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San Francisco activist warns city has become 'epicenter' of 'cartel-fueled' drug crisis as overdoses soar

Addict-turned-activist Tom Wolf sounds the alarm on cartel operations after the city saw 131 accidental drug overdoses deaths between January and February.

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San Francisco facilitating ‘slow-motion’ suicides letting addicts use drugs without treatment: recovering user

San Francisco's overdose crisis has killed thousands of people. Implementing safe injection sites can't be the only solution, a former fentanyl user says.

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I talked to two ex-homeless people about Newsom's 'investment' in homelessness. Their answers will shock you

I talked to two ex-homeless people about Newsom's 'investment' in homelessness. Their answers will shock you about California, but they do offer some hope.

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Shapiro takes oath of office as Pennsylvania's new governor

Democrat Josh Shapiro has become the 48th governor of Pennsylvania at the inaugural ceremony at the state Capitol.

Rapper Meek Mill's probation ends after pardon from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf

Pennsylvania's governor pardoned rapper Meek Mill after years of probation. Meek Mill has been active in criminal justice reform for years in Pennsylvania.

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Pardon ends Meek Mill's legal odyssey on drug, gun charges

The rapper Meek Mill is among hundreds of people who have been granted pardons by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf before he leaves office.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has issued more pardons than any governor in PA's history, administration says

The governor of Pennsylvania has given out a record number of pardons in the state since he took office. He signed a total of 2,540 pardons since 2015.

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New Pa. speaker puts sexual abuse lawsuit window atop agenda

Pennsylvania’s newly minted state House speaker is moving to make his major policy goal regarding victims of child sexual abuse to be the chamber’s urgent priority.

Pennsylvania lifts ban on gas production in polluted village

One of Pennsylvania’s largest drillers will be allowed to extract natural gas from underneath a rural Pennsylvania community where it has been banned for a dozen years because of accusations it polluted the water supply.

Pennsylvania panel to vote on proposal defining sex, race

A Pennsylvania government panel is considering adding extensive definitions of sex, religious creed and race to nondiscrimination regulations.

Pennsylvania campaign wildcard Fetterman turns to governing

When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate’s new members, he’ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania.

Gov-elect Shapiro opens transition, to stay AG until January

Pennsylvania Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro is beginning the transition to his new job, pledging to work constructively with lawmakers and pledging to remain as attorney general until he takes office as governor in January.

Shapiro to take office with mandate from Pennsylvania voters

Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro will take office with a decisive mandate from Pennsylvania voters, who overwhelmingly rejected a Republican drive to pare back abortion rights and voting laws in the premier battleground state.

Wild retains US House seat for Democrats in Pennsylvania

Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, of Pennsylvania, is returning to Congress for a third term following her reelection win over a Republican who runs a manufacturing business.

Democrat Josh Shapiro wins Pennsylvania governor's race, NBC News projects

Democrat Josh Shapiro won his bid for governor of Pennsylvania over Republican Doug Mastriano.

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Power balance in Congress on ballot for Pennsylvania voters

Three races among Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation have taken shape as some of the closer contests in the country this year.

How Republicans have prevented mail ballots from being counted earlier

Many Trump allies are complaining that mail ballots could take a long time to count. But their fellow partisans declined to do much of anything to help speed up the process.

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PA Gov. Tom Wolf signs law to strip toll dodgers of their vehicle registrations

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has signed a law into place that could strip the vehicle registrations of drivers who have overdue PA Turnpike bills.

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Biden trying to save incumbent Democrats in campaign sprint

President Joe Biden’s travel itinerary for his last big campaign swing before the midterm elections reveals his defensive stance in the campaign’s closing days.

Abortion access could hinge on state election results

Abortion access in several states could hinge on the outcome of November elections of lawmakers, governors, supreme court justices and attorneys general.

I'm Doug Mastriano: This is why I want Pennsylvania's vote in the midterm election

I'm Doug Mastriano. I want Pennsylvania's vote in the midterm election because I will restore law and order on our streets and rebuild our economy.

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Biden says of candidate Fetterman: 'John IS Pennsylvania'

An energized President Joe Biden returned Friday to the Keystone State, his 15th visit since he took office, this time to attend a fundraiser with Vice President Kamala Harris and other leaders to boost Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman.

