Gov. Tom Wolf has nominated his deputy chief of staff, Alison Beam, to serve as secretary of the Department of Health.
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Pa. House fails to override governor’s veto of restaurant bill
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives failed to override the governor’s veto of House Bill 2513, which would have reversed many of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants.
Read More »Pennsylvania joins multi-state group developing network storing CO2
Wolf said the plan to pursue a carbon capture and storage system is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to combat the effects of global warming, adding the infrastructure project would also bring jobs to the commonwealth.
Read More »Limits on number of people that can congregate in-person not enforceable — for now
In his memorandum filed on Tuesday, Stickman reaffirmed his contention that Wolf and Health Secretary Rachel Levine violated citizens’ First Amendment’s right of assembly and the due process and equal protection clauses of the 14th Amendment.
Read More »Businesses, volunteers keep food bank shelves stocked
This has been a challenging year for everyone, but food banks around the country have been especially hard hit, from supply chain disruptions to distribution logistics.
Read More »Purina to invest $167 million in Cumberland County factory, add 94 jobs
Nestle Purina intends to expand its Cumberland County operations with a $167 million investment in new processing and packaging lines at its Hampden Township manufacturing plant.
Read More »The pandemic and BLM are drawing white and Black business communities closer
Soon after Black Lives Matter protests erupted across the country, requests for a directory of Black-owned businesses started flowing into the office of the Harrisburg-based African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Pennsylvania.
Read More »Dr. Rachel Levine issues expanded mask-wearing order
Beginning today, anyone leaving their homes are required to wear a mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to an order issued by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine.
Read More »Minority- and women-owned businesses big recipients of Lancaster’s small biz emergency funds
The recipients included barbershops and salons (21%), retail stores (18%) and restaurants and food businesses (17%). More than 55% are located in downtown Lancaster.
Read More »York, Cumberland counties to move to green phase next week
Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Friday that 12 more counties will be moving to the green phase on June 12 as part of the state’s phased reopening plan.
Read More »Penn State Health to allow limited visitation at hospitals
Penn State Health expanded its patient visitation guidelines to allow designated family members or support people to visit under specific guidelines.
Read More »Business leaders stress need for COVID liability protection
Gov. Tom Wolf will need to expand liability protections to manufacturers, small businesses and more health care providers or risk Pennsylvania businesses refusing to open for fear of frivolous COVID-19 related lawsuits, said a coalition of state associations.
Read More »Wolf signs law providing $500M for Pa. senior care
Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill into law a bill that will provide $500 million in emergency funding to help long-term care providers stop the spread of COVID-19 in their facilities.
Read More »Bill that provides $500M in COVID relief for senior care sent to Gov. Wolf
A bill that would use $500 million in federal COVID-19 relief to help nursing homes, assisted living communities and personal care homes combat the spread of the virus is on Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk awaiting his signature.
Read More »Wolf issues new orders for businesses in green and yellow counties
A new order from Gov. Tom Wolf offers more guidance on what businesses may and may not do as their counties transition from yellow to green under Pennsylvania’s reopening plan.
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