
Politics & Policy
‘We’re in a new world’ – Campaigning in the quarantine era
Coronavirus restrictions are forcing lots of us to rethink how we do things. Political candidates are no different.
5 years ago
WATCH: White House to give its daily update on coronavirus efforts
The White House is scheduled to convene another update about the coronavirus disaster on Monday afternoon as officials across the country struggle to keep pace with the spiral
5 years ago
Another attempt to move ahead on virus aid package snags
At the Capitol, tempers flared and emotions were raw as senators wrangled over critically needed aid.
5 years ago
There’s a federal system for signing up medical volunteers — but it’s neglected
The Trump administration has done little to take advantage of an emergency system built after 9/11 to recruit volunteer doctors, nurses and other health-care workers.
5 years ago
State gets nearly 10,000 requests for waivers from Wolf’s coronavirus shutdown order
Beginning Monday, violators could face fines, jail time
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No deal yet for massive coronavirus aid package
Top congressional leaders said Sunday they have not yet reached an agreement on the latest — and largest — coronavirus response bill, but they plan to keep negotiating.
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‘It’s going to hurt’: Struggling Pa. towns brace for financial gut punch from the coronavirus
Greenville, a small town in northwestern Pennsylvania, is one of more than a dozen municipalities struggling so badly they get extra help from the state government.
5 years ago
Mariner East construction shut down by governor’s order
An Energy Transfer spokesperson said that while product will continue to flow through the lines, the company is working to suspend construction on new sections of the pipe.
5 years ago
Challenges to Gov. Tom Wolf’s mandatory shutdown mount from businesses
A Harrisburg-based law firm is asking the state Supreme Court for an emergency injunction.
5 years ago
Wolf administration backtracks on closing laundromats for coronavirus
When Gov. Tom Wolf first issued a new order for businesses to close, laundromats were included. After public feedback, he’s reversing course.
5 years ago
Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the Trump administration has decided to push the income tax filing date to July 15 from April 15.
5 years ago
Republican senators sold stock before steep market losses from virus
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid fears about the coronavirus
5 years ago
Here’s how Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware say they’re helping laid off workers
As the coronavirus pandemic puts thousands of people out of work, state and federal governments are finding ways to help them survive.
5 years ago
Most renters will not receive protections under WH proposal
Despite what Trump said this week, most renters, many of whom just lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, will not be eligible for eviction protections.
5 years ago
Wolf’s coronavirus shutdown order appears to include Mariner East pipeline construction
Construction on the Mariner East pipeline appears to be halted by Gov. Wolf’s new order that shuts down all “non-life-sustaining” operations and businesses.
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