The RNC and Trump campaign have ramped up their digital outreach in PA, while PoliticsPA asks our readers if the upcoming primary should be an all-mail election. Here is the Playbook. 

Pennsylvania Congressional Vulnerability: April 2020 Ratings: The first rankings for vulnerability in the election year include 2 GOP held seats and 1 Democratic held seat as the most vulnerable in the state.

Reader Poll: Should Upcoming PA Primary Be an All-Mail Election?: The Associated Press reports that some of the most populous counties in the state are pushing Gov. Tom Wolf to allow them to conduct the June 2 primary election entirely by mail.

RNC, Trump Campaign Ramps Up Digital Outreach in PA: Starting on March 13, the RNC and Trump campaign moved their operation to 100% online in Pennsylvania and around the nation.

SD17: Torsella Endorses Cappelletti: Treasurer Joe Torsella endorsed Amanda Cappelletti, Vice-Chair of the East Norriton Board of Supervisors, for the Democratic Party nomination for the 17th state Senate District. The seat is held by state Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery), who won his most recent reelection bid in 2016 by 27 points over Republican Brian Gondek.  

PA18: Sarandon Tweets Out Support for Dickinson: In a tweet on Wednesday morning, Susan Sarandon encouraged her followers on Twitter who live in PA’s 18th Congressional to check out and donate to Jerry Dickinson, a Democratc challenging longtime Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Allegheny) in the Democratic Primary. Sarandon touted Dickinson’s support for Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, and Affordable Housing. 

Harrisburg & DC   
Spotlight PA: Gov. Tom Wolf will veto bill to reopen more Pa. businesses, as top health official warns legislation puts ‘more lives at risk’ 
Spotlight PA: Pa.’s state universities facing immediate hit of up to $100 million as lawmaker floats closures as worst-case scenario 
AP: Wolf mandates masks as GOP seeks to relax business shutdown
PA Post: The Debate Over Restarting Construction Projects In Pennsylvania, Explained
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: The latest on COVID-19 in Pa.: 26,490 confirmed cases in 67 counties
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Setting up clash with Wolf, Pa. House moves to loosen business shutdowns
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: State Senate sends Wolf bill aimed at reopening Pa. businesses
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. Reps. Wild, Houlahan push for reopening of Obamacare exchanges during pandemic
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Wolf admin. orders businesses to require face masks for workers, customers
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa.’s Casey, Scanlon call for fairer distribution of COVID-19 relief fund money
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Advocates ask lawmakers ‘to act quickly, act now’ on surprise medical bill legislation
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Posthumously innocent? The first prisoner to die of COVID-19 in Pa. was hard at work trying to clear his name 
Patriot News: Pa. will now require most customers to wear masks, workers to wear them on the job, to slow COVID-19 spread 
Patriot News: Gov. Tom Wolf will veto bill that would allow more Pa. businesses to open during COVID-19 crisis 
Patriot News: Pa. Senate sends bill that would reopen businesses to Gov. Wolf; governor plans to veto 
Patriot News: Why did Pa. close schools instead of waiting as other states are? 
Patriot News: Pa. prison inmates might be safer from the coronavirus than the general public, statistics seem to show 
Patriot News: Wolf, Fetterman create task force to address disproportionate impact of coronavirus on minorities 
Patriot News: Half of all coronavirus deaths in Pa. have occurred in long-term care facilities 
Inquirer: Push is on to fight ‘inequality’ and allow food-stamp recipients to have groceries delivered. Gov. Wolf demands ‘red tape’ be cut. 
Inquirer: Legislature appears to lack votes to overturn Gov. Tom Wolf’s closure of nonessential businesses due to coronavirus 
Inquirer: All Pa. businesses must require employees and customers to wear masks amid coronavirus pandemic 
Inquirer: Democrats just scored a big upset in Wisconsin. But in the 2020 presidential race, the state makes them nervous. 
Inquirer: Coronavirus hits nearly 300 Pa. elder-care centers, accounting for half the state’s deaths 
Inquirer: He died in prison from the coronavirus – three days before a breakthrough in his 30-year fight to clear his name 
Inquirer: Everyone will have to wear a mask at Pa. businesses that are still open | Coronavirus Newsletter
Inquirer: ‘Hundreds’ of medical marijuana jobs in Pa. are going unfilled despite high unemployment
Inquirer: The Poconos were marketed as a pandemic haven. Now the area is a COVID-19 hot spot.  
Inquirer: Pa. small businesses have gotten almost $10 billion in coronavirus PPP loans as the program expands to self-employed workers  
WHYY Newsworks: Coronavirus update: New rules for Pa. companies still conducting business face-to-face 
Fox News: Pennsylvania Republicans push to reopen some businesses, with protest over stay-at-home order planned
Washington Examiner: Transportation secretary: Airports and airlines will get billions for much-needed boost 
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: State corrections chief: Worst-case scenario avoided, so far
National Journal: Bognet Releases First TV Ad
KYW Newsradio: Officials worry as number of calls to Pennsylvania’s child abuse hotline drop
KYW Newsradio: Advocates say first inmate to die in state prison from COVID-19 was innocent
KYW Newsradio: Customers, employees required to wear masks at essential businesses in Pennsylvania
Beaver County Times: Half of state’s coronavirus deaths in long-term care facilities 
The Hill: Pennsylvania state senate votes to override governor’s stay-at-home order
Philly Voice: Pennsylvanians desperately seeking alcohol now being turned away in Ohio, too
LNP | LancasterOnline: Wolf creates new task force to address how COVID-19 affects minorities
CNN: Pennsylvanians are driving out of state to buy liquor, so neighboring states are cracking down
CNN: Republican state lawmakers push for faster economic reopening 
CNN: How Philadelphia’s mayor is fighting a pandemic that’s hitting the city’s black community hard
PLSReporter: ‘We’re trying to adopt a standard’: Senate advances legislation to relax business closures
PLSReporter: Wetzel: First inmates set to be released Wednesday due to COVID-19
StateImpactPA: Coronavirus cases at Limerick nuclear station raised concern. Pa. plants say they’re working to prevent outbreaks during refueling outages
StateImpactPA: 500 construction workers to go back to work on Shell’s ethane cracker  

