SEIU launches a digital ad campaign slamming President Donald Trump over his response to the coronavirus, while a GOP congressional hopeful in the 8th District’s first TV ad blasts China for the coronavirus pandemic. Here is the Playbook. 

SEIU Digital Ad Slams Trump on Coronavirus Response: The nation’s largest union of health care workers and service workers, released a new six-figure digital ad campaign running in both Spanish and English that will aim to reach infrequent voters of color in eight battleground states, including Pennsylvania.

PA8: Bognet Blasts China in 1st TV Ad: The GOP hopeful’s first television ad includes footage taken from his iPhone detailing his family’s construction business being closed due to COVID-19 restrictions and placing the blame on the Chinese government for the spread of coronavirus in the United States.

Reader Poll: Who Should Republicans Nominate for Governor in 2022?: Sen. Pat Toomey’s Reopen PA plan sparked the conversation about the 2022 GOP gubernatorial race.

Harrisburg & DC   
AP: Pennsylvania’s business shutdown waiver program gets audited 
AP: Little League World Series canceled for first time 
AP: Judge rejects Jill Stein’s voting machine lawsuit in Philly
Spotlight PA: Republicans subpoena Wolf administration for documents related to controversial business waiver process
Inquirer: Pa.’s four congresswomen will campaign for Joe Biden as he faces pressure on sexual-assault accusation 
Inquirer: Arts groups upset over Gov. Tom Wolf’s sudden move to freeze Pa. grant money
Inquirer: The deluge of newly jobless workers is crashing the Pa. unemployment system as officials field 20,000 calls a week
Inquirer: After meeting with Trump, Murphy says N.J. is ‘on our way’ to doubling testing; Pa. officials prepare to release more on reopening Friday 
Inquirer: Pa. and N.J. golf courses are reopening this weekend: What you need to know before you play
WHYY Newsworks: What to know about the limits of COVID-19 stats
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. moderates find themselves straddling a widening rift over COVID-19 responses
PA Post: PA Counties Struggle To Find Enough Masks, Gloves For In-Person Voting June 2 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: The latest on COVID-19 in Pa.: 45,763 confirmed cases in 67 counties 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: 50 cases algorithm ‘Just one piece of the puzzle’ for county reopening, Levine says 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: DePasquale announces audit, Senate serves subpoena as pressure increases to open up Wolf’s waiver 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa.’s Casey, Toomey split as U.S. Senate spars over state bailouts 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: NEPA native cares for Luzerne County’s homeless during pandemic and beyond
KDKA: Study: While Pa. Has Seen A More Than 2,300% Increase In Unemployment Because Of Coronavirus, That’s Relatively Low Compared To Other States 
KDKA: Former Pa. Governor Tom Ridge Says Stay-At-Home Protests Dishonor Veterans 
Patriot News: Gov. Tom Wolf talks about COVID-19 and reopening Pa.: ‘We’re going to have to behave differently’
Patriot News: Coronavirus cases by day in Pa. (4/30/20): How fast is COVID-19 spreading? 
Patriot News: Auditor General Eugene DePasquale plans audit of Wolf Administration’s COVID-19 business waiver program
Patriot News: Pa. will move some counties into the yellow phase of its coronavirus reopening May 8; what can be expected?
Patriot News: Pa. health secretary talks about coronavirus, lifting restrictions and the need for data on race
Patriot News: Pa. coronavirus cases top 45,000; 2,292 have died of COVID-19
Patriot News: Mapping 8,112 resident cases in Pa. nursing and personal care homes: April 30 county-by-county details
Patriot News: Still shut out from online liquor sales in Pa.? Here’s a trick that might get you in to order
PLSReporter: Decision needed next week on primary election plan to ‘put this to bed’ key lawmaker says 
PLSReporter: Senate committee subpoenas Wolf over business waiver documents 
Fox News: Alito orders Pennsylvania to respond in case asking Supreme Court to halt enforcement of stay-at-home order
WESA: Behind The Scenes Of A Coronavirus Press Conference 
Beaver County Times: State will audit shutdown waiver process for businesses 
Morning Call: Pennsylvania coronavirus updates: State’s grand ‘experiment’ of reopening begins with Friday announcement
Morning Call: Republican lawmakers vote to subpoena Wolf documents on business closures, with audit looming 
Morning Call: President Trump’s order about productivity, not safety at meat processing plants, labor officials say 
StateImpactPA: Report: Chesapeake Energy plans to file for bankruptcy
The Hill: Report finds states need millions more in federal funding to hold elections this year

