Gov. Corbett lays his hand on the table with a big Medicaid proposal. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz.

Corbett Unveils Medicaid Plan Based on Private Insurance: The governor announced today that he will only accept the Obamacare funds if they’re funneled to private insurers rather than Medicaid.

Super PAC Forms to Boost Shuster: A new Super PAC will back Bill Shuster and like-minded candidates.

Casey Outspoken on Syria: The Senator went on a full court media press over the past week about a country he has studied for years.

Likely LG Hopeful Morganelli Takes Aim at Liquor Privatization: The yet-undeclared but likely Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor criticized Gov. Tom Corbett’s plan for liquor privatization at a press conference this morning.

Critz Says Moderate Record Would Balance PA-Gov Ticket: In Western Pennsylvania, newly-declared Democratic Lt. Governor candidate Mark Critz reflected on his candidacy, primary efforts and conservative record.

Statewide
State House Sound Bites: Lawmaker presses cyber bullying prevention
State House Sound Bites: Corbett readies Medicaid proposal as questions abound
State House Sound Bites: Corbett unveils Medicaid plan, hinging on changes
PA Independent: The coming fight between gas drillers and environmentalists over PA’s endangered species
StateImpactPA: Federal Judge Approves $7.5 million Chesapeake Royalty Settlement
Capitolwire: Corbett needs lawmakers’ help on some ‘Healthy PA’ proposals
Capitolwire: OFF THE FLOOR: Is Healthy PA a start for negotiations or an excuse to turn down Medicaid expansion?
Capitolwire: Corbett outlines Medicaid proposal sent to feds

Philadelphia
Big Tent: Big Comcast fundraiser for Kathleen Kane Sept. 30
Inquirer: Corbett plan: Accept Medicaid funding, add requirements
Inquirer: Casey: Congress should consider raising gas tax
Inquirer: Broken PATCO escalators to get federal scrutiny
Daily News: A primer on polls, believe or not
PhillyDeals: Will business break with Corbett to back a Democrat?
PhillyDeals: Pa. state pension plan tries real estate, hedge funds to fill gap
PhillyClout: City Controller to fiscal watchdog: Reject Mayor Nutter’s five-year plan

SEPA
Phillyburbs: Federal judge dismisses suit against Bucks Community College
Phillyburbs: Tea party wants Fitzpatrick to defund health law
Phillyburbs: Table games revenue up 6 percent
Pottstown Mercury: Bridge restrictions could impact Montco roads, price of goods
Pottstown Mercury: Wind power coming to Montgomery County Community College campus
Pottstown Mercury: Upper Pottsgrove soldier gets surprise welcome home

Pittsburgh
Early Returns: McGinty eyes poll position
Early Returns: Mayoral candidates speak
Post-Gazette: New HUD rule could make more eligible for mortgages
Tribune-Review: Judge: Computer hardware seized during Orie and Melvin investigations stays with state police
Tribune-Review: State money to fight binge drinking, giant parties in Oakland
Tribune-Review: Pennsylvania senators are able to find common ground on tax reform
Tribune-Review: Gov. Corbett’s cures for Medicaid to test GOP, feds

Southwest
Beaver County Times: PennDOT pays to repair Beaver County bridge
Tribune-Democrat: Republican gathering mixes picnic, politics
WTAJ: Congressman React to Navy Yard Shooting

NEPA
Times Leader: County talks with unions to begin
Citizens’ Voice: Agency: Card-only pay is illegal
Daily Review: Governor candidate visits Towanda: Allentown mayor Pawlowski recently announced candidacy

Opinions
Inquirer: Inquirer Editorial: Man in the muddle
Daily News: DN Editorial: ABRIDGED LOGIC: Pa. needs infrastructure repair … in the Legislature, too
News Item: Politically uncorrected: Will they or won’t they
Post-Gazette: A bridge too far: Casey’s plan on infrastructure funding is misguided
Post-Gazette: Delay tactic: The county doesn’t need a park drilling moratorium
News Eagle: Are we in a constitutional crisis?
Tribune-Review: American exceptionalism: Real & enduring

Blogs
Keystone Politics: The Medicaid Debate Is Not About Costs
Keystone Politics: Don’t Call It a Medicaid Expansion
Keystone Politics: Does Tom Corbett think Medicaid is a program for unemployed people?
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