Hillary Clinton and former Sen. George Mitchell both visited Philly this week, and more. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.
Sen. George Mitchell on Syria, the Senate, and Sports: The former Senator discussed the current situation in Syria, today’s political climate, and the issue of integrity in sports in a personal one-on-one interview this afternoon.
Reader Poll: Should PA Move to Off-Year Elections Like NJ? Should Pennsylvania should follow New Jersey’s example and hold off-year elections for state offices?
Reader Poll: McCord Should Run for Guv: PoliticsPA readers say state Treasurer McCord should join the crowded Democratic primary.
Hillary Clinton Awarded Liberty Medal in Philly: The former Secretary of State accepted the award at the National Constitution Center and spoke about national security and the need for active citizenship.
Legislative Election Updates:
HD-46: Three months after he admitted using anonymous accounts to attack his online critics – including constituents – State Rep. Jesse White (D-Washington) is on an apology tour. He talked about the incidents on TV about for the first time last night. The timing isn’t a surprise. A few days ago, attorney Paul Walsh announced he would challenge White in the primary. Walsh and White competed in 2006 when the 46th district was an open seat; White won by 437 votes.
Statewide
PA Independent: New PA.gov under way, despite denial of $5M funding request
PA Independent: Under PA proposals, it’s the financial consultants who would pay
Capitolwire: PA lawmakers wade into debate about ‘biosimilars’
Capitolwire: HHS Sec. Sebelius tells Corbett PA can’t get around moving some of its CHIP kids to Medicaid
Capitolwire: OFF THE FLOOR: Team Corbett sending strong signal – Lottery Keno in 2014
Philadelphia
Inquirer: AG’s criminal charges stun drilling industry
Philly Now: Despite evidence, Gov. Corbett denies Pennsylvania’s massive drop in job growth
NBC 10: New Rule to Receive Unemployment Benefits in Pa.
PhillyClout: City launches education supply fund
WHYY Newsworks: Goode takes aim at lobbyists
WHYY Newsworks: Philly mayor, council divided on how to come up with school funds
SEPA
Daily Local News: Keefer steps down as chamber president
Bucks Local News: Fitzpatrick Marks 9/11 with Call for Remembrance, Continued Vigilance
Montgomery Media: Hatboro council set to vote on graffiti ordinance
Pottstown Mercury: Property tax hearing highlights problems, solutions
Pottstown Mercury: Bids awarded to shore up Pottstown infrastructure
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: Teachers in Shaler Area approve new contract
Post-Gazette: Flight 93 passengers, crew remembered as individuals in 9/11 ceremony
Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh’s URA to turn over documents to federal authorities
Post-Gazette: Peduto already acting like Pittsburgh’s mayor
Tribune-Review: Buffett-Backed Heinz Expects $160 Million Cost on Job Cuts
Tribune-Review: Dominion gets fed OK to export natural gas to India, Japan
Urban Media Today: Gainey Addresses Community Health at Senior Fair
Southwest
Altoona Mirror: APD to probe Plummer’s actions
Altoona Mirror: Emotional colleagues, friends say farewell to late representative
Altoona Mirror: 9/11 education lasts throughout school year
Tribune-Democrat: Hundreds mark 9/11 anniversary at Flight 93 memorial
Tribune-Democrat: CTC reopens after day-long shutdown by federal investigators
KDKA: Pa. Rep. Jesse White Apologizes For Fake Online Posts
NEPA
The Times Leader: Barletta against US strike in Syria
AP: Feds: Pa. must switch CHIP kids to Medicaid
News Item: County to redo salary cut vote
Standard Speaker: Barletta questions possibility of retaliation
Times-Tribune: Lawmaker proposes monthly gas well reports
Times-Tribune: Casey urges giving Obama authority to attack Syria
South Central
Patriot-News: Company facing criminal charges for spill of Marcellus drilling waste blames it on vandalism or negligence of contractor
Patriot-News: Dauphin County commissioners approve submitting waste management plan revision to DEP as part of Harrisburg Strong Plan
Patriot-News: Attorney general’s criminal charges against drilling company likely based on referral from Hanger’s DEP
Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Pennsylvania AG files criminal charges against Exxon Mobil division over gas-well wastewater
WFMZ: Feds say PA must shift kids to Medicaid
Reading Eagle: Berks delegation skeptical about intervening in Syria
Reading Eagle: Debate on property taxes disappoints many
North by Northwest
Erie Times-News Campaign ‘13 Blog: Kelly, Casey issue Sept. 11 statements
Opinions
Post-Gazette: 9/11 fallout: Americans must take stock of the threat to freedom
Delco Times: Calls for peace ring out as U.S. marks 9/11
Daily News: Pa. governor wannabes field a full team
phillydotcom: Poll: Which woman would make the best president?
Sunday Dispatch: Pat Toomey: Pennsylvanians are worried about jobs
Blogs
Third and State: How does job growth in Pennsylvania measure up?
Third and State: Just how much will a fast food wage increase cost?
John Hanger’s Facts of The Day: September 11 Facts That We Must Remember: 2,753 Persons Murdered, Including 343 Firefighters & 70 Police Officers
John Hanger’s Facts of The Day: Key Fact: US Carbon Emissions Fall In 5 Of Last 10 Years
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: LV Tea Party Takes PrattFall, Embraces “False Patriot”
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Joyce Marin to Lead RenewLV
Keystone Politics: Pool the Risk!