Gov. Tom Wolf Archives

Updated: Gov. Wolf’s final budget address asks GOP-led legislature to spend more on education without tax increase

Though Wolf’s nearly $44 billion financial blueprint does not include any proposed tax increases, it is almost certain to face pushback from GOP leaders.

08 Feb 2022

Pennsylvania Supreme Court takes control of redrawing congressional map

The high court’s pivotal role in choosing the next map, which could alter the balance of power in Washington, D.C., will likely fuel continued partisan scrutiny from Republicans.

03 Feb 2022

Pennsylvania state government locked in cycle of vetoes and constitutional amendments

Wolf’s veto tally grew extensively during the pandemic and will likely expand during his final 13 months in office, as Republicans continue to largely bypass his agenda.

17 Jan 2022

Breaking news: Gov. Wolf to mandate masks in Pennsylvania K-12 schools

It will apply to PA's public and private K-12 schools, as well as early learning and child-care facilities, starting Sept. 7.

31 Aug 2021

GOP lawmakers clash with Wolf and Democrats over election overhaul

Democrats call any new such ID restrictions “voter suppression,” while Republicans say it makes elections more secure. The reality is more complicated.

23 Jun 2021

Passage of statewide LGBTQ discrimination protections remains uncertain

“I gotta say, as a native Pennsylvanian, it remains an embarrassment for Pennsylvania that we stand out among our neighboring states for failing to provide basic civil rights protections,” Gov. Tom Wolf said.

17 Jun 2021

Gov. Wolf orders more restrictions for three weeks starting Saturday

The new Covid mitigation efforts start on Saturday at 12:01 a.m. and go through Monday, Jan. 4 at 8 a.m.

10 Dec 2020

Gov. Wolf announces new mitigation efforts with rise of Covid cases

Bars and restaurants must end alcohol sales for on-site consumption at 5 p.m. the night of Nov. 25.

23 Nov 2020

By joining Open & Certified Pennsylvania, restaurants may increase indoor occupancy

Restaurants that pledge to a self-certification process and abide by public health and safety guidelines can operate at 50 percent occupancy.

08 Sep 2020

Where to get to-go cocktails in Pittsburgh

On May 21, Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation that allows some establishments to sell pre-mixed libations.

22 May 2020

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