After a bill was unanimously approved in the state Senate about moving up the state’s primary date for presidential election years, PoliticsPA asks readers when should the state’s primary be held for future elections. Here is the Playbook. 

Reader Poll: Should PA Move Its Primary Date?: A bill that was unanimously approved in the Pennsylvania state Senate would move the state’s primary date for the 2024 presidential election up to the third Tuesday in March.

PA10: The NewDem Action Fund Endorses DePasquale: First reported in Politico’s Morning Score on Monday, the NewDem Action Fund, which they describe as the “political arm of the center-left New Democrat Coalition” endorsed six candidates for Congress across the country, which included Auditor General Eugene DePasquale in his bid for the 10th Congressional District. 

PA1: Fitzpatrick Files for Reelection: On Monday, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s (R-Bucks) campaign sent out a press release stating that he will be the first campaign in the state’s 1st Congressional District to file its candidate petitions. 

Harrisburg & DC   
PA Post: Horse racing industry stages rally to buck Gov. Wolf’s plan to raid its trust fund
PA Post: Why The Leader Of A PA Gun Rights Group Opposes 2A Sanctuary Ordinances
PA Post: Casey: Democrats need to do a better job engaging rural voters
Inquirer: Thousands of Pennsylvanians gave money to more than one 2020 candidate. See what that overlap looks like.
Inquirer: What it’s like to be a Democrat in the reddest county in Pennsylvania
Inquirer: Polling voters who won’t answer the phone, and other challenges of election math
Inquirer: Pennsylvania sues Juul, demands ban on maker’s vaping products   
Spotlight PA: Longtime Pennsylvania State Sen. Andy Dinniman is retiring
Post-Gazette: Toomey presses Trump administration to roll back tariffs for Beaver County mill
AP: Pennsylvania sues Juul over marketing e-cigarettes to teens
AP: Lawsuit: District knew about lead, asbestos contamination
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. AG Shapiro sues Juul Labs for ‘epidemic levels’ of teen vaping
Stateline.org: Some nonprofit hospitals aren’t earning their tax breaks, critics say
KYW Newsradio: Pennsylvania officials take Juul to court in effort to keep products away from teens
KYW Newsradio: Equal Rights Amendment could become law this week
Patriot News: Wolf’s 2020-21 education budget: How much would your district receive?
Patriot News: Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix’s criticism of the dairy industry irks Pa. congressman
PLSReporter: Senate Republican Caucus announces staff shakeup
PLSReporter: Controversy continues in 17th Senate District race
PLSReporter: Shapiro files suit against Juul, arguing ads illicitly targeted minors
National Journal: Bucks County Dems Back Finello

Philadelphia 
WHYY Newsworks: Councilmember Parker wants Philadelphia voters to weigh in on ‘stop and frisk’
WHYY Newsworks: Philly-area volunteers join final New Hampshire primary blitz with extra urgency
WHYY Newsworks: Penn says it won’t invest directly in some fossil fuels. For students, that’s not enough
WHYY Newsworks: Philadelphia’s public defenders vote to unionize
Billy Penn: Why PPD Commissioner Outlaw skipped her swearing-in ceremony
Billy Penn: New idea: Making sure the nation’s 250th birthday party actually benefits Philadelphia
Inquirer: New Philly Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw takes over her new department
Inquirer: Which are the best, most improved Philly schools? District reveals them.
Inquirer: Bankrupt PES says Philly refinery restart is a `fantasy’ and urges court to approve sale to developer
Philadelphia Tribune: It’s a familiar sight: Voters in Philly’s 190th House District will vote in another special election 
Philly Voice: Danielle Outlaw begins tenure as new Philadelphia police commissioner 
Philly Voice: School District of Philadelphia touts improvement of city’s schools in annual report card
KYW Newsradio: New Philly commissioner spends Day One getting to know her police force, city officials
KYW Newsradio: City commissioner hopes app designed to ease voting will draw young voters
KYW Newsradio: In South Philadelphia, residents rally against recent uptick in crime
Philadelphia Magazine: Penn Professor: American Idol Would Be a Better Way to Elect a President
Philadelphia Business Journal: Richard Vague nominated to join Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf’s cabinet

SEPA
Delco Daily Times: County Council eyes new $5 fee on motor vehicle registrations for infrastructure
Delco Daily Times: County offers preview sessions for voters to test-drive new voting machines
Delco Daily Times: A.G. Shapiro announces lawsuit against Juul at Radnor High
Bucks Courier Times: Need some presidential swag? The Trump Store in Bensalem has got it
KYW Newsradio: Bucks, Montco residents getting survey criticized for imitating US Census form
Inquirer: Delaware County prosecutors turn to a new target: Environmental crime
WHYY Newsworks: To fund road repair, Delco may charge more for vehicle registration
Pottstown Mercury: NAACP keeps up pressure on investigation of racism in New Hanover Police Department
Pottstown Mercury: Rep. Webster to host telephone town hall Feb. 11
Daily Local News: Killion resolution designating THON Week approved by Senate
Daily Local News: Downingtown mayor vacancy open to local residents
Daily Local News: Houlahan helps to save Coatesville JROTC program
Bucks Local News: Bucks County Chief Operating Officer Brian Hessenthaler to retire
Bucks Local News: Lower Makefield to honor the late U.S. Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick with memorial tribute at 9-11 garden