Pennsylvania justices to determine if mail-in ballot envelopes need dates

Pennsylvania justices will sort out if mail-in ballot envelopes need handwritten dates ahead of the Nov. 8 midterm elections. The issue is divided down party lines.

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Democrats lead in Michigan, Pennsylvania, too close to call in Wisconsin, new poll shows

A new poll indicates that Democrats have a slight lead over Republicans in the Michigan and Pennsylvania gubernatorial races but the results are too close to call in Wisconsin.

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10 convicted first-degree murderers John Fetterman helped release from prison

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. and Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman, who chairs the state's Board of Pardons, has helped release at least 10 first-degree murderers.

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Fetterman helped release man convicted of murdering elderly woman

John Fetterman voted in December to release Edward Silvis, who was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1969 killing of an elderly woman in her home.

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Fetterman, Oz vie for Black voters in close Pa. Senate race

Pennsylvania Senate candidates Dr. Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman are fighting hard for Black voters who might make the difference in their close race.

Fetterman records show light schedule as Pa. lieutenant gov.

In his campaign for a crucial U.S. Senate seat, Democrat John Fetterman takes credit for transforming Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor’s office into a "bully pulpit" to advance progressive causes.

Max Baer, Pennsylvania Supreme Court's chief justice, dies

Max Baer, the chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, has died at age 74 only months before he was set to retire.

Josh Shapiro raises $25.4 million in Pennsylvania governor's race, crushing Doug Mastriano

Shapiro's massive cash haul brings the candidate's fundraising total this cycle to more than $50 million — the most of any gubernatorial candidate in the state ever.

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17 states weigh adopting California's electric car mandate

Seventeen states that tie their vehicle emission standards to rules established in California must decide whether to follow that state’s strict new rules.

Pennsylvania offers a one-time pardon application for select lower-level marijuana convictions

The goal of the Pennsylvania Marijuana Pardon Project is to pardon those with non-violent, minor marijuana convictions.

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Shapiro breaks with Dems on COVID policies in Pa. gov race

As attorney general, Josh Shapiro went to court repeatedly to defend Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration against legal challenges to his pandemic-era mandates and shutdowns.

Pennsylvania becomes the 27th state to restrict ‘conversion therapy’

It’s a move advocates and medical experts say could have powerful impact on young LGBTQ people in the state and beyond.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signs executive order to protect LGBTQIA+ community from conversion therapy

The order directs commonwealth agencies to "do everything in their power to discourage conversion therapy."

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Pennsylvania's Democratic governor sues to stop GOP measures on abortion and voting

Pennsylvania's Democratic governor is suing the Legislature over a package of proposed constitutional amendments.

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Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states

When the U.S. Supreme Court in June overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that established a right to abortion, it sparked legal changes and court challenges in states nationwide.

GOP warms to far-right gubernatorial nominee in Pennsylvania

Republicans are warming up to the far-right nominee for governor in Pennsylvania, Doug Mastriano.

Pennsylvania GOP aims to bypass governor’s veto on abortion restrictions

The Republican-controlled General Assembly just approved a constitutional amendment that would clear the way for a statewide abortion ban in the future.

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States offer tax breaks, funds for chance to host World Cup

U.S. cities and states have lined up with tax breaks and millions of dollars in both public and private investments for a chance at hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Pa. residents may get another $2K. Here's who would qualify and why the plan's on hold

A spokesman for the House Republican Caucus said it would be irresponsible to spend the money now.

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Governors diverge on gun control, school security efforts

The nation's governors are diverging over how to respond to mass shootings such as the one that killed 19 students and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.

EXPLAINER: How mailed ballots slow results in Pennsylvania

Counting of mailed ballots in Pennsylvania is drawing renewed scrutiny amid a too-close-to-call U.S. Senate primary between Republicans David McCormick and Dr. Mehmet Oz. Former President Donald Trump blasted the state’s elections procedures on social media, even though there are no indications of any wrongdoing with those ballots other than a printing error that was slowing the tally in one county.

Trump-backed Mastriano wins GOP Pennsylvania governor nod

Doug Mastriano has won the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania.

In US, states struggle to replace fossil fuel tax revenue

Major energy producing states from Alaska to Pennsylvania are reaping a windfall from soaring oil and natural gas prices, stoked by the war in Ukraine and the U.S.-led ban on Russian oil imports.

2022 midterms: What to watch in primaries in 5 states

Former President Donald Trump’s winning streak in U.S. Senate primaries is on the line Tuesday as voters in five states cast their ballots in midterm elections.

