Pennsylvania extends nursing home coronavirus response program
Wolf administration officials said Thursday that Pennsylvania will extend a key feature of its response to coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes, albeit on a scaled-down model after federal funding ran out in December.
Delaware County teachers express relief they are prioritized for COVID vaccine
FOX 29's Marcus Espinoza reports from Garnet Valley where teachers voiced their relief they will receive the Johnson and Johnson vaccine thanks to new guidance from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf.
More Pennsylvania vaccine providers forced to reschedule appointments due to supply
Governor Tom Wolf unveiled a hopeful recovery plan for the Keystone State Monday, but the long wait for the hard-to-find COVID vaccine keeps creeping back in.
Pa. officials announce turnpike restrictions due to winter weather
Vehicle restrictions will be implemented for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Monday evening, officials announced.
Pennsylvania governor to sign $912M pandemic relief bill
Gov. Tom Wolf will sign legislation approved Friday by lawmakers that carries over $900 million in pandemic-driven aid for hard-hit hospitality businesses, private schools and people struggling to pay rent or utility bills.
Gov. Wolf launches a budget fraught with deficits, uncertainty
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the setting for Wolf's seventh budget proposal to the state Legislature will be unusual.
Gov Wolf signs disaster declaration for Pa. as storm affects travel across the commonwealth
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed a disaster declaration Monday afternoon as a powerful nor’easter dumped snow across Pennsylvania.
Pa. Department of State bungles ballot referendum for child sex victims, Boockvar leaving post
The Pennsylvania Department of State in a news release called it “simple human error" and apologized. As a result, Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar is leaving her job, and the inspector general will be looking into the matter.
Gov. Wolf, now a lame duck, wants billions for workforce aid
Facing a deep, pandemic-inflicted budget deficit, Gov. Tom Wolf will ask lawmakers for a multibillion-dollar investment into workforce development and employment assistance to help Pennsylvania recover, his office said Thursday.
Gov. Tom Wolf pins vaccine difficulties on supply overpromises
The state has received just 1.5 million doses, officials said, nowhere close to the 8 million doses it needs to cover everyone in its just-expanded first vaccination phase.
Limits on Gov. Wolf's disaster authority nears statewide vote
The Republican-controlled Senate passed a measure Tuesday to take some emergency management power away from Pennsylvania’s governors as lawmakers struck out at Gov. Tom Wolf’s handling of the pandemic response.
Democratic lawmaker slams Pennsylvania over vaccine rollout
In Pennsylvania demand for the two COVID-19 shots has overwhelmed supply, and residents have been forced to navigate a patchwork distribution system involving hospitals, pharmacy chains, municipal health departments and even grocery stores.
Pa. lawmakers speed bill to limit a governor's disaster powers
Passage by both the House and Senate before Feb. 18 can ensure that it gets on Pennsylvania’s May 18 primary ballot when it can go to voters for a final decision in a statewide referendum.
Gov. Wolf names replacements for departing health secretary
Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday said he would elevate two officials involved in his administration's response to the coronavirus to replace the departing Dr. Rachel Levine as his health secretary and physician general.
Gov. Wolf to attend President-elect Biden's inauguration on Wednesday
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf will be among the limited guests in attendance at President-elect Joe Biden's Inauguration on Wednesday afternoon.
Governor Tom Wolf talks to members of the National Guard
Jenn was able to catch up with PA Governor Tom Wolf as he stopped to talk to the members of the PA National Guard before attending the Inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden.
Man in Bucks County arrested, charged with making terroristic threats, officials announce
Pennsylvania State Police in the Dublin Barracks stated 61-year-old Kris John Kinsey, of Durham Township, was arrested Friday, on the 700 block of Sunday Road, in a wooded area.
Restaurants lose court bid against Pennsylvania indoor dining ban
A federal judge in Pennsylvania has rejected a bid to block one of Gov. Tom Wolf’s latest orders to try to stem the spread of the coronavirus, a three-week shutdown of indoor dining at restaurants through Jan. 4.
Pa. small businesses may soon receive financial help, Gov Wolf announces
Pa. Governor Tom Wolf announced Wednesday he’s initiating a transfer of $145 million from the Workers Compensation Fund at the Pa. Insurance Department to the General Fund to aid small businesses.
Encouraging news for small businesses in Pa as financial help may soon be approved
Marcus Espinoza explains how struggling Pa. small businesses may get a lift soon