Pennsylvania
Toomey named to panel that will oversee federal bailout efforts
Pa Senator Pat Toomey has been named to a Congressional panel charged with overseeing a half-trillion-dollar effort to shore up the American economy amid the coronavirus.
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See the 6 keys to reopening Pennsylvania under Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan
Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday announced the broad outline of his plan for reopening Pennsylvania as the state continues to grapple with the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Pa. underreported 18% of COVID deaths this week; officials blame computer glitches
Pennsylvania officials underreported at least 162 confirmed coronavirus this week, likely due to issues linked to a software upgrade.
6 years ago
Do more to ‘keep young people safe’ during the pandemic, foster alumni tell Gov. Wolf
Some other states have rolled out new funding or relaxed requirements.
6 years ago
Some fear making the wrong decision or running afoul of rules amid changing program guidelines and confusing instructions.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania raises alarms on transfer of radioactive Three Mile Island reactor
DEP asks the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to slow down the review of a license transfer due to the coronavirus emergency.
6 years ago
Listen 1:56Coronavirus update: Pa. Gov. rejects GOP efforts to adjust stay-at-home orders
Governor Tom Wolf is planning to veto two proposed bills that would allow more Pennsylvanians to return to work during the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Employees at Pa.’s ‘life-sustaining’ businesses question if their work is worth the risk
Over the course of the last month, dozens of people from all corners of Pennsylvania have contacted Spotlight PA to question a business’ decision to remain open
6 years ago
The pandemic campaign: An unexpected challenge, and a mixed blessing for Pa. political underdogs
People running for office during the pandemic are facing an unprecedented set of challenges. But underdogs in Pennsylvania note, the extra time to campaign is a boon.
6 years ago
Republicans say they can safely reopen parts of the economy, while Democrats say the effort is premature.
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The losses are the result of a system-wide shutdown in response to the coronavirus outbreak and primarily account for refunded room and board payments.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Free baby supplies, food for elderly in Philadelphia
Ten sites around Philadelphia are now providing free food, diapers and other supplies for babies.
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Frontline health care workers seek immunity from malpractice during COVID-19
The Pennsylvania Medical Society is asking Governor Tom Wolf to grant temporary immunity from malpractice claims to healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
‘Life beaming through uncertainty and fear’: Pa. poets create community amid pandemic
With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing and a state shutdown in place, poets are turning to the internet to stay connected.
6 years ago
Listen 4:20Mail-in, absentee ballot applications surge for Pa. June primary
The Department of State said 89,000 absentee ballot requests have already been processed, with the June 2 primary still seven weeks away.
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