A guide to early voting in Iowa's June 7 primary election

Early voting for the June 7 primary begins on May 18. Here’s how to get ready to vote.

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Primary elections held Tuesday in Nebraska and West Virginia

Voters in Nebraska and West Virginia headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in primary elections. CBS News political reporter joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to analyze some of the key races in those states.

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GOP fears far-right candidate will be PA governor nominee

With six days until Pennsylvania’s primary, Republicans are openly worrying that a leading candidate in the crowded GOP field running for governor is unelectable in the fall general election.

GOP fears far-right candidate will be PA governor nominee

With six days until Pennsylvania's primary, Republicans are openly worrying that a leading candidate in the crowded GOP field for governor is unelectable in the fall general election and will fumble away an opportunity for the party to take over the battleground state's executive suite. Doug Mastriano, 58, a state senator since 2019 and a retired U.S. Army colonel, is running to the right of the nine-person Republican field and against the party's establishment in a state still roiled by former President Donald Trump's baseless conspiracy theories that Democrats stole the 2020 election there. Mastriano is a prominent peddler of the unsubstantiated claims that widespread fraud marred the 2020 election and that Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf was responsible for thousands of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes.

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New round of state abortion battles winding up after draft

The Supreme Court’s apparent intention to abolish a nationwide right to abortion, spelled out in a draft opinion leaked this week, will not be the final chapter in the nation’s most pitched culture battle.

GOP's energy promises face limits in Pa. governor's race

Republican candidates for Pennsylvania governor are pledging to open up natural gas production, but there are constraints to what a governor can do.

GOP push for state election reviews mixed, but sows distrust

The push by Republicans to conduct partisan ballot reviews like the one that unfolded last year in Arizona has spread beyond battleground states disputed by former President Donald Trump.

US states seek to ease inflation burden with direct payments

Governors and state lawmakers throughout the U.S. are floating proposals to send checks to help residents cope with soaring inflation at a time when state budgets are bursting with cash.

2 Pennsylvania troopers, man killed; police open DUI probe

State police have opened a driving under the influence investigation following the deaths of two Pennsylvania troopers and a civilian struck by a vehicle on an interstate in Philadelphia early Monday.

'We want to win': Democrats face choice in key Senate race

Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party committee members backed U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb by 2 to 1 in an endorsement vote over Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in the primary race for the state's open U.S. Senate seat.

GOP lawsuit looks to throw out absentee voting in Arizona

The Arizona Republican Party is asking the state Supreme Court to rule that vote by mail is unconstitutional.

US states adding to financial pressure on Russia over war

Governors and lawmakers in numerous U.S. states are seeking to add to the financial squeeze on Russia over its war against Ukraine.

‘We have to stand up:’ US govs impose sanctions on Russia

Some U.S. governors are taking matters into their own hands and imposing their own economic sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine.

Democrats eye key governors' races as backstop against GOP

Wisconsin is one of four states emerging as top priorities for Democrats in an election year when the party is facing fierce political headwinds.

Millions in tax dollars flow to anti-abortion centers in US

Anti-abortion clinics across the country are receiving tens of millions of tax dollars to talk women out of ending their pregnancies.

GOP's election inquiry: Courts, conspiracies and more costs

A Republican inquiry into Pennsylvania’s 2020 presidential election spurred on by former President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of election fraud has spawned several court cases as it expands, grows in cost and shows signs it will drag well into 2022.

Investigators vow to put collapsed bridge under 'microscope'

Federal investigators are vowing to put a collapsed bridge in a Pittsburgh park “under a microscope” as they examine evidence.

Republican-led Pennsylvania court deems mail-in voting law unconstitutional

A Republican-led Pennsylvania court on Friday ruled that the state's mail-in voting law is unconstitutional.Driving the news: Three Republican judges sided with Republican challengers and ruled that no-excuse mail-in voting is prohibited under the state's constitution. Two Democrats on the panel dissented. Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf will likely appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, triggering a stay and leaving the law

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Court throws Pennsylvania's mail-in voting law into doubt

A court says Pennsylvania’s expansive 2-year-old mail-in voting law violates the state constitution.

Biden visits collapsed bridge, touts infrastructure law

President Joe Biden has visited the bridge in Pittsburgh that collapsed just hours before his previously scheduled trip to promote his infrastructure package — a new law that aims to prevent just such disasters.