Pittsburgh 
City Paper: Pittsburgh NAACP calls for Allegheny County judge to be removed following racist remarks
City Paper: Pittsburgh LGBTQ political advocacy group announces primary election endorsements 
Post-Gazette: Environmental trust fund established for five Mon Valley communities
Post-Gazette: As bankruptcy case winds down, investors have yet to emerge for troubled Clairton community
Tribune Review: U.S. Steel, Allegheny County finalize Clairton Coke Works emissions settlement
WESA: Attorneys Expand Lawsuit Seeking Abuse Information From PA Dioceses
WESA: U.S. Steel, Allegheny County Health Department Finalize Air Pollution Settlement Agreement and Order
WESA: New Biography Memorializes Mayor Sophie Masloff
KDKA: Allegheny Co. Health Dept., US Steel Finalizing Agreement Setting Up Community Fund
KDKA: Commercial Rental Rates Jump 8% In Pittsburgh, Residential Rental Rates Remain Steady

SWPA 
Beaver County Times: Toomey seeks tariff exemption for Midland steel plant
Beaver County Times: Trade unions support tax breaks for petrochemical manufacturers
Beaver County Times: Health systems endorse Bartolotta’s nurse practitioner bill
Beaver County Times: Big Beaver Falls SD among 55 charged to change religion policy
Post-Gazette: Toomey presses Trump administration to roll back tariffs for Beaver County mill
Tribune Review: Michael Gray returns as Latrobe city manager following successor’s resignation

NEPA
Times-Tribune: Scranton city council to retroactively authorize mayor’s cabinet picks
Times-Tribune: Employees sue Scranton School District over lead, asbestos
Times-Tribune: Quarter of Lackawanna County municipalities raised taxes this year
Citizens Voice: County council to decide fate of vehicle fee 

South Central 
York Dispatch: York County GOP holds big advantage ahead of April primary elections
York Dispatch: Pa. second lady Gisele Fetterman to talk census in York County
York Dispatch: York City residents voice support for residency requirement repeal
York Dispatch: The York Dispatch partnering with ProPublica to identify 2020 voting issues
York Dispatch: Experts: York County officials show ‘fundamental misunderstanding’ of Sunshine Act
Patriot News: Wolf’s 2020-21 education budget: How much would your district receive?
Patriot News: Impeachment witness Lt. Col. Vindman may be heading to War College in Carlisle, but that’s not certain yet
Patriot News: Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix’s criticism of the dairy industry irks Pa. congressman
LNP | LancasterOnline: More than 2,000 pieces of litter per mile on Pa. roads, report says; price tag’s $2.1M in Lancaster city
Carlisle Sentinel: Lt. Col. Vindman is part of this summer’s incoming U.S. Army War College class

Lehigh Valley      
Reading Eagle: Berks County educators on Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal: a lot to like, some to not
Reading Eagle: Plans for state police funding worries some Berks officials; analysis finds errors
Reading Eagle: Reading Mayor Eddie Moran’s transition team lays out goals for the administration 
Reading Eagle: Reading Downtown Improvement District approves 2020 budget

North by Northwest
Erie Times-News: Final report on Erie’s finances to be presented March 5
Erie Times-News: State mum on Zogby’s Erie exit; successor planned
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: District mulls speaking out on charter schools
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: City looks for new fire chief

Opinion  
Inquirer Editorial Board: School choice and the fight for public education’s soul 
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Online voting: Washington experiment is worth watching
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Manchester housing: During rehab work, keep residents close to home
John L. Micek: Enough with the ‘Pennsyltucky’: Pa’s biggest political myths debunked | Purple States
Matthew Gardner Kelly and Kai Schafft: Fracking has led to a ‘bust’ for Pennsylvania school district finances 
John L. Micek: Buttigieg launches Pa. digital ad campaign to lure back Trump Dems | Monday Morning Coffee 
Kathleen McHale: Wolf, lawmakers need to close the early childhood education pay gap
Joseph N. DiStefano: Trump tariffs would bury U.S. in ‘fake prosciutto and fake Parmesan,’ Philly Italian food importers warn
Kevin Mahoney: Medicaid block grant proposals spell trouble for patients and hospitals 
Daniel Trubman and Michael Noda: Market-Frankford Line issues underscore need for more transparency from SEPTA 
Amanda Gilson: St. Christopher’s nurses deserve parental leave and safe staffing
Dick Polman: Dear Democrats, reject Bernie Sanders — or you’ll feel the burn