Philadelphia 
Philly Clout: Republicans to Pa. voters: Mail-in ballots are good. And also very dangerous.
KYW Newsradio: New taxes, closed pools, layoffs: Philadelphia mayor offers new budget in light of COVID-19
KYW Newsradio: Philly’s small businesses have a shot at federal payroll support in new round of applications
KYW Newsradio: Philly raises fines for violating COVID-19 prevention rules
WHYY Newsworks: Philly Mayor Jim Kenney seeks tax hikes, service cuts to offset pandemic’s $649M bill
WHYY Newsworks: Coronavirus kills Philly street sweeping expansion
Inquirer: Tax hikes, layoffs, and no swimming pools: Mayor Jim Kenney’s coronavirus budget isn’t pretty 
Inquirer: Philly gig workers could get paid sick leave during coronavirus under a bill by Councilmember Kendra Brooks 
Inquirer: Inquirer series ‘The Probation Trap’ wins prestigious national journalism award
Inquirer: Do these stock market-listed firms from the Philly area deserve forgivable SBA loans? They say yes. 
Inquirer: Former Pa. Gov. Tom Ridge says ‘selfish’ protests against stay-at-home orders dishonor veterans; New Jersey boosts coronavirus testing for NJ Transit and prisons 
Inquirer: Classes in shifts? Philly schools planning for a fall of ‘challenging circumstances’ due to coronavirus
Philadelphia Business Journal: Kenney proposes property, parking and wage tax hikes to plug $639M budget gap
Philadelphia Business Journal: 15 Philadelphia-area hospitals to get $153M in state loans to help them ‘hold steady’
Philadelphia Tribune: Philly schools chief joins others in calling for more federal funds
Philadelphia Magazine: Philly Coronavirus News: Your Corner Bar Can’t Take Advantage of Proposed Takeout Cocktails Plan
Philly Voice: Philly increases citation fines for individuals, businesses during coronavirus stay-at-home order 
Billy Penn: Philly public pools will not open this summer, because of budget cuts — and virus worries

SEPA
Bucks Local News: Warren liquor reform bill passes House; legislation would allow mixed drinks ‘to go’ during COVID-19 emergency 
Bucks Local News: APRIL 29 COVID-19 UPDATE: Twenty fatalities mark deadliest day in Bucks County 
Bucks Local News: Bipartisan bill to end child marriage in Pennsylvania sent to governor  
Montgomery Media: Montco officials report 159 new cases, 31 deaths 
Montgomery Media: Montco official: ‘We’re going to need to learn how to live with this virus’ 
Daily Local News: Thursday Update: Positive coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania increase by 1,397 to bring total to 45,763 
Daily Local News: Coronavirus business task force formed in Chester County
Daily Local News: Kennett Township initiates civil lawsuit against Lisa Moore, former township manager
Inquirer: Pa.’s four congresswomen will campaign for Joe Biden as he faces pressure on sexual-assault accusation 
Inquirer: Over 9 days, Bucks County saw 100 coronavirus deaths – most in nursing homes
KYW Newsradio: In Bucks County, officials urge residents to get mail-in ballots
Philly Voice: Chester County parks to begin reopening on May 6
Bucks County Courier Times: Coronavirus continues toll on Bucks County elderly 
Bucks County Courier Times: Penndel mayor calls for participation in Bells Across America Day
Delco Daily Times: Delaware County outlines resources for help in coronavirus crisis 
Delco Daily Times: Four Delco hospitals to get $35M in HELP funds

