Cody Carlson
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Pa. Health Care Association Voices Concerns Over COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
The PHCA is voicing its concerns over the state's slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. Specifically, how it has impacted long term care facilities across the state. → Read More
PASSHE Delivers Timeline on School Integration Plan
PASSHE is on pace to merge six of its state schools into two operating entities by next Fall. It’s part of PASSHE’s system redesign plan that’s been in the works for some time now. → Read More
Pa. Health Dept. Launches Online Tool to Help Determine Vaccine Eligibility
The Pa. Dept. of Health is launching a new online tool called “Your Turn” to help residents get a better understanding of when they are eligible to receive their vaccination. → Read More
Gov. Wolf Reintroduces PASSHE Scholarship Proposal
It’s called the Nellie Bly Scholarship program, and if passed, it would designate $199 million dollars for scholarships available to eligible PASSHE students. → Read More
Gov. Wolf Unveils 2021 Budget Proposal for Pennsylvania
It’s a $37.8 billion dollar spending plan that includes investments in the state’s workforce, infrastructure, and education. It also includes a proposal to increase the Commonwealth’s Personal Income → Read More
PA Chamber of Business Speaks Out Against Minimum Wage Proposal
Governor Tom Wolf is proposing raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage, something that hasn't been done in more than ten years. But the PA Chamber of Business and Industry is speaking out against the prop → Read More
Renewed Push For Same-Day Voter Registration in Harrisburg
Gov. Tom Wolf laid out his priorities for the year this week and included the desire for more voting reforms. pointed to a proposal that Erie Rep. Ryan Bizzarro has been fighting for for years. → Read More
Gov. Wolf Outlines 2021 Legislative Priorities Ahead of Annual Budget Address
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is outlining his 2021 legislative agenda, laying out his top three priorities for the year. This comes just days before he’s set to unveil his annual budget proposal. → Read More
Pa. Senate Lawmakers Approve COVID-19 Relief Bill
The $912 million relief bill will provide much-needed relief toward rental and utility assistance, education programs, and small businesses. → Read More
Pennsylvania's COVID Vaccination Efforts Continue, But Rollout Raises Questions
An additional 143,000 doses of the vaccine are being allotted to Pennsylvania this week, but questions remain as to how efficient those doses are being administered. → Read More
Pa. House Dems Introduce Series of Bills to Address Housing Crisis
Several House Democrats have unveiled the Safe At Home package, a series of bills that will look to help renters, homeowners in debt, and small landlords survive the pandemic. → Read More
Pennsylvania Expands Phase 1A of COVID Vaccine Distribution Plan
With the latest update, more Pennsylvanians are being permitted to receive doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1A. Effective Tuesday, the already-crowded phase will now include two more populations → Read More
Pa. Restaurant & Lodging Association Calls on Legislature for Help
The Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association has a few priorities for the 2021-2022 legislative session, but the main one is financial assistance. → Read More
Proposal To Change How Pa. Appellate Court Judges Are Elected Advances in Harrisburg
Right now, judges on the state’s 31 appellate court seats are elected by voters statewide. But this proposal, House Bill 38, would create regional districts from which judges are elected. → Read More
Security Increased at Pennsylvania Capitol Building
Security Increased at Pennsylvania Capitol Building - Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA → Read More
Security Increased at Pennsylvania Capitol Building
Following last week’s incident at the United States Capitol, states across the country are increasing security at their own Capitol buildings. Pennsylvania is no exception. → Read More
Residents in Phase 1B of Pa. COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Could Receive Doses Soon
Pennsylvania could be moving into Phase 1B of the state’s vaccination plan in the near future. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine made that clear during a press conference Monday morning. → Read More
Rep. Bizzarro Begins Leadership Role in House Democratic Caucus
Rep. Bizzarro is the first Erie legislator to hold a leadership position within the Pa. House Democratic Caucus. → Read More
Commonwealth Court Deems Marsy’s Law Unconstitutional
Commonwealth Court judges issued the split decision on Marsy’s Law late Thursday morning, ultimately ruling it unconstitutional. It would have established a crime victims’ bill of rights in the state → Read More
Pa. Lawmakers Sworn In Amid Drama in Harrisburg
While the swearing-in ceremony in the House ran rather smoothly, it took less than 90 minutes for chaos to break out in the Senate. → Read More