PA Capitol & Coronavirus NewsClips 3.22.20

An Erie Times editorial had it right this morning-- Watch For The Helpers-- borrowing a phrase from Pennsylvania's own Fred Rogers.

To which I add-- be wary of those who are negative, do nothing but criticize, offer no plan or seek advantage and personal gain during a crisis.  Those people are not the helpers.

Click Here for ideas for supporting helpers from The Fred Rogers Center.

Wolf, Lawmakers Working On A Proposal To Postpone PA Primary Until June 2

Wolf, Lawmakers In Talks To Postpone Primary To June 2
Editorial: Protect Voting Rights: Voter Rolls Should Be Updated With Care
Editorial: Buying Weapons, Ammo Isn’t The Answer To COVID-19

PA Capitol Report: Senate, House Adopt Rules To Allow Remote Voting, Meetings; Senate Promises Transparency [PaCN]

Coronavirus

Dept. Of Health Reports 108 New Cases Of Coronavirus, Statewide Total Now 479 [PaCN]

State Police To Enforce Closure Of Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses; Issues Guidance To Local Officials; Encourages Compliance [PaCN]

Governor, First Lady: Information To Prevent Food Insecurity [PaCN]

Dept. Of Health Reports 2nd Death From COVID-19; 371 Cases Statewide In 28 Counties [PaCN]

AP- Michael Rubinkam,Marc Levy: Pennsylvania Reports 2nd COVID-10 Death; Wolf Defends Shutdown

Though Extreme, Legal Experts Say Wolf Has Legal Authority For Shutdown Order

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Confirms First Employee Has COVID-19

AP: FAA Lifts Brief Virus-Related Suspension Of Flights To Philadelphia, NYC Airports

AP: FAA Suspending Flights To Philadelphia, NYC Airports Because Of Virus-Related Staffing Issues

St. Luke’s Hospital System Seeking Donations Of Protective Equipment, Hand Sanitizers, Cleaning Supplies

Language Barrier: Virus Info Primarily Released In English Only

What If PA Residents Are Ordered To Shelter-In-Place?

New Jersey Closes Nonessential Businesses

New Jersey Orders Stay At Home

540 People Sign Up To Get Tested At Montgomery County Site

Op-Ed: A Plea To All Pennsylvanians From Medical Professionals - Please Stay Home!

Dept. Of Revenue Extends Personal Income Tax Return Filing, Payment  Deadline To July 15 [PaCN]

Dept. Of State Suspends Some Nurse Licensing Requirements To Aid COVID-19 Response [PaCN]

Editorial: When Elective Surgeries Are Essential To Health

Hundreds Of Erie College Students Still On Campus, Can’t Go Home Or Have Not Homes

Spotlight PA: Why Workers’ Comp Might Not Provide Relief For Workers Stricken By Virus

Coronavirus To Impact 500,000+ Jobs Across Pittsburgh Region

Spotlight PA: Struggling PA Towns Brace For Financial Gut Punch From Virus

Giant Eagle Will Pay $10 Million In Bonus Pay To Workers During Outbreak

Weis Markets Increases Hourly Wages By $2

SEPTA Cuts Executive Pay, Takes Other Steps To Stem Revenue Losses

Forty Fort Shop Crafts Quarantine Kids Contest For Kids

2 Central PA Restaurants Offer Free Toilet Paper With Takeout Orders

Centre County Community Members Coming Together to Help Those Financially Impacted By COVID-19

Editorial: Lancaster’s School Districts Step Up To Meet Students’ Needs Amid Crisis

Editorial: Amid Crisis, Watch For The Helpers

AP: U.S. Senate Republicans: Very Close On Rescue Package Topping $1 Trillion

Congress Members From Philly, Pittsburgh Want $150 Million Bailout For Transit

Congress Member Dean: COVID-19: This Is Going To Be A Long Haul

Editorial: How Low Can Republican U.S. Senators Go: Profiteering Amid A Crisis

Wash. Post: Health Officials In NY, CA Other Hard Hit States Have A New Message: Don't Get Tested Unless Hospitalized Or Health Care Workers

AP: North Korea Says Trump’s Letter Offers Anti-Virus Cooperation

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[Posted: March 22, 2020]