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Dec 9, 2020

Gov. Wolf tests positive for COVID-19

Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation at his home in York.

Jul 9, 2020

Wolf extends suspension of evictions and foreclosures

Gov. Tom Wolf extended the state’s suspension of evictions and foreclosures until Aug. 31. The executive order issued May 7 was set to expire Friday.

Jul 2, 2020

Gov. Wolf signs two bills to protect health care workers’ safety

“These laws will pay a critical role in helping our hospital families feel protected from violence in their workplaces,” said Andy Carter, president and CEO of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania.

Jun 26, 2020

Lebanon County to move to green phase July 3

Lebanon County will be the last county in the state to transition to the green phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan on July 3.

Jun 16, 2020

Pa. to distribute $40 million in CARES Act funding toward dairy industry relief

Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Tuesday that $40 million in CARES Act funding is planned to be distributed to Pennsylvania dairy farmers and state programs.

May 28, 2020

Hospitals in green-phase counties approved to allow visitors

Hospitals in counties transitioning to the green phase of Pennsylvania’s reopening plan may reopen their facilities to visitors at their own discretion, according to updated guidance released Wednesday by the Wolf administration.

Apr 13, 2020

Applications for $450 million state loan program for hospitals opens today

Pennsylvania hospitals can now apply for loans through a $450 million aid package from the state to help facilities stay above water during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 30, 2020

Cumberland, Dauphin added to Pennsylvania ‘stay-at-home’ orders

Four more counties, including Cumberland and Dauphin have been given stay at home orders until April 30, and Pennsylvania’s schools and non-life-sustaining businesses are to stay closed until further notice, Gov. Tom Wolf said during a press conference on Monday.

Jan 31, 2020

New Pa. grant program targets employment and opioid recovery support services

The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is accepting grant applications from organizations offering employment or recovery support services to people with opioid use disorder.

May 1, 2019

Bill would scrub old tax formula from books

The Pennsylvania House passed a bill Wednesday that would remove the capital stock and franchise tax assessment methodology, from state law.