GOP effort to inspect Pennsylvania voting machines advances

The inspection of voting machines in a heavily Republican county in Pennsylvania appeared ready to go forward Friday in a GOP effort inspired by former President Donald Trump's baseless claims about fraud in the 2020 election. A state judge rejected attempts by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's administration to block the inspection without certain agreements in place. State lawyers had fruitlessly tried to get Fulton County officials to agree to their demands on protocol, including sharing the identity of who will inspect the voting machines and allowing a state-designated voting machine expert to observe and record it.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said his wife dropped off his ballot for him, which is illegal and punishable by a $1,000 fine and up to a year in prison

"My wife actually dropped it off personally two weeks ago, so it's there," Wolf said in a radio interview. A spokesperson said it was an "honest mistake."

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Democrats facing tough slog in 2022 governor's races

Republicans are increasingly optimistic about flipping governor’s offices in key battleground states next year.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said employers need to 'stop asking why there is a labor shortage' and 'start asking how we can make jobs better'

Workers want better working conditions, pay, and benefits, Wolf said. "That's not really asking a lot."

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District attorneys refuse to prosecute some GOP-led laws

Progressive prosecutors around the country are increasingly declaring they just won’t enforce some GOP-backed state laws.

Josh Shapiro becomes first Democrat to jump into Pennsylvania governor's race

Pennsylvania's governor's race is likely to be one of the most competitive and expensive races for a governor's mansion in 2022. Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss-up.

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Pennsylvania governor recalls nominee due to 'Donald Trump's fantasy' about 2020 voting irregularities

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said he would recall his Senate nomination for secretary of the commonwealth due to the "bad faith" actions by Republicans attempting to audit the 2020 presidential election results.

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Why was Ida so devastating as it flooded the Northeast?

Many people are asking why no one foretold of the deadly ramifications of Hurricane Ida's remnants in the Northeast, but some did.

In reversal, Pennsylvania governor says masks now required for K-12 students and child care centers

Skyrocketing COVID-19 cases in the state prompted Governor Tom Wolf to issue the mandate, which goes into effect September 7.

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Census data puts target on rural, Rust Belt House districts

New census data shows declining populations in rural areas and some Rust Belt cities, which could make them targets during redistricting for the U.S. House.

Justices deal blow to outdated claims of child sexual abuse

Pennsylvania’s high court has dealt a blow to victims of child sexual abuse who are trying to revive their otherwise outdated claims.

Pennsylvania election audit gets GOP campaign trail embrace

In the battleground state of Pennsylvania, where former President Donald Trump lost by 80,000 votes eight months ago, his false claims of a stolen election are finding new signs of life.

Bonus pay for essential workers varied widely across states

About one-third of the states have used federal coronavirus relief aid to provide extra pay to workers who were considered essential during the coronavirus pandemic.

Republicans just killed outdoor dining in Pennsylvania

Republicans just killed outdoor dining in Pennsylvania

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As virus cases wane, governors weigh ending emergency orders

With COVID-19 cases declining and vaccinations increasing, governors across the U.S. are wrestling with decisions about when to declare an end to the emergency declarations they have issued and reissued throughout the pandemic.

Pennsylvania voters impose new limits on governor's powers

Pennsylvania voters became the first in the nation to impose restrictions on a governor's authority under an emergency disaster declaration, approving constitutional amendments sped to a statewide referendum by Republican lawmakers angry over how Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf handled the pandemic response. The vote on Tuesday's statewide primary ballot came as Republican lawmakers across the country have sought to roll back the emergency powers governors wielded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Republicans see the referendum as a victory with strong political overtones, as the state gears up for a wide-open governor's race in 2022 and Wolf leaving office after two terms.

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States rebel against governors' arbitrary COVID-19 powers. Pennsylvania is the latest.

Pennsylvanians continue to pay a steep price for Gov. Tom Wolf's lockdowns while the state ranks in the top 11 of coronavirus deaths per capita.

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Democrat John Fetterman looms tall — in person and in politics

At 6'8" Fetterman looms tall both in person and in politics. — John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) January 7, 2021"Getting on Twitter every morning's like starting the day with a dog-turd-and-motor-oil smoothie," Fetterman told contributor Mark Whitaker. Invisible no longer, last October she captured a verbal assault while out shopping, where a woman called her the N-word:*TRIGGER WARNING* I love love love this country but we are so deeply divided. "No, no, American taste god, yes," Fetterman said, "which I guess is ironic because I have no taste, but I just am what I am. The fact that somebody that looks as unfortunate as I do sometimes would be an American taste god by the Bible of American taste, you know, I didn't see that coming!

