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Gov. Wolf issues statement on hate targeting transgender Pennsylvanians

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In response to a post made on Facebook by the Bloomsburg Fair mocking Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine, Governor Tom Wolf is condemning hateful comments and slurs against transgender people. The post involved photos of a man dressed as a woman... Read More.

Wolf likely to veto bill for right-to-know requests during emergencies

Tuesday, July 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A new bill would required the state to be more transparent during disaster declarations, but it seems as though Gov. Tom Wolf will likely veto that bill. House Bill 2463, which passed in both the House and Senate, would require the office... Read More.

Amendments would limit governor’s authority during emergency declarations

Monday, July 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania House of Representatives and State Senate passed a bill that would limit the governor's powers during a disaster declaration. It would have to be passed as an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constittion to become effective. *** The press release from the... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs first two law enforcement reform bills

Friday, July 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — The first bills passed by Pennsylvania’s Legislature in response to widespread protests over police brutality and the killing of George Floyd are now law with Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature. In a news conference Tuesday in Harrisburg, Wolf, a Democrat, characterized the... Read More.

New regulations for bars, restaurants, and gatherings

Thursday, July 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is imposing broad new statewide restrictions on bars and restaurants and larger indoor gatherings. Gov. Tom Wolf cites an “alarming escalation” in new coronavirus infections in making the announcement Wednesday. Restaurant indoor seating should be reduced statewide to 25 percent... Read More.

House Republicans mount another effort to remove disaster declaration

Thursday, July 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — The Republican-controlled Legislature is mounting another effort to strip some emergency disaster powers from Gov. Tom Wolf in the latest partisan fight over how the Democrat has handled the coronavirus pandemic in Pennsylvania. The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed two... Read More.

Wolf admin warns of dangers of not protecting against COVID-19

Tuesday, July 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine warned the commonwealth is on the verge of repeating the pattern that led to widespread community shut-downs in the spring to mitigate COVID-19, urging residents to stop the cycle by wearing a mask and... Read More.

PA extends halt on foreclosures and evictions until Aug. 31

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is extending a statewide moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until Aug. 31, saying renters need more breathing room in the midst of the pandemic. The moratorium had been set to lapse Friday. The Wolf administration has been facing growing... Read More.

Police training and background check bills now awaiting Gov. Wolf’s signature

Thursday, July 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The bipartisan path to grow the relationships among residents and the officers sworn to protect and serve them now awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature to become law, after the legislation was signed in the House by Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). “I am... Read More.

Gov. Wolf reminds that masks are mandatory

Saturday, July 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf says masks are needed when going anywhere outside your home with your family. “Masks are mandatory when leaving the home,” Governor Tom Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians today. “Especially as we are beginning a long Fourth of July weekend, it’s critical that... Read More.

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