Pittsburgh 
KDKA: Surrogates For Biden And Trump Stump For Their Candidates Via Zoom In Pittsburgh 
KDKA: ‘I Think We’re Ready To Open Up Responsibly’: Local Businesses Eagerly Wait For Gov. Tom Wolf To Announce When They Can Reopen 
KDKA: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 16 New Cases Of Coronavirus, Bringing Total To 1,289   
KDKA: Pittsburgh Public Schools Still Working To Distribute Technology For Remote Learning Due To Coronavirus Shutdowns 
KDKA: Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Reopening Businesses Face Risk Of Legionnaires’ Disease 
KDKA: ‘You Suffer Alone And I Don’t Want That For My Mom’: More Than Half Pa.’s Coronavirus-Related Deaths Are In Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care Facilities 
KDKA: Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: U.S. Steel Laying Off Employees, Reducing Operations
Post-Gazette: Controller Lamb: Pittsburgh’s financially positive 2019 will likely become a ‘fiscal crisis’ in 2020
Post-Gazette: Allegheny County’s COVID-19 death toll at 94, with 6 new nursing home deaths
Post-Gazette: Pitt report says Congress needs to step up funding to Pa. for election costs amid pandemic 
Post-Gazette: City will restart outdoor work — like pothole patching — for certain employees  
Post-Gazette: Another $310 billion in loan money, yet small businesses struggle to access emergency loans
Post-Gazette: Sen. Casey presses VA to protect staff during COVID-19 pandemic
Post-Gazette: Pitt report says Congress needs to step up funding to Pa. for election costs amid pandemic 
City Paper: Pittsburgh City Council looking to end housing discrimination based on perceived immigration status
Tribune Review: Pittsburgh controller: City could face major layoffs in 2021 without federal aid 
Tribune Review: Allegheny County reports 8 more coronavirus deaths, 16 new cases 
Tribune Review: Trib ups grant fund to $1 million 
Tribune Review: Pittsburgh employees to resume outside work, but shutdown continues amid pandemic 
Tribune Review: Gov. Wolf: No decision yet on which areas of Pennsylvania could move to ‘yellow’ phase on May 8
WESA: COVID Hospitalizations So Low In Western PA That Nurses Are Leaving To Help Elsewhere

SWPA 
Beaver County Times: Lamb calls for ‘thorough investigation’ of Brighton Rehab COVID-19 outbreak 
Beaver County Times: Levine: Brighton Rehab temporary manager result of ‘very collaborative decision’ 
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Levine previews ‘life in the yellow zone’; state adds nearly 1,400 cases of COVID-19
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Area counties share $140K in federal housing aid
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Unprecedented volume of mail-in voting looming in primary 
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Tribune-Democrat staff snags several Keystone Media Awards
Post-Gazette: State appoints manager for troubled Beaver County nursing home
KDKA: ‘A Godsend’: Westmoreland Co.-Based Contractor Goes To The White House To Meet President Trump And Talk About Paycheck Protection Program 
KDKA: Coronavirus In Beaver County: Brighton Rehabilitation And Wellness Center Hit Hard By COVID-19
KDKA: Coronavirus Coverage: Leaders In Butler And Armstrong Counties Say They Deserve To Be Among First To Reopen During COVID-19 Pandemic
Pittsburgh Business Times: Chamber urges governor to reopen Washington County
Tribune Review: Westmoreland coronavirus death tally holds steady; total cases up to 391
Altoona Mirror: Virus spares region’s nursing homes
Altoona Mirror: City looks to divvy up COVID money
Observer-Reporter: Reopening businesses during COVID-19 pandemic will come with rules 

NEPA
The Times Leader: Baker, Boback urge Wolf to reclassify Susquehanna, Wyoming counties
The Times Leader: WB council OKs action plan; union grieves furloughs
The Times Leader: COVID-19 panel: It’s here to stay, and will change how we do things
The Times Leader: Luzerne County resuming gun permit applications with new format
The Times Leader: 6 new COVID-19 deaths in Luzerne County; 32 additional confirmed cases
The Times Leader: Yudichak announces program to help nursing homes combat COVID-19
Times-Tribune: Seven more die of coronavirus in Lackawanna, Luzerne counties 
Times-Tribune: DEP moves into final phase of reviews for landfill expansion 
Times-Tribune: Warden: No active COVID-19 cases at Lackawanna County Prison 
Times-Tribune: Times-Tribune wins 28 state awards for journalism, photography, more 
Times-Tribune: COVID-19 – Complete Coverage
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: NEPA native cares for Luzerne County’s homeless during pandemic and beyond
Citizens Voice: 6 more killed, 32 more sickened by COVID-19 in county 
Citizens Voice: Pedri explains details of primary plans 

