Monday PA Capitol & Coronavirus NewsClips 8.17.20

Senate returns to voting session Sept. 8 or at the Call Of President Pro Tempore

House returns to voting session Sept. 15 or at the Call Of The House Speaker [May be back late August for election fixes Read More Here.]

TODAY Live Event 1:00:  Gov. Wolf to highlight COVID-19 Small Business Assistance at Magical Days Learning Center, York.  Watch Live::  https://www.governor.pa.gov/live/,  facebook.com/governorwolf/   or pacast.com/live/doh

WITF Smart Talk: Fair Districts Legislation - TODAY 9:00 a.m.

Stephen Caruso: What Postal Delays, Lawsuits Mean For Mail-In Ballots In PA

Editorial: Public Corruption Is Everywhere

PA, NJ Took Over Their Health Insurance Exchanges And That Could Save You Money

Op-Ed: Bill Would Protect Those With Chronic Health Conditions From Insurers Changing Coverage In Mid-Policy

Philly’s Next Managing Director Vows To Combat Violence

Philly Again Tops 20 Shooting Victims In Another Weekend Of Gun Violence

Officials Left Wondering How Many Students Will Choose Private Charter Schools

Unwilling To Pay To Remove Dangerous Asbestos, Universities Across U.S. Claim It’s Safe To Ignore [Including Penn State]

LGBTQ Group Works To Build Acceptance In Rural PA

National/International

Philly Coalition Organizes To Educate Latino Voters About Nov. Election

‘Secret Weapon:’ Kamala Harris’ Sorority Sister Rallying In Philly Area

Op-Ed: PA’s Impact On 2020 Election Comes Down To Luzerne vs. Chester Counties

Op-Ed: From Chaos To Stability: Biden & Harris Step Up - Mark Singel

Op-Ed: Kamala Harris Was The Safe Bet As Biden’s Running Mate - Charlie Gerow

U.S. House Speaker To Call House Back Into Session To Vote On Postal Service Bill

Will Bunch: Trump’s Coup-By-Mail Is Underway, America Can’t Wait Until Nov. To Fight Back

Can Trump Win Again Without Winning The Most Votes?  Yes, PA Shows How

AP: Trump Motivates Democrats To Rally Behind Biden, Harris

George Floyd Protests

Angry Crowd Shows Up At Pittsburgh Mayor’s Home Challenging Police Arrest Of Protester

AP: Pittsburgh Mayor Voices ‘Serious Concerns’ About Protest Arrest Tactics

Scranton’s Bold Move To Boost Diversity

Protesters: York Catholic H.S. Has Illusion Of Inclusion

Coronavirus

Dept. Of Health Reports 3 Additional Deaths Due To COVID-19; 660 New Cases [PaEN] 8.16.20
Distributing A COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Logistical Nightmare, Philly’s Going To Help Solve It

Editorial: Contact Tracing Scams Put All At Risk

Spotlight PA: Are Antigen Tests The Silver Bullet To PA’s Virus Testing Delays”  Not So Fast

What We’ve Learned About COVID-19 That Has Changed This Year
Families Form ‘Pandemic Pods’ To Help Them Take Care Of Children Learning From Home

In-Person Learning Options In NE PA Vary By Community

Many Private Schools Planning To Open In Person As Public Schools Stuck Online

Op-Ed: PA Republicans Missing Important Mark On Schools Reopening - Rep. Daley

Jan Murphy: Faculty At PA State Universities Are Nervous, Even Terrified About Teaching In-Person Fall Classes
Penn State Football Parents Demand Answers On Why Football Season Was Canceled

AP: NCAA Doc Sees Narrow Path To Play As Fields Starts Petition

Moving-In Day At Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Editorial: Losing Fall Sports Would Be Har, COVID-19’s Lasting Effects Are Harder

Editorial: Hey Governor, It’s Time To Let Youths Engage In Fall Sports

National

AP: New Doctor With No Expertise In Public Health Or Infectious Diseases Joins White House Virus Task Force, Critical Of  Lockdowns, Fox News Contributor

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[Posted: August 17, 2020]