Pennsylvania
Pa. lawmakers want voters to weaken governor’s emergency powers, boost their own
"Pennsylvania is not a dictatorship, and the voters should ultimately decide,” House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R., Lancaster) said in a statement.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Wolf announces new, targeted restrictions statewide
The order stipulates that only gatherings of 25 and fewer people should be permitted indoors, and gatherings outdoors should be limited to 250 people.
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Gov. Tom Wolf imposes new restrictions on bars, restaurants, businesses as coronavirus surges
The rollbacks would be the first the administration has announced since it began reopening counties in May.
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Upper Darby announces policing reforms and policy review
The town, Delaware County’s largest and one of the most racially diverse, has signed on to an Obama Foundation initiative pushing reforms.
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New police reform law exempts officer disciplinary records database from public disclosure
Second measure signed by Gov. Wolf is aimed at ensuring mental health checks for officers
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In State College, a police shooting and calls for action, not more committee reports
The police killing of Osaze Osagie has sparked protests and the creation of The 3/20 Coalition, named for the date Osagie died.
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Pa. House passes constitutional changes that would limit governor’s emergency powers
The move represents the latest battle between Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the legislature over his disaster emergency declaration during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Pa. Democratic state senator tests positive for the coronavirus
Democratic state Sen. Anthony Williams has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the second Pennsylvania legislator to contract the virus.
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Wolf, legislature draw closer to more tax breaks for the natural gas industry
Lawmakers say Wolf has agreed to a compromise measure to incentivize natural gas manufacturers.
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First George Floyd-inspired bills become law in Pennsylvania
Wolf, a Democrat, characterized the two bills he signed as small, but important steps “toward what we have to do to make our society fair."
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Pa. Democrats file suit in state court to counter election rules case filed by Trump campaign
"There are many of us who represent diverse communities, … [who] understand that it is our duty to stand up, to protect the rights of Pennsylvanians to vote.”
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Lebanon, Pa. is known for being a town divided. These three women are trying to bring the town together in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.
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Listen 5:12Bucks County GOP lawmakers call for investigation into unresolved unemployment claims
Bucks County members of the Republican Caucus call for the House Oversight Committee to look into what they call “the failure of the Unemployment Compensation program.”
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philadelphia trash collection delayed this week
City officials said recycling and trash pickup will be running one day behind schedule the week of July 13, due to “increased tonnage and severe weather.”
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Despite the two-year effort to bring these findings to light, it’s unclear if the grand jury report will bring about meaningful reforms sought by those who say they’ve harmed.
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