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May 11, 2021

Governor Tom Wolf extends maximum capacity for outdoor and indoor events

Both indoor and outdoor events and gatherings will be able to increase their maximum occupancy limits beginning Monday, May 17.

May 5, 2021

Four mid-state businesses awarded PIDA loans for business expansion

Four businesses in Lancaster and York counties will receive low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA).

Apr 26, 2021

Two Lancaster County farms plan expansions with state loans

Two Lancaster County farms were among six to receive funding from Gov. Tom Wolf to expand agriculture operations, it was recently announced.

Mar 25, 2021

Levine confirmed as nation’s assistant secretary of health

Former Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Rachel Levine was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday as the Biden Administration’s assistant secretary of health.

Mar 23, 2021

Wolf nominates policy, planning secretary to lead Department of Human Services

Meg Snead, Wolf’s secretary of policy and planning, is set to take the role of Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary when Teresa Miller leaves the position on April 30.

Mar 22, 2021

Wolf announces solar plan that could generate 191 megawatts in Pa.

A new initiative to replace nearly 50% of the state government’s energy usage with solar power was announced by Governor Tom Wolf on Monday and is the largest solar commitment by any government in the U.S. to date.

Shops reopening with new social distancing rules following Coronavirus closures. 'Open' sign in shop window on a bright sunny day.
Mar 15, 2021

Restaurants can reopen bar service, sell drinks without food, starting April 4

Restaurants can resume bar service, sell alcohol without customers needing to purchase food first and fill their dining room to 75% capacity beginning April 4, Gov. Wolf announced in a press release on Monday.

Mar 3, 2021

Wolf signs bill allowing National Guard to assist in vaccine efforts

The Pennsylvania National Guard (PANG) will be assisting with the state’s vaccination efforts following Governor Tom Wolf’s signing of House Bill 326.

Mar 3, 2021

Wolf administration faces potential investigation of COVID-19 guidance to senior homes

Pennsylvania’s House Republicans plan to refer an investigation into the Wolf administration’s handling of senior and long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic to the House Government Oversight Committee later this month.

Feb 22, 2021

Wolf’s workforce plan could be dead on arrival

Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed “Back to Work PA” plan would invest $3 billion to strengthen Pennsylvania’s workforce through a severance tax on the natural gas industry that legislators on both sides of the aisle call a non-starter.

Feb 10, 2021

Wolf Administration outlines hospitality relief funding

Businesses in the hospitality industry can begin applying for grant funding next month after $145 million in federal dollars are being distributed to every county across the state.

Feb 9, 2021

Wolf Administration and General Assembly form COVID-19 vaccine task force

A joint task force that includes members of the General Assembly and the Wolf Administration was empaneled and is expected to help the state streamline how it communicates vaccine information and issues.