement: Dimock, Pennsylvania Families Endorse Me For Governor
John Hanger’s Facts of The Day: Shock Fact: Barclays Predicts Another 13,000 Megawatts Of Wind Will Be Built In 2013–Possibly New Record
Pennsylvania Progressive: Syria
Lu Lac Political Letter: Barletta says “No” on Syria
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Hayden Phillips Cancels Sam Rohrer Fundraiser
Third and State: Public Benefit Programs Encourage Work
Commonwealth Foundation: Fracking Helps Poor More than Government Programs
Commonwealth Foundation: Is Paying Only $2.50 for Health Care Unreasonable?