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Spotlight PA

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.

6 years ago

Narberth Ambulance Paramedic Andrew Schifferli, left, and EMT Eric McKeever, right, wear full PPE during a call at a nursing home in Wynnewood, PA, on April 17, 2020, in Ardmore, Pa. (Jessica Griffin/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Health

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.

6 years ago

(Commonwealth Media Services)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

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.

6 years ago

George Floyd protest in Upper Darby
Community

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.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says two bills into law, making changes to certain aspects of law enforcement, on July 14, 2020. (Ed Mahon / PA Post)
PA Post

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

6 years ago

320 Coalition
Community
Spotlight PA

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.

6 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf speaks during a news conference. (Ed Mahon/PA Post)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

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.

6 years ago

State Sen. Anthony Williams. (Tyger Williams/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Health
Spotlight PA

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.

6 years ago

Shell ethane cracker in Pa.
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf
Community

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."

6 years ago

Democratic legislators announce a lawsuit aimed at blocking efforts by the Trump campaign to impose tighter rules on vote-by-mail and loosen restrictions on the eligibility of poll watchers.
Politics & Policy
PA Post

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.”

6 years ago

Hundreds of people filled the street outside Lebanon’s courthouse at a Black Lives Matter protest in early June. (Alanna Elder/WITF)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

Voices of the movement: Meet the women who organized the anti-racist protest in this divided Pa. town

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.

6 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Bucks 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.”

6 years ago

Piles of trash in Kensington. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

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.”

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Damning report on Pa.’s failure to protect residents from fracking unlikely to result in major reform

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.

6 years ago

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