Thursday PA Capitol & Coronavirus NewsClips 5.28.20

CHANGE: House in voting session May 28; canceled session for June 1, 2, 3 [Call Of House Speaker]

Senate in voting session May 28 [Call Of President Pro Tempore]

Reminder: L&I Holding Unemployment Compensation Virtual Town Hall TODAY At 1:00 p.m.  Watch Here:  https://bit.ly/2TKqAzK  Submit Questions By Noon To: UCTownhall@pa.gov

Letter: Support Fair Redistricting Plan, End Gerrymandering Loss Of Trust In PA Government

Stephen Caruso: One Republican Rep. Lewis Positive For COVID-19, Republic Rep. Diamond [A Leader Of The Open Now Movement] In Quarantine After Potential Exposure; Democrats Not Informed
NBC: PA Lawmaker Goes On Epic Rant After Republican Colleague Admits Hiding Positive COVID-19 Test

Jan Murphy: House Democrats Say Keeping Republican Colleague’s Exposure To COVID-19 Private Unacceptable

Spotlight PA: House Democrats They Were In The Dark For A Week About Republican Members’ Positive Virus Test

PA Democrats Accuse Republicans Of Keeping Rep. Lewis’ Virus Diagnosis A Secret

Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) Announces He Tested Positive For COVID-19, Self-Isolated

Democratic House Leader Condemns Rep. Lewis’ Failure To Report Capitol COVID-19 Exposure
Jan Murphy: Lawmakers Plan To Steer Federal Stimulus Funds To Nursing Homes, Small Businesses, Counties

Cap-Star: Wolf Says He Would Support Moving Primary Mail-In Ballot Deadline

Congressman Caught In Abscam Sting Now At Heart Of Philly Election Fraud Probe

Rep. Gaydos Facing Repeat Republican Challenger In Primary

Voting Is Different In Philly This Year, Here’s What You Need To Know

Inquirer Endorsement Guide To Primary Election

Op-Ed: Mobilize PA National Guard To Secure June Primary

Loss Of Gaming Revenue Threatens Erie Taxpayers With Property Tax Increases

Schools Relieved PA Budget Poised To Avoid Education Cuts, For Now

WITF Smart Talk: Local Government Revenue Loss - TODAY 9:00 a.m.

Child Care Advocates Tell Lawmakers More Funding Needed To Prevent Sector Collapse

Editorial: Pennsylvania Budget Not Done

Editorial: Pass Budget Before The Election

Rethinking The College Experience In Erie Area

Will Students Have To Wear Masks In School? Superintendents Face Tough Choices For Fall

6,000 Philly Educators Weighed In On Reopening Schools In September

Op-Ed: Lawmakers Need To Protect Their Constituents With Pre-Existing Health Conditions

Philly Voters About To Decide Whether City Will Have Dept. Of Labor

Op-Ed: Comcast Must Open Wi-Fi networks To Get 20,000 Philly Students Online

Other States/National/International

Democrats In 9th Congressional District Face Off Again For Nomination
Charles Thompson: Brier, DePasquale Vie For Democrats’ Shot At Unseating Cong. Perry

Biden: Wolf Doing ‘One Hell Of A Job’  During COVID-19 Pandemic

AP: Trump Continues To Claim Broad Powers He Doesn’t Have

AP: Trump Threatens Twitter Over Fact Checks: What’s Next?

Coronavirus

Stephen Caruso: One Republican Rep. Lewis Positive For COVID-19, Republic Rep. Diamond [A Leader Of The Open Now Movement] In Quarantine After Potential Exposure; Democrats Not Informed

Jan Murphy: House Democrats Say Keeping Republican Colleague’s Exposure To COVID-19 Private Unacceptable

Spotlight PA: House Democrats They Were In The Dark For A Week About Republican Members’ Positive Virus Test

PA Democrats Accuse Republicans Of Keeping Rep. Lewis’ Virus Diagnosis A Secret

Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) Announces He Tested Positive For COVID-19, Self-Isolated

Democratic House Leader Condemns Rep. Lewis’ Failure To Report Capitol COVID-19 Exposure

PA Supreme Court Ends Judicial Emergency June 1

Dept. Of Health Reports 113 Additional Deaths From COVID-19 In PA [PaCN] 5.27.20

Gov. Wolf Issues Green Phase Order, Guidance On Dining, Professional Sports

AP: Pro Sports Can Resume In Pennsylvania, Without Spectators

Limited Outdoor Dine-In Service Can Be Offered In Yellow Phase Counties

Editorial: Return To Sports Play Would Be Welcome Diversion

Editorial: Now No Time To Falter In COVID Fight

Gov. Wolf Highlights PA Businesses Rising To Meet COVID-19 Needs

Wolf Praises Blair County Firms For Virus Response

PA Businesses Trying To Survive Make Video Pitches For Emergency Aid

Paul Muschick: How Trump Got It Wrong: Churches Always Exempt From Shutdown Order

Philly Area’s Largest Nursing Home Operator Says COVID-19 Cases Stabilizing

Dept. Of Agriculture PA Farmers Eligible For $16 Billion In Direct Relief

Dept. Of Human Services Advises Providers, Partners Of Operational Recommendations For Yellow Phase Of The Reopening Plan

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates On Driver Licenses, ID Cards, Learner’s Permits

Child Care Advocates Tell Lawmakers More Funding Needed To Prevent Sector Collapse

6,000 Philly Educators Weighed In On Reopening Schools In September

PA Advocates: Emergency Efforts To Release People From State Prisons Moving Too Slowly

Allegheny County Settles Some Claims Over Jail Conditions Amid COVID-19

State’s Outdoor Pool COVID-19 Guidelines May Have Come Too Late For Many Swimmers

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[Posted: May 28, 2020]