The candidates for lt. Governor engage in their one and only debate, while the first series of ads are released for PA9. Here is the Playbook.

October 5th Ups & Downs: A gubernatorial debate captures the nation’s attention, the President is on his way back to the state, sports betting and much more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

PA9: Meuser and Wolff Release 1st TV Ads: The Republican candidate attempts to tie his opponent to Pelosi, Wolff’s ad highlights background as a farmer.

Legislative Election Update:

SD-38: GOP candidate Jeremy Schaffer releases a 15 second television ad tying Democratic candidate Lindsey Williams to the Democratic Socialists of America.

SD-12: A new 30 second television ad boasts about the views of Republican candidate Stewart Greenleaf Jr., while pinning Democratic candidate Maria Collett as misleading voters.  

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Harrisburg & DC
Post-Gazette: Pa. lieutenant governor candidates Jeff Bartos, John Fetterman press running mates’ talking points in cordial debate
KDKA: Wolf Runs ‘Ball-Control’ Campaign In Staying Ahead Of Wagner
AP: Wolf runs ‘ball-control’ campaign in staying ahead of Wagner
StateImpactPA: U.S. court ruling opens door to more suits over contaminated water supplies
StateImpactPA: Indictment: Russian military targeted PA nuclear power company in hacking scheme
StateImpactPA: Mariner East 2: What are natural gas liquids, and what happens if they leak?
PLSReporter: 3 under 3!
PLSReporter: Running as a reformer is easy, but making a difference is a separate matter
PLSReporter: First round of school safety funding allocated to more than 250 districts, law enforcement agencies
PLSReporter: Tweets of the Week – October 1, 2018
Billy Penn: In case you can’t read the tiny disclaimer: ‘Paid for by Wagner for PA’
Philly Voice: Are Pennsylvania Democrats really turning Republican in huge numbers? Well…
KDKA: AG Shapiro Says Pa. Senators Must Stand With Survivors Over Catholic Church Lobbyists
York Daily Record: Priest abuse: How to report clergy sexual abuse to top authorities in Pennsylvania
Morning Call: Pennsylvania senators reflect on deep tensions exposed in Kavanaugh fight  
Centre Daily Times: ‘This is simply saving lives.’ How will Pa.’s new gun law help domestic violence victims?

Philadelphia
Inquirer: Philly-area lawmakers emerge as key votes in battle over Pa. child sex-abuse bill
Inquirer: PAFA acquires monumental Afro pick first displayed near Rizzo statue
Philadelphia Magazine: Can a Radical New High School Disrupt Education in Philadelphia?
WHYY Newsworks: NAACP, Philly teaming up to get out votes next month
KYW Newsradio: Chamber of Commerce panel highlights need for more women in leadership
KYW Newsradio: Students, low-wage workers rally to demand consistent work hours, advance scheduling
KYW Newsradio: Philly activist reflects on a year of #MeToo
Philadelphia Business Journal: Survey shows job growth is sluggish in Philadelphia
Philly Voice: Are Pennsylvania Democrats really turning Republican in huge numbers? Well…

SEPA
WHYY Newsworks: Montco congressional hopefuls square off
Montgomery Media: Lansdale now talking trail, easement for Martin Tract development
Daily Local News: Chesco D.A’s memo criticizes state police probe of officer-involved shooting
Daily Local News: County awards $25,000 grant to LaComunidad Hispana
Bucks County Courier Times: Pennsylvania receives state grants for school safety
Bucks County Courier Times: Bensalem council to review revised plans for veterans housing complex
Bucks County Courier Times: Gov. Wolf joins candidates at Ann’s Choice event Friday
Delco Daily Times: Delco council spars over bids for health insurance
Delco Daily Times: Killion, McGarrigle say they will support 2-year window for abuse victims to sue
Delco Daily Times: Council grilled over future of county prison
Pottstown Mercury: Colebrookdale Railroad receives $1.5M grant for welcome center
Pottstown Mercury: Montco officials to host bike plan meeting
Inquirer: As Bucks County fights homelessness, some entrenched camps hide in plain sight

Pittsburgh
City Paper: U.S. Reps. Conor Lamb and Keith Rothfus vote to extend GOP tax cuts for individuals
City Paper: UPMC one-day strike attracts local politicians — with some notable absences
Post-Gazette: Diocese erred on when priest was removed from ministry   
Post-Gazette: More testimony to be scheduled in unionization effort at Pitt
Post-Gazette: In wake of Russian spy indictments, FBI warns that any business can be hacked
Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Public school board leaning against arming school police
Post-Gazette: McCarrick accuser met with Pittsburgh diocesan board in 2004
Tribune Review: UPMC-Highmark battle for market domination rattles Medicare patients, politicians
Tribune Review: Heidelberg council considering tax to support fire department