Philadelphia 
WHYY Newsworks: SEPTA is giving masks to riders after backlash to face-covering mandate 
WHYY Newsworks: Philly judge denies all emergency motions to release prisoners during coronavirus pandemic
Billy Penn: $95 million for Philly colleges: How much each school gets under the stimulus 
Billy Penn: Philly’s federal prison sued over lack of facemasks, testing and social distancing 
Billy Penn: Updated guide to coronavirus in Philly: Testing, schools, shopping, transit, unemployment and more
Billy Penn: Temple University execs take 10% pay cut, ask faculty to give up raises
Inquirer: Are Philly schools waiting too long to get students online after the coronavirus closures? 
Inquirer: Federal prison inmates in Philadelphia ask a judge to send them home to avoid the coronavirus 
Inquirer: As Philly courts continue with emergency coronavirus hearings, the Defender Association bypasses one judge 
Inquirer: SEPTA conductor dies of coronavirus complications; Trump says he’ll announce plans to reopen states with low virus rates 
Inquirer: Coronavirus killed panhandling and closed food pantries. This volunteer is scrambling to keep homeless Philadelphians alive. 
Inquirer: SEPTA gives surgical masks to riders amid coronavirus 
Inquirer: Philly is offering free meals for seniors and free diapers for babies. Here’s how to get them 
Philadelphia Magazine: Philly Coronavirus News: Many of You Should Get Your Stimulus Money Today 
Philadelphia Magazine: How COVID-19 Is Affecting Teens According to Four Philly High School Teachers 
Philadelphia Tribune: Community presents NW Philly Police District with 1400 face masks
Philly Voice: Bernie Sanders campaign uses text messages to circulate Hahnemann Hospital petition nationwide 
KYW Newsradio: SEPTA makes limited number of masks available as riders are being urged to wear them
KYW Newsradio: Philly teachers donate their stimulus checks to colleagues in need
Philadelphia Citizen: Citizen Virtual Town Hall: Talking With Ali Velshi 
Philadelphia Business Journal: How PHL will use $116 million in federal pandemic relief funds 
Philadelphia Business Journal: Philadelphia takes over two additional hotels for COVID-19 quarantine space 
Philadelphia Business Journal: The Philadelphia-area hospitals that made, and lost, the most in fiscal 2019

