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Gov. Wolf continues to use use of American Rescue Funds in PA

Saturday, March 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf was joined by members of the General Assembly and community members at Nicole Taylor Boutique in Lancaster City to call on Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to take immediate action in allocating the $1.7 billion in federal American Rescue Plan... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs House Bills 232, 764, 2143 into law

Saturday, February 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill 232, House Bill 764, and House Bill 2143. House Bill 232 amends the Public School Code adding language allowing specific school districts to change their name by a two-thirds vote of the local board of school directors. House Bill 764 provides a... Read More.

Leigh M. Chapman named new acting Sec. of Commonwealth

Tuesday, December 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced his intention to name Leigh M. Chapman to serve as Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth. Chapman will replace Acting Secretary Veronica Degraffenreid, who will be elevated to serve in the Administration as a special advisor to the... Read More.

Schools will keep masking mandate until decision on appeal

Thursday, December 9 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Schools are being required to keep the masking mandate in effect for students and staff until a decision is made about Gov. Tom Wolf's appeal against lifting the mandate early. After the original mandate had been challenged, schools were told that they could... Read More.

Gov. Wolf vetoes bill for concealed carry with permit

Saturday, December 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf vetoed Senate Bill 565, legislation that would allow anyone who wishes to carry concealed guns able to do so without a background check and permit. Gov. Wolf’s SB 565 veto message: “This legislation, which eliminates the requirement for individuals to obtain a... Read More.

Wolf signs 7 bills, including law licenses for DAs and new holidays

Saturday, November 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill 416, House Bill 1107, House Bill 1120, Senate Bill 248, Senate Bill 420, Senate Bill 550, and Senate Bill 725. This includes new designated holidays for Pennsylvania, such as Persian Gulf War Veterans Day,... Read More.

Gov. Wolf, First Lady thank vets on Veterans Day

Friday, November 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf recognized Pennsylvania’s more than 800,000 veterans and their families, whose service can never be fully repaid, on Veterans Day. “We owe an inexpressible debt to Pennsylvania’s distinguished veterans and their families, they are the strength of our nation and... Read More.

State court strikes down school mask mandate, Gov. Wolf appeals

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The battle continues on masking in Pennsylvania schools, with a state court striking down the mask mandate on Wednesday, saying that the PA acting health secretary did not have the authority to issue the mandate. However, within hours of that court decision,... Read More.

PA hits vaccine milestone, 85 percent of adults have first shot

Monday, September 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that 85 percent of Pennsylvanians aged 18 and older have received their first COVID-19 vaccination. “Today, the commonwealth has reached another milestone against COVID-19 and protecting ourselves and our loved ones against this deadly virus,” said Gov. Wolf.... Read More.

Gov. Wolf starts redistricting council, asks public for feedback

Tuesday, September 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order creating the Pennsylvania Redistricting Advisory Council, calling it the first step in a fair and transparent redistricting process. This involves taking a close look at the geographical area that each elected official represents, and it's... Read More.

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