Wolf seeks $145M fund shift to help businesses with COVID-19 pandemic
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday proposed spending $145 million in a worker’s compensation fund to help the state’s businesses cope with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Growing number of Pennsylvania businesses defy governor’s orders to close
A growing number of Pennsylvania businesses are opting to defy Gov. Tom Wolf's shutdown order and many say the move is a matter of survival.
Gov. Wolf signs winter weather emergency proclamation
Governor Tom Wolf signed a proclamation of disaster emergency ahead of a nor'easter expected to bring heavy snowfall Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning.
7 more hospitals, including Doylestown, are recipients of COVID vaccine, state officials say
Seven additional Pennsylvania hospitals have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, and, state officials announce, staff members will be vaccinated, according to the state’s vaccination plan.
Quakertown restaurant defies PA indoor dining ban in order to stay afloat
In Pennsylvania, some restaurant owners say they have no choice but to keep indoor dining, despite Governor Tom Wolf’s ban against it. A number of restaurants are defying the latest order.
Indoor dining banned, gatherings limited as Pennsylvania's new COVID-19 orders take effect
New coronavirus restrictions are now in effect in Pennsylvania, including a three-week ban on indoor dining and further limitations to indoor and outdoor gatherings.
Wolf receives second negative coronavirus test, will continue to quarantine
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday announced a second consecutive negative coronavirus test and indicated that his positive test came towards the end of his infection.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf tests positive for COVID-19, says he has no symptoms
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he is isolating at home after testing positive for COVID-19.
Wolf vetoes GOP-backed bill on limiting COVID-19 liability
Pennsylvania’s governor on Monday rejected a bill that would have made it harder to sue schools, health care providers and other businesses for coronavirus-related claims.
Days before 2020 election, millions of absentee ballots not yet returned
Millions of mail ballots have yet to be returned in key battleground states just days before the presidential election.
Wolf offers $20 million relief plan for bars and restaurants
Pennsylvania plans to offer $20 million in relief to the state’s beleaguered hospitality industry, the governor announced Thursday, an amount trade groups called woefully inadequate for helping bars and restaurants survive the pandemic.
Wolf vetoes bill to let restaurants operate at full capacity
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed a Republican-sponsored bill Friday that would have let restaurants and bars reopen at up to full capacity, saying it would have jeopardized public health and safety.
Talks on critical election legislation in Pennsylvania stall
In a statement to The Associated Press, Gov. Tom Wolf’s office said an offer extended in recent days to House Republican leaders has been effectively rejected, now less than three weeks before Election Day.
PA loosens rent and mortgage relief rules
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that under the new rules, the program will allow landlords and renters to enter into repayment plans for any remaining balance.
Pennsylvania sees most virus cases in 6 months amid testing increase
Saturday’s total brings the statewide total to 171,050, officials said. Another 36 deaths were reported, bringing the total number of deaths in the commonwealth since the pandemic began to 8,344.
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf aims to pressure Sen. Toomey into voting against Barrett confirmation
The comments by Wolf, a Democrat, are yet another sign of how seriously both sides are taking the battle over the Supreme Court seat of late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Flags at half-staff in Montgomery County for firefighter killed in the line of duty
Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all commonwealth flags in Montgomery County to fly at half-staff to honor a firefighter killed in the line of duty October 1.
Audit faults Gov. Wolf's business shutdown waiver program
Pennsylvania's chief fiscal watchdog on Tuesday criticized a state program under which businesses could seek permission to operate during Gov. Tom Wolf's pandemic shutdown, saying waivers were granted inconsistently and with little transparency and comparing the process to a "Keystone Kops routine."
Gov. Wolf requests major disaster declaration for damages from Tropical Storm Isaias
The storm left thousands without power and caused significant flooding throughout the area. The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes in Bucks and Montgomery counties.
Pennsylvania will expand overtime pay eligibility
Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration said Pennsylvania will become one of a handful of states to expand eligibility for overtime pay beyond federal thresholds starting Saturday.