South Central 
Carlisle Sentinel: Cumberland County state senators Regan, Mastriano lead effort to subpoena Wolf’s business waiver process
Carlisle Sentinel: Outside of nursing homes, Mechanicsburg area likely has highest numbers of COVID-19 cases in county
Carlisle Sentinel: Cumberland County pushes back tax deadline as pandemic expected to hit real estate revenues
Carlisle Sentinel: DOH: 19 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Cumberland County, 1 additional death reported Thursday
Patriot News: Coronavirus cases by day in Pa. (4/30/20): How fast is COVID-19 spreading? 
Patriot News: Concerns over voter fraud take center stage at hearing with lawmakers on upcoming primary
Patriot News: Pa. coronavirus cases top 45,000; 2,292 have died of COVID-19
Patriot News: Mansfield University given a loan of up to $6 million to cover operating shortfall
York Dispatch: Casey announces nearly $190K for York City Housing Authority
York Dispatch: 17 new COVID-19 cases in York County, state cases break 45k 
York Daily Record: Latinos now account for nearly 81% of COVID-19 cases in York City – up from 71% 2 weeks ago
York Daily Record: Coronavirus updates: Pa. grapples with over 45K cases; nearly $324M awarded to hospitals
LNP | LancasterOnline: Thursday’s COVID-19 updates: Pa. up to 45,763 cases; 173 deaths in Lancaster County
LNP | LancasterOnline: Lancaster County still well over threshold for reopening, and state appears unlikely to budge on key coronavirus metric
LNP | LancasterOnline: Lancaster City Council plans to adopt safety rules for construction
LNP | LancasterOnline: Lancaster County unemployment rate hits 20.8%; highest rate since Great Depression 

Lehigh Valley      
Morning Call: Lawsuit challenging election machines used in Northampton County dismissed as ‘pointless,’ ‘daft’ 
Morning Call: Pennsylvania coronavirus updates: State’s grand ‘experiment’ of reopening begins with Friday announcement
Morning Call: Republican lawmakers vote to subpoena Wolf documents on business closures, with audit looming 
Morning Call: The Morning Call wins first place for ‘Coal Country’ series
Morning Call: President Trump’s order about productivity, not safety at meat processing plants, labor officials say 
Reading Eagle: Berks County coronavirus deaths rise by 9, cases by 61 
Reading Eagle: Reading Regional Airport awarded $450,000 in federal grants for upgrades
Reading Eagle: Reading Housing Authority receives $75,000 under coronavirus stimulus package
Express Times: Pa. coronavirus update: 45K cases, nearly 2.3K dead. How the numbers have changed since April 1 | Pa. COVID-19 case map by county (4/30/20) 
Express Times: As parts of Pa. prepare to end coronavirus shutdown, Lehigh Valley’s progress is mixed | Analysis

North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Senator Bob Casey speaks out on behalf of Medicaid
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: 2020 Little League World Series canceled due to COVID-19 concerns 
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: State, city ready for projects to resume 
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Governor Wolf to allocate $324 million in financial relief to hospitals 
Patriot News: Pro-Nazi group reschedules Williamsport rally; mayor won’t say if permit will be issued
Centre Daily Times: Coronavirus updates: Here’s what to know in Centre County on April 30 
Centre Daily Times: CDT staff lands several awards in Pennsylvania journalism competition
Centre Daily Times: Centre County adds 1 more confirmed COVID-19 case as Pennsylvania cases increase by 1,397
Erie Times-News: Coronavirus: Erie-area updates, Thursday, April 30 
Erie Times-News: Erie Housing Authority awarded $147,000 in CARES funding 
Erie Times-News: Erie gets 50,000 face masks from sister city in China

Opinion  
John Baer: What will the presidential race and voting look like in Pa. after the pandemic? 
Joseph Petrarca: Preventing child abuse and neglect is everyone’s responsibility 
Bobbi Dempsey: My rural Pennsylvania neighbors helped Trump win. His inaction is endangering them. 
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Explain the waivers: Gov. Wolf, officials need to provide details of their decisions
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Funding flaws: Harvard, others don’t need federal relief money
John L. Micek: Pa. Senate panel to consider motion to subpoena Wolf waiver documents | Thursday Morning Coffee
John L. Micek: This is my family’s COVID-19 story. May all their lives be a blessing
Salena Zito: To help those in need, Pittsburgh restaurateur steps up to the plate
Will Bunch: On the 50th anniversary, America’s still not fully recovered from the wounds of Kent State 
Carl Hisiro: Trump’s coronavirus response cements his lack of fitness to lead
Ali King: Without funerals, it’s more important than ever to send sympathy cards 
Signe Wilkinson: Political Cartoon: Coronavirus pork chops
Anuj Gupta: The coronavirus will create civic trauma if we don’t protect public spaces 
Jules Lipoff: What one doctor has learned from calling patients with COVID-19 test results | Expert Opinion
Jeffrey S. Morris: Keeping the country closed until everyone is tested is not feasible | Expert Opinion
Andrew Smolar: I worked at a hospital during the AIDS crisis. Medical workers have it worse now.
Brian O’Neill: Your flight to LaGuardia is iffy, but Altoona is a lock