In March 2020, Governor Wolf faced a crucial decision in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) issued the following statement after he and a bipartisan majority of the U.S. Senate voted to convict former President Donald Trump on the article of impeachment:
At my request, the Quattrone Center prepared a report offering analysis and solutions on this topic.
By Joseph C. Gale, Montgomery County Commissioner
It is this time of year that many businesses count on for their businesses’ health and survival.
2020 has been a year like no other.
By Pa. State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, House Democratic Policy Committee chairman
By U.S. Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-9)
By Roberta M. Marcus, consultant in residence, Pennsylvania School Boards Association and past president of the Parkland School District
By Joe Gale, Montgomery County Commissioner
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their victory:
By the Northeast Delegation of the Pa. House Democratic Caucus
Joint statement by the NAACP, Pocono Mountains United Way, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, the Pocono Township Police Department, the Pocono Mountains Regional Police Department, and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office
By George Fernandez, CEO of Latino Connection
By Hunter Martin, Volunteer Berks County Coordinator, Jo Jorgensen Campaign
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) issued the following statement on the death of United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
Congressman Dan Meuser has released a statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf announcing his recommendation that no interscholastic sports occur before January 1.
By Sophia McWilliams, Bethlehem resident and student at the University of Richmond
An op-ed by Jeff Moyer, CEO of the Rodale Institute
Mayor Sal Panto comments on the protests and unrest following the death of George Floyd.
