Written by Tara Jerry, Contributing Writer

The Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters are backing Rep. Mark Critz today in his race against fellow Democratic incumbent Jason Altmire.

Written by Keegan Gibson, Managing Editor

Governor Tom Corbett kicked a bees nest with recent comments about a proposal to mandate ultrasounds for women seeking abortions in Pa. The Democratic Governors Association is hoping to channel the backlash.

Written by Keegan Gibson, Managing Editor

Patrick Murphy’s contributions from labor unions have helped him close the gap with Kathleen Kane, his opponent in Democratic primary for Attorney General – though he still trails by $800K. Plus finance reports from the GOP Auditor General primary.

Written by Ben Griffiths, Contributing Writer

March 23rd marks the two-year anniversary of the polarizing Affordable Care Act, nicknamed ‘Obamacare’ by critics. Wednesday, the President’s campaign launched its national coalition Nurses for Obama to defend the law.

Written by Keegan Gibson, Managing Editor

Tom Corbett is notably less well regarded than he was in December, according to the latest Q-Pac poll. His job approval then was 47 to 34 percent disapproval. Today, it’s a 41 to 41 percent tie. Also polled: abortion, public universities, and the ultrasound mandate.

Good morning politicos, and here’s the Buzz. Boy oh boy has it been busy this week. Primary season is in full swing, and it looks like the presidential circus is coming to town. Polls, prez news, and more.

Written by Tara Jerry, Contributing Writer

Gov. Tom Corbett signed the voter ID bill into law today, hours after it was passed by the Pa. House. The controversial legislation will require voters to present photo identification at the polls. The State Senate passed it last week.

Written by Keegan Gibson, Managing Editor

Sam Rohrer is the strongest candidate in the five-man Republican field to take on Bob Casey, but so far that isn’t saying much. Casey leads Rohrer 49 to 34 percent, and all of his prospective opponents all by double digits.

Written by Keegan Gibson, Managing Editor

Need proof that Rep. Tim Holden is facing a very different challenge in 2012 than he did in 2010? Look no further than his campaign ads. One, when he was a Dem in a GOP-leaning district; the other, a Blue Dog in a liberal district.

Written by Elena Alessi, Contributing Writer

Faced with mounting controversy, 32 state Reps. – 19 Republicans, 13 Democrats – have dropped their co-sponsorship of the “Women’s Right to Know Act,” lowering the number of supporters to 81.