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Gov. Wolf vetoes bills that would open barber shops, salons early

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf vetoed three bills related to the state’s response to COVID-19, especially concerning barber shops, hair and nail salons, and manufacturing. Gov. Wolf says those bills violate the separation of powers and make other changes that go against the administration’s... Read More.

Real estate industry may conduct limited business in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that starting May 19, businesses and employees in the real estate industry may conduct limited business-related activities statewide and provided guidance for this industry to operate in red phase and yellow phase counties. Governor Amendment to... Read More.

Legislation for reopening businesses heads to Gov. Wolf’s desk

Friday, May 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House has sent to the governor’s desk these three key pieces of legislation to potentially be signed into law. • House Bill 2388 - would reopen auto dealerships, hair salons, barbershops, lawn and garden centers, pet groomers, messenger services and manufacturing. •... Read More.

State Police encouraging following COVID guidelines instead of legal action

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police have said that their goal isn't to file charges or arrest anyone for violating COVID-19 restrictions, but rather educate and encourage people to follow guidelines. However, if the situation evolves something urgent, such as an altercation or someone who... Read More.

House Republicans fire back at Wolf for reopening comments

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – House Republican leaders issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s comments on reopening efforts across Pennsylvania today: “Name calling is beneath the dignity of the office of the governor. “Millions of Pennsylvanians are unemployed, millions more have children who are... Read More.

24 counties begin to reopen in PA, including our area

Saturday, May 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Balancing economic benefits and public health risks, Governor Tom Wolf announced on Friday the reopening of 24 counties in the northwest and north-central regions of the state, moving them from red to yellow beginning at 12:01 a.m., Friday, May 8. “Over the... Read More.

Wolf to decide today which parts of PA can begin to reopen

Friday, May 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to announce today which parts of Pennsylvania can start reopening in the new red-yellow-green plan for counties or regions to begin easing COVID-19-related restrictions. Any parts of the state that are given the go-ahead would move into... Read More.

Gov. Wolf unveils plan for Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 recovery

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf says that Pennsylvania has managed to avoid the worst of the pandemic and it’s now time to start talking about a gradual reopening of the state’s battered economy. Wolf on Friday offered a set of guiding principles on... Read More.

Bill to reopen some PA businesses passes in House and Senate, Wolf expected to veto

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - A piece of legislation has that could reopen some business in PA that have closed due to coronavirus precautions has passed in both the House and the Senate. Senate Bill 613 now goes to the Governor's desk to either be signed... Read More.

No timetable for non-essential businesses to reopen in PA