SEPA
Montgomery Media: Montco official on ending coronavirus shutdown: ‘We are not there yet’
Montgomery Media: Montco reports 11 more coronavirus deaths; testing site to open in Whitpain 
Montgomery Media: Montco coronavirus response fund reaches nearly $300K; first grants awarded 
Bucks Courier Times: Bucks cuts prison population as 20 prisoners, employees have coronavirus 
Bucks Courier Times: Coronavirus: 60 now dead in Bucks County 
Delco Daily Times: 40 to 70 percent of prison personnel expected to get virus, officials say
Daily Local News: Pennsylvania Senate sends bill in support of reopening businesses to Wolf’s desk
Daily Local News: Wednesday Update: Pennsylvania up to 26,490 positive coronavirus cases with 1,145 new patients 
Daily Local News: Chesco will apply for $91M in federal COVID funds 
Daily Local News: Two Chester County airports to receive funding from CARES Act 
Daily Local News: City of Coatesville implements proactive citywide health curfew 
Bucks Local News: APRIL 14 UPDATE: Bucks County Health Department reports 11 new COVID-19 deaths 
Bucks Local News: Township Association applauds legislature for passage of bill to enhance township’s ability to respond to COVID-19; urges Governor to sign legislation
Bucks Local News: Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund grants exceed $100,000 
Pottstown Mercury: Pottstown presses forward with plan for green energy plant 

Pittsburgh 
Post-Gazette: State expands workplace guidelines; Allegheny eclipses 900 cases of COVID-19 
Post-Gazette: Area state senators line up along party lines in vote to reopen parts of economy 
Post-Gazette: Allegheny County asks for extended suspension of federal civil cases because of virus 
Post-Gazette: Range Resources fined for air pollution 
Post-Gazette: City schools prioritize student engagement as remote learning begins 
Post-Gazette: First Pittsburgh worker dies of COVID-19
Pittsburgh Business Times: Allegheny County on reopening: We’re not ready yet
Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh-area airports to receive millions in funding from coronavirus relief legislation
WESA: Councilors Begin Effort To Turn Vacant Lots Into Local Gardens 
WESA: School Leaders Say It Will Take A Long Time For Students To Make Up For COVID Closures 
Tribune Review: Pennsylvania rolls out data on nursing home coronavirus cases 
Tribune Review: Allegheny County officials: More coronavirus testing needed before businesses can reopen 
Tribune Review: Pennsylvania launches task force to address coronavirus outbreaks among minorities 
Tribune Review: Allegheny County reports 2 more coronavirus deaths, 11 more cases  
KDKA: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Says Coronavirus Cases Climb To 904, In Addition To 2 More Deaths 
KDKA: Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: First City Employee Dies From Coronavirus-Related Complications 
KDKA: Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Senate Passes Bill To Reopen Businesses If They Follow CDC Guidelines

SWPA 
Beaver County Times: Shell to call back more workers; state says no waiver needed
Beaver County Times: Local legislators fall along party lines in votes on business reopening bill
Beaver County Times: Marshall cancels two May events over coronavirus concerns 
Beaver County Times: State eases CHIP requirements during COVID-19
Beaver County Times: Report: Local hospitals were in financial distress pre-COVID-19
Observer-Reporter: Two of three commissioners apply for June 2 mail-in ballots
Observer-Reporter: Upper St. Clair committeeman takes credit for Joe Biden’s entry into politics
Tribune Review: 3 more coronavirus deaths reported in Westmoreland County
Post-Gazette: State tells Shell it doesn’t need a waiver to build natural gas power plant
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: ‘Deep dive’ on nursing homes: Indiana County COVID-19 death is region’s first in long-term care facility
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: State rolls out worker protections as lawmakers press for more businesses to reopen

NEPA
Times-Tribune: Lackawanna County Coroner: Coronavirus cases locally, statewide likely underreported
Times-Tribune: Drive-thru testing coming to Mohegan Sun Arena
Times-Tribune: Lackawanna County emergency declaration extended through May 15
Times-Tribune: Scranton City Council OKs Lucas’ appointment as fire chief
Times-Tribune: Amid outbreak, new data reveals disease toll on county nursing homes
Times-Tribune: COVID-19 – Complete Coverage
Citizens Voice: DOH confirms mass testing site at Mohegan Sun Arena
Citizens Voice: Virus’ rate of growth slows in Pennsylvania
Citizens Voice: Pandemic recovery plan on agenda for W-B council 
Citizens Voice: W-B mayor extends deadline for Mercantile Tax
The Times Leader: COVID-19 testing site at arena will open Sunday; Yudichak, township concerned
The Times Leader: Luzerne County COVID-19 cases rise by 44; 1 more death reported
The Times Leader: Casey calls for modern-day GI Bill for COVID-19 workers
The Times Leader: Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri said more coronavirus testing was requested in the region
The Times Leader: Levine confirms arena parking lot will be mass testing site

