Good Wednesday Morning, Fellow Seekers.

As you might expect, reaction is rolling in from Pennsylvania lawmakers now that the Trump administration has finally trotted out its first, full budget proposal.

The White House's spending plan, which would slash the social safety net even as it beefs up the border and defense, isn't exactly setting Pennsylvania's elected representatives alight with enthusiasm.

As only he can, U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., offered a half-a-loaf endorsement of the White House's budget.

"Pro-growth tax reform, rolling back excessive regulations, balancing the federal budget, and cutting government duplication and waste are important goals that the Trump budget embraces," Toomey said in a statement.

"I support the broad goals of the Trump budget, but there particulars with which I disagree. For example, I do not support proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health."

Toomey's support for NIH funding, by the way, puts him on the same side of the fence as the guy he once tried to defeat - the late Sen. Arlen Specter. As he fought cancer, the Philly Republican was a staunch supporter of NIH funding.

And in a reminder of turf, Toomey added finally that "While the President's budget proposal is a statement of priorities for his administration, the ultimate responsibility for passing a budget and funding the government rests with Congress."

In short, the White House can propose whatever it likes. Final spending power rests with the legislative branch.

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., called the White House's budget "an extreme document that reads like a wish list of special interest giveaways and is riddled with broken promises."

U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan, R-7th District, told MSNBC (according to The Inquirer) that Trump's spending plan was "the beginning of a dialogue."

We'll add reaction as we get it.

The rest of the day's news starts now.

The state Senate has advanced key components of gaming expansion and pension reform bills, City & State Pa. reports.

Gov. Tom Wolf has tapped current Pa. Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller to lead a consolidated Department of Human Services, The Associated Press reports (via The Tribune-Review).

Despite recent rumblings, The Daily News' John Baer wonders if Mike Turzai is really serious about running for governor.

Volkswagen will give Pa. $118m to fight diesel pollution as part of a court settlement, The Post-Gazette reports.

PhillyMag says it's found the SUV driver who allegedly hit a kid. And it's not his first run-in.

Here's your #Harrisburg Instagram of the Day:

With their temporary status extended for another six months, Philly's Hatians are warily eyeing the future, NewsWorks/WHYY-FM reports.

Keystone Crossroads looks at York County's efforts to smooth race-relations.

So MGM isn't buying the Bethlehem Sands Casino after all, The Morning Call reports.

PoliticsPA's readers are predicting a 'slightly late' budget this year.

This is what happens when states go hunting for welfare fraud, Stateline.org reports.

Amid its Trump/budget woes, Republicans are returning to a familiar foil - Nancy Pelosi, Politico reports.

Meet the Republican senator who wants to save Obamacare before he dismantles it (via Roll Call).

What Goes On.

9:30 a.m., Main Rotunda: Rare Disease Day event

10 a.m., Capitol Steps: Safe Harbor bill event

11 a.m., Capitol Steps: Clean Air rally

1 p.m., Main Rotunda: Health Providers on state repayment of primary care loans

2 p.m., Hearing Room 1, North Office Building: The HOPE Caucus against opioid abuse meets

WolfWatch

Gov. Tom Wolf is off to Erie for a 10:30 a.m. jobs announcement.

What Goes On (Nakedly Political Edition).

7:30 a.m.: Breakfast for Rep. Kathy Rapp

8 a.m.: Breakfast for Sen. John Rafferty

8:30 a.m.: Breakfast for Rep. Nick Miccarelli

Ride the circuit and give at the max, and it'll only cost you a mere $1,750 today.

You Say It's Your Birthday Dept.

Best wishes go out this morning to our PennLive colleague, Mark Pynes, who celebrates today. Congratulations, sir.

Heavy Rotation.

Here's a fun one from Baltimore ska legends

The Pietasters

to get your Wednesday morning going.

Wednesday's Gratuitous Hockey Link.

Two words, Penguins fans: Game Seven. Once again, be afraid. Be very afraid.

And now you're up to date. See you all back here in a bit.