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf criticizes politicians who spread "conspiracy and disinformation"

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf criticizes politicians who spread "conspiracy and disinformation" At the opening of a briefing Friday on the state's fight against COVID-19, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf criticized politicians he said spread lies and disinformation about the state's election results, and said those who incited Wednesday's riot at the U.S. Capitol should be ashamed. Watch a portion of his remarks.

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says those who incited Capitol riot "should be ashamed"

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf denounced the violet mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol earlier this week at the outset of of his Friday briefing on COVID-19 in the state. "The truth is that Pennsylvania and every state in this nation had fair and secure elections in November. Mr. Biden topped the president in Pennsylvania by more than 80,000 votes, flipping the state Mr. Trump had won by more than 44,000 votes in 2016. Though the objection failed in both chambers and was denounced by Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey, also a Republican, eight of the nine Republican representatives from Pennsylvania voted in favor. On Friday, Wolf also refused to call for the resignation of Republican state Senator Doug Mastriano, who was in Washington to attend the rally Wednesday.

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Northeast digs out after deadly winter snowstorm

At least five people died as a winter storm swept through the Northeast this week, resulting in treacherous road conditions. A deadly pileup in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday involved more than 60 vehicles. Seth Wenig / APHazardous conditions in the Northeast aren't expected to let up in the coming days. Windchills are expected to dip into the teens and single digits through Friday, creating dangerous road conditions. Despite concerns over shipment delays of the coronavirus vaccine, St. Luke's University Health Network in Pennsylvania received its first Pfizer vaccine delivery Thursday morning.

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Winter storm brings dangerous conditions to the Northeast

There are warnings from Virginia to Maine to stay off the roads as conditions get worse. "This is going to be a serious storm, and people need to take it seriously," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday. Coronavirus testing sites are shutting down in several states, including Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Cars drive on a snow-covered Route 422 at the Penn Street Cloverleaf in West Reading Wednesday afternoon December 16, 2020, during a snow storm. Restaurants in New York City, thousands of which have already closed because of the pandemic, must close their outdoor dining operations starting Wednesday, the city's Department of Sanitation said.

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Pennsylvania orders new COVID-19 restrictions

Pennsylvania orders new COVID-19 restrictions Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced new restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, shutting down indoor dining, gyms, extracurricular school activities and more for three weeks starting Saturday. CBSN Philly has details.

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Watch Live: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf holds press conference as new COVID-19 restrictions expected

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine are holding a virtual press conference Thursday to provide an update on COVID-19 in the state and encourage residents to remain vigilant. They are speaking as new restrictions are expected, CBS Pittsburgh and CBS Philly report. How to watch Governor Wolf and Secretary of Health Levine give COVID-19 updateWhat: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine host a virtual press conference to give an update on COVID-19. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine host a virtual press conference to give an update on COVID-19. Wolf said Wednesday he has tested positive for COVID-19 but was "feeling well" and didn't have any symptoms.

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announces new COVID-19 restrictions

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine provided an update on COVID-19 in the state Thursday, and announced new restrictions to help slow the spread. "It's become clear that we need to take further mitigation efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19." Wolf encouraged residents to order takeout to help the struggling restaurant industry, and also urged Congress to pass a relief bill to help businesses. More than 12,000 deaths in the state have been attributed to COVID-19, with about 1,000 of those occurring in the last week, she said. Wolf said Wednesday he has tested positive for COVID-19 but was "feeling well" and didn't have any symptoms.

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf tests positive for COVID-19

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf tests positive for COVID-19 Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement on Wednesday, the 72-year-old said he has no symptoms and is feeling well. CBS Philadelphia has more.

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf tests positive for COVID-19

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has tested positive for COVID-19, the governor announced Wednesday. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf seen September 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. The governor learned of his positive test result following what he said was a routine test Tuesday. Wolf is the latest governor to test positive for the disease. In November, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak all tested positive for COVID-19.

