Politics & Policy
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Courtesy Gov. Wolf Flickr account
Gov. Wolf signs bill delaying primary until June 2
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Ed Mahon / PA Post
Businesses tied to Gov. Tom Wolf, top Pa. senator close after questions about how they qualified as ‘life-sustaining’
Wolf’s office said the state had rescinded a waiver granted to the governor’s former cabinet supply company after inquiries from Spotlight PA and PA Post. -
Ian Sterling for WITF
Local governments still seeking guidance on open meetings rules amid coronavirus outbreak
“This is uncharted territory because this emergency order…involves social distancing directives, and, in a growing number of counties, it involves stay-at-home orders.” -
Matt Rourke
Pennsylvania court upholds ‘sexually violent predator’ laws
The requirements have the legitimate purpose of keeping the community safe and therefore do not amount to extra punishment, the court said in reversing a lower court’s decision.
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Joe Hermitt / The Patriot-News
Pa. lawmakers approve $50 million in emergency coronavirus funding for needed medical supplies
The House and Senate passed several emergency measures Wednesday, with many lawmakers participating remotely.By Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline -
Jose Luis Magana
Casey touts Democrats work to improve $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill
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Commonwealth Media Services
Pa. businesses are challenging Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency powers. So far, Wolf’s winning.
Advisers to Wolf say state law gives the governor broad powers to deal with a crisis.
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Min Xian
Bill to delay Pennsylvania’s primary to June 2 is on its way to governor’s desk
“[It] gives us time to monitor the situation and the trendlines and, if needed, discuss further how the postponed primary ought to be conducted.” -
Ed Mahon
Coronavirus and business restrictions in Pennsylvania: Possible penalties, waivers and what else you need to know
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Screenshot via Pa. House livestream
Pa. lawmakers gather at Capitol despite remote voting and calls for ‘social distancing’
Many Republicans said they felt conflicted about balancing their duties as elected officials with their responsibilities as individuals to stop the spread of the coronavirus by staying home.By Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline -
Amy Sisk
Legislature moves to adapt open meetings rules to coronavirus situation