SWPA
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Watch video: Wagner stresses job creation, school taxes as main objectives
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Watch video: Candidate in 32nd Senate District tackles opioid issue
Altoona Mirror: Tomassetti won’t seek re-election
Altoona Mirror:  Bedford proposes raises
Altoona Mirror: Bedford’s district attorney wants to increase budget
Observer-Reporter: Bill aimed at separating abusers, guns poised to become law
Observer-Reporter: U.S. Department of Commerce undersecretary visits Mon Valley factory
Observer-Reporter: State grants boost Greene County recreation projects
Observer-Reporter: Charleroi council chooses former mayor for open seat
Beaver County Times: PA Senate, House candidates spar in debates
Beaver County Times: Legislators score from 100 to 0 percent in small-business voting report
Beaver County Times: Medart in Ellwood City receives $1M grant for expansion

NEPA
The Times Leader: Luzerne County Notebook: 2019 budget unveiling set for Tuesday
Times-Tribune: RODERICK RANDOM: Candidates’ musical chairs to determine seats
Standard Speaker: Schuylkill commissioners OK demolitions, renovations
News Item: C.T. commissioners approve tax abatement resolution for manor housing project
News Item: Manchin faces firestorm at home following Kavanaugh vote
News Item: DA attends public relations seminar
Times Tribune: Congress candidates talk Social Security, Medicare
Times-Tribune: Mullins, Lemoncelli to debate Thursday
The Times Leader: County, state business discussed at Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast
The Times Leader: Mayor George ends stepped-up fire watch schedule that union railed against
Citizens Voice: W-B mayor: City firewatch to continue with former schedule  

South Central
PennLive: Rep. Scott Perry and challenger George Scott talk America’s political divide in Friday debate
PennLive: Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg sued over ‘severe collision’ between students on playground
PennLive: Harrisburg’s Third Street Corridor needs some ‘TLC’: Urban Land Institute
PennLive: ‘We can do better. We must do better’: PCAR director responds to nomination vote
Carlisle Sentinel: Keefer to host conceal carry seminar in Wellsville
LNP | LancasterOnline: School District of Lancaster to save $70K a year in busing thanks to new Kensington Club walking path

Lehigh Valley
Reading Eagle: Berks County Farm Bureau measures the candidates
Reading Eagle: The Briefing: Good week for House GOP candidates
Reading Eagle: The Rundown: Debates slated to be televised
Reading Eagle: Focus on the Issues: 187th Pennsylvania House race
Reading Eagle: Party that has the most new registered voters has an advantage
Morning Call: Pennsylvania senators reflect on deep tensions exposed in Kavanaugh fight
Morning Call: Lehigh County commissioners propose amendment to hold taxes, but haven’t said how
Morning Call: Global trade war redirecting flood of fresh food to Lehigh Valley food bank, pantries
Express Times: Bethlehem scores victory in Airbnb fight

North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: ‘This is simply saving lives.’ How will Pa.’s new gun law help domestic violence victims?
Williamsport Sun Gazette: LEGISLATIVE TALLY: Senate rules for gun legislation against domestic violence
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Propelled by Kavanaugh confirmation, GOP calls for votes
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Candidates talk about biggest national issue, state’s minimum wage
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Sale of city pump stations open to negotiation
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Area schools to see $175K in grant money
Erie Times-News: Libertarian Beeman vows formal complaint over debate exclusion
Erie Times-News: Erie Port Authority get $2.7 million in state funding
Opinion
Inquirer Editorial Board: Do Pa. casino fines mean all’s not fine with this business?
Abraham Gutman: ‘An argument that made no sense at all’: Why Ed Rendell supported needle exchange during the AIDS epidemic and safe injection sites today
Alex Titus: Nothing safe about safe injection sites
Will Bunch: The awesomeness of Sen. Mazie Hirono is why immigrants should be allowed to run for president
Ryan Briggs: Philly’s litter problem is no mystery. Why won’t City Hall step up and solve it?
Inquirer Editorial Board: Is Philadelphia turning the tide on the opioid crisis?
Maria Panaritis: From Kavanaugh to the Main Line, rich teens are coasting by with zero brakes
Will Bunch: Kavanaugh fight revealed how badly U.S. democracy is broken. Here’s how to fix it
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Reason on licenses: Time for the state to reform
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: End this war at last: First step toward peace is to officially end conflict
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Enjoy the flight: New FAA legislation portends improved air travel
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Will Elon Musk ever learn?: An entrepreneur sabotages himself and his company
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Nobel-worthy work: Frances Arnold’s brilliance benefits us all
Brian O’Neill: Forum to replay the Pirates drug trials
Keith C. Burris: They usually get it wrong
David M. Shribman: Jeopardy answer: ‘Nebraska’