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Philadelphia officials offer COVID-19 update as cases spike in the state

Philadelphia officials gave an a COVID-19 update Tuesday as Pennsylvania is seeing a spike in both reported coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kennedy and and Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley discussed efforts to stem the surge of infections in the city, which reported more than 2,700 new cases and 22 deaths on Monday, according to Philadelphia Public Health. The "Safer at Home" measures also restrict the number of people allowed at outdoor gatherings and ban indoor celebrations that include people from more than one household. A man rides a bicycle past Temple University Hospital, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Philadelphia. Hospital beds are filling up and medical staffs are being stretched to the limit as Pennsylvania's health care system copes with a growing number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients.

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Pennsylvania official urges people to participate in COVID-19 case investigations

Pennsylvania officials discussed COVID-19 testing and tracing efforts in the state at a briefing on Tuesday. Lindsey Mauldin, special assistant on contact tracing for the Department of Health, urged people to participate in case investigations. "If you test positive for COVID-19 and are considered high risk, you will receive a call from a case investigator," she said. Officials say COVID-19 is spreading in all communities. According to contact tracing, these are the locations visited by people recently infected.

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Rep. Mike Kelly asks Supreme Court to nullify Biden win over Trump in Pennsylvania as he challenges mail-in ballot rule

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) speaks during a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. A Republican congressman from Pennsylvania on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to issue an emergency order that would block his state from taking further action to certify its election results showing a win for President-elect Joe Biden over President Donald Trump. Tom Wolf certified that the Democratic former vice president won the state and its 20 Electoral College votes. Given that, Kelly asked the Supreme Court to "nullify" Wolf's certification and all other actions that would legally confirm Biden's victory. His filing Tuesday also asked the Supreme Court to hear an appeal of his challenge to a change in mail-in ballot rules in the state.

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Rep. Mike Kelly asks Supreme Court to nullify Biden win over Trump in Pa. as he challenges mail-in ballot rule

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) speaks during a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Tom Wolf certified that the Democratic former vice president Biden won the state and its 20 Electoral College votes. Given that, Kelly asked that the Supreme Court "to "nullify" Wolf's certification and all other actions that would legally confirm Biden's victory. His filing Tuesday also asked Supreme Court to hear an appeal of his challenge to a change in mail-in ballot rules in the state. Trump has refused to concede to Biden, claiming falsely that he won the election, and that there was widespread ballot fraud.

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Pennsylvania and Nevada certify Biden wins over Trump

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a drive-in campaign event at Bucks County Community College in Bristol, Pennsylvania, October 24, 2020. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersPennsylvania and Nevada on Tuesday officially certified that President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in both states' elections, making Trump's effort to reverse Biden's projected win in the Electoral College even more unlikely to succeed. Nationally, Biden is projected to win 306 electoral votes — 36 more than he needs to clinch the presidency — compared with 232 electoral votes for Trump. The Electoral College is scheduled to meet and vote on Dec. 14. Bob Bauer, the Biden campaign's senior legal advisor, in a statement said, "It's readily apparent to everyone besides Donald Trump, [Trump campaign lawyers] Rudy Giuliani, and Jenna Ellis that this election is over and that Joe Biden won resoundingly."

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Pennsylvania secretary of state says "majority" of ballots counted, and several hundred thousand remain

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar told reporters on Thursday evening that there are "several hundred thousand ballots remaining to be counted," but added "we already have counted the majority of ballots." Boockvar said that military and overseas ballots will be counted through Tuesday, and said that provisional ballots need to be counted as well. As of early Thursday evening, President Trump had 50% of the vote in Pennsylvania compared to former Vice President Joe Biden's 48.8%, with 93% of the vote counted. Mr. Trump visited Pennsylvania 13 times while Biden made 16 trips, and both were there on the eve of the election. "As a country and a commonwealth, we must reject efforts to intimidate election workers and prevent votes from being counted," he said.

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Pennsylvania officials give election update

This story will be updatedOfficials in Pennsylvania held a press conference Wednesday morning to give an update on the state's election. Both President Trump and Joe Biden see Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes as essential to winning the election, a fact illustrated by their frequent visits during the campaign. Mr. Trump visited Pennsylvania 13 times, while Biden made 16 trips, and both were there on the eve of the election. Pennsylvania's GOP legislature blocked earlier Democratic efforts to allow election officials to start counting absentee ballots before Election Day, contributing to the backlog of ballots that now remain uncounted. Deeley emphasized that the record-breaking number of mail-in ballots are being diligently counted.

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