Wolf Administration Outlines Relief, Reopening, Recovery 'Plan for Pennsylvania'
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"Plan for Pennsylvania: Relief, Reopening and Recovery"
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Highlights from the governor's address:
Standards were provided by the governor's office that will be used to develop guidance for businesses, local governments, workers, customers and others for a safe reopening process. These standards include ensuring the state has adequate personal protection equipment and diagnostic testing available, as well as requiring a monitoring and surveillance program that allows the Commonwealth to act swiftly to contain and mitigate spikes in new COVID-19 cases. Also, maintaining protections for vulnerable populations and limitations on large gatherings unrelated to the workforce should remain for the entire reopening process.
The administration said that while the plan for long-term recovery for businesses throughout the state will take time, the Commonwealth has learned some valuable lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The governor said that
while the state is unsure of when all businesses can reopen safely, the disaster has allowed the state to "put markers down" for future economic success once the disaster subsides.
As the governor closed his remarks, he mentioned that his administration is developing a recovery framework that includes programs and policies to help Pennsylvanians returning to the workforce. That framework includes expanding fair, family-sustaining wages, worker protections, paid sick and family and medical leave policies, and affordable and high-quality child care to all Pennsylvania workers. He also said the state must strengthen its Unemployment and Workers Compensation system.
Wolf said on Wednesday evening that
he will veto the proposal, continuing a showdown between the the legislative and executive branches of government on how to best move Pennsylvania forward during the COVID-19 pandemic.The House is scheduled to return to session next Monday and Tuesday, April 20 and 21.
It is not yet clear how the General Assembly will respond to the governor's "Plan for Pennsylvania" announced on Friday.
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Daily COVID-19 update for Pennsylvania
The state Department of Health reported more than 1,700 new positive confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide, bringing the state total to 29,441. In addition, 756 Pennsylvanians have died directly from complications from the virus. To date, there have been nearly 118,000
negative cases across the state.
Gov. Tom Wolf is still asking all Pennsylvanians who must leave their homes for life-essential reasons to
wear a mask to help stop the spread of the virus
.
A
new executive order issued on Tuesday, April 15 requires customers entering a place of business to wear a mask.
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Pennsylvania casino revenue falls sharply after weeks of shutdown. Revenues from the state's 12 operating casinos
fell by nearly 51 percent in March, underlying a significant concern for operators, employees and state officials. With the state being the majority shareholder of the state's licensed casinos, retaining 55 percent of all casino revenue, the sharp reduction in revenue is cause for concern.
Sanofi and Luminostics join forces for smartphone-based coronavirus self-testing.
Sanofi Pasteur, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer in the world with a major operation in the Pocono region of Pennsylvania, has joined forces with Luminostics for
a mobile-based coronavirus self-testing program
. Luminostics, a California-based startup with a mission to increase healthcare accessibility and efficiency, would contribute its proprietary technology for consumer-diagnostics for COVID-19 testing while Sanofi would bring its clinical research testing experience and capabilities. The goal is to provide a smartphone-based solution that eliminates the current need for healthcare professional administration or laboratory tests.
Commonwealth not ready to extend 'stay-at-home' orders...yet. Gov. Tom Wolf said on Thursday that Pennsylvania is not yet ready to follow New York State's example and
extend its quarantine efforts beyond April 30. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced yesterday New York's plans to extend its 'stay-at-home' order and business closures until May 15.
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2020 SENATE SESSION SCHEDULE
Senate is in recess until the call of the President Pro Tempore.
May
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June
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2020 HOUSE SESSION SCHEDULE
House is in recess until the 12-hour call of the Chair.
April
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May
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June
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October
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November
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