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Gov. Wolf vetoes sports bill, Republicans say they will override

Tuesday, September 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — Gov. Tom Wolf, as he promised earlier this month, has vetoed a coronavirus-related bill that would give a school district or private school sole authority to decide whether and how to conduct sports during the 2020-21 school year. Wolf’s office said it... Read More.

PA restaurants may increase to 50 percent capacity this Monday

Friday, September 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - This upcoming Monday, Pennsylvania restaurants will be allowed to seat more patrons inside after Gov. Wolf relaxed some regulations. Restaurants may increase indoor occupancy from 25% to 50% of capacity starting Sept. 21. Restaurant owners will have to fill out self-certification forms first. In... Read More.

Gov. Wolf responds to federal ruling that called his actions “unconstitutional”

Wednesday, September 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf responded to the recent federal court ruling regarding the business closure order and the stay at home orders issued in March, which were later suspended, as well as the 25-person indoor and 250-person outdoor gathering limitations. On Monday, his... Read More.

Gov. Wolf shutdown orders ruled unconstitutional by federal judge

Tuesday, September 15 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration says it will appeal a federal judge’s ruling that pandemic restrictions that required people to stay at home, placed limits on gatherings and ordered “non-life-sustaining” businesses to close are unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge William Stickman IV, an appointee... Read More.

Gov. Wolf will veto bill that would allow more fans in HS sports stands

Thursday, September 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — It appears that a bill that could have been the final chance for schools to be able to open up their stands to fans will be vetoed by Governor Tom Wolf. The governor says its unnecessary to have this bill because schools already... Read More.

PA restaurants allowed 50 percent indoor capacity starting Sept. 21

Wednesday, September 9 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Pennsylvania restaurants will be allowed to seat more patrons inside after Gov. Tom Wolf announced he is relaxing restrictions on indoor dining. Restaurants may increase indoor occupancy from 25% to 50% of capacity starting Sept. 21. That's more than two months after the... Read More.

Gov. Wolf and Lt. Gov. Fetterman urge legalization of recreational marijuana

Friday, September 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and Lt. Governor John Fetterman called on the legislature to take up the legalization of adult-use cannabis to help with the state’s economic recovery amid COVID-19. Legalization will also create more outlets for important restorative justice programs in... Read More.

House Republicans call for an end to Gov. Wolf’s emergency declaration

Thursday, September 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Dozens of House Republicans joined together in a press conference Wednesday morning to call for an end to Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 emergency declaration on the 180th day following issuance of his original declaration. “Unsupported by data, Gov. Wolf’s confusing, unfair and... Read More.

PA relaxing restrictions on spectators at fall sports

Thursday, September 3 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf's administration is relaxing restrictions on spectators at some fall sporting events, though attendance at high school football and volleyball games might still prove to be impossible because of statewide limits on mass gatherings. The revised guidance issued Wednesday... Read More.

Gov. Wolf renews 90-day disaster declaration for a second time

Wednesday, September 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is renewing a 90-day disaster declaration, now for a second time, after he originally signed it in early March following the confirmation of the first positive cases of the coronavirus in Pennsylvania. The original declaration was set to... Read More.

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