South Central 
Carlisle Sentinel: County GOP reps. take floor in contested COVID-19 re-opening bill
Carlisle Sentinel: Local and state coronavirus roundup  
LNP | LancasterOnline: Wednesday’s COVID-19 updates: Pa. up to 26,490 cases, Lancaster at 72 deaths 
LNP | LancasterOnline: First COVID-19 case among inmates, second among staff at Lancaster County Prison reported 
LNP | LancasterOnline: Lancaster County colleges to get $23.5M in coronavirus relief, $11.7M for students 
LNP | LancasterOnline: Clay Township looks at budget again after project shortfall 
Patriot News: Pa. will now require most customers to wear masks, workers to wear them on the job, to slow COVID-19 spread 
Patriot News: Gov. Tom Wolf will veto bill that would allow more Pa. businesses to open during COVID-19 crisis 
Patriot News: Pa. Senate sends bill that would reopen businesses to Gov. Wolf; governor plans to veto 
Patriot News: Why did Pa. close schools instead of waiting as other states are? 
Patriot News: Pa. prison inmates might be safer from the coronavirus than the general public, statistics seem to show 
Patriot News: Wolf, Fetterman create task force to address disproportionate impact of coronavirus on minorities 
Patriot News: Half of all coronavirus deaths in Pa. have occurred in long-term care facilities 
Patriot News: Nearly 100 prisoners released from Cumberland County amid coronavirus 
Patriot News: Harrisburg school board member killed by COVID-19 worked front lines as a social worker despite risks
York Daily Record: Coronavirus in Pa.: 26,000 cases confirmed; lawmakers approve bill to open more businesses  
York Dispatch: York County sees one additional virus-related death, 10 new COVID-19 cases 
York Dispatch: ‘As you may guess, things have changed’: York school districts grapple with uncertain budgets 
York Dispatch: Wolf admin: ‘Too soon’ to say whether Pa. would defy Trump order

Lehigh Valley      
Express Times: Pa. coronavirus update: Death toll rises over 600; Lehigh County has state’s highest concentration of cases | COVID-19 case map (4/15/20) 
Express Times: As the coronavirus decimates air travel, Lehigh Valley airports get federal stimulus help
Morning Call: Susan Wild says Trump should change his mind and open special enrollment period for Obamacare 
Morning Call: About half of state’s 647 deaths are in nursing homes, with 21 reported in the Lehigh Valley 
Morning Call: Pennsylvania coronavirus business battle: Legislature votes to replace governor’s business-closure system with federal guidance; Wolf will veto 
Morning Call: East Stroudsburg University converts field house to temporary hospital for recovering coronavirus patients 
Morning Call: Allentown airports land $6.2 million in coronavirus relief 
Reading Eagle: Berks County waiting on more protective equipment for front line workers 
Reading Eagle: Pennsylvania Democrats call for special Affordable Care Act enrollment during coronavirus pandemic 

North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Inmate influx expected in Lewisburg due to S.C. tornado 
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: District to hold budget talks virtually
Centre Daily Times: Coronavirus updates: Here’s what to know in Centre County on April 15 
Erie Times-News: Erie City Council moves Wi-Fi plan forward 
Erie Times-News: Merski asks community to ‘Light up Erie’ in support of medical community, others 
Erie Times-News: Coronavirus: Erie-area updates, Wednesday, April 15

Opinion  
Stan Saylor: Pennsylvania can solve our public health crisis and our economic crisis
Andrea Custis: The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare Pa.’s education inequities. Here’s what to do next
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Bridging digital divide: Local groups work to get computers for schools 
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Vetting Zoom: The booming teleconference software has major flaws 
Inquirer Staff: How can we cope with isolation during coronavirus? Formerly incarcerated women give advice. | Perspective
John L. Micek: During COVID-19 run on guns, background checks surged to highest point in nearly 3 years | Wednesday Morning Coffee
Candace McKinley: The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the urgency of ending cash bail
Kim Firn: Coronavirus slows safety for asylum-seekers 
Patrick Sharkey: Our hidden frontline workers need more support 
Dan Simpson: Stopping the coronavirus may mean throwing out the rule book
Albert Hunt: Trump lays bare the Republicans’ mail-in voting hypocrisy
Jack Ludmir and Stephen K. Klasko: Uninsured pregnant women need support to confront coronavirus | Expert Opinion
Terry Tracy: Upper Darby school debate shows the limits of virtual government 
Signe Wilkinson: Political Cartoon: The governors driving Master Donald
Maria Panaritis: Through a cracked-open window, food and hope for the economic casualties of coronavirus 
The Angry Grammarian: Show me the data. Or is it datum? 
Helen Ubiñas: With the coronavirus, we’re facing an identity crisis. Who are we without our work, our roles, our old selves?