Pennsylvania political leaders react to storming of U.S. Capitol building by angry supporters of President Trump
The U.S. Capitol building was placed on lockdown and both chambers evacuated as Trump supporters marched through evacuated public spaces in the building. Author: FOX43 Newsroom Updated: 8:12 PM EST January 6, 2021
Pennsylvania s representatives in Congress and other political figures have issued statements reacting to the storming of the U.S. Capitol by angry supporters of President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
As members of Congress convened to confirm the Electoral College results declaring president-elect Joe Biden the victor, supporters of the president breached the Capitol building, marching through hallways while shouting and waving Trump, American and Confederate flags, forcing a halt to the proceedings as the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives were evacuated.
By Arthur Haywood and Vincent Hughes
As we enter what should be a time of spiritual reflection of the year about to end, we are reminded of the failure of the majority in the General Assembly to help families across the Commonwealth in 2020.
In May, a bipartisan proposal to use the Commonwealth’s share of funds received from the CARES Act passed the General Assembly and was signed by the Governor. This proposal included assistance for education, healthcare industries, frontline workers, higher education and housing.
As part of our robust response to the first wave of COVID-19, new programs were legislated and built quickly. Under the leadership of Senator Haywood, our caucus secured $175 million for Rental and Mortgage Assistance.
The majority who stole Christmas | Opinion
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By Sens. Arthur Haywood and Vincent Hughes
As we enter what should be a time of spiritual reflection of the year about to end, we are reminded of the failure of the majority in the General Assembly to help families across the commonwealth in 2020.
In May, a bipartisan proposal to use the Commonwealth’s share of funds received from the CARES Act passed the General Assembly and was signed by the governor. This proposal included assistance for education, healthcare industries, frontline workers, higher education and housing.
As part of our robust response to the first wave of COVID-19, new programs were legislated and built quickly. Under the leadership of Sen. Haywood, our caucus secured $175 million for Rental and Mortgage Assistance.
Governor calls for $145 million to help small businesses like restaurants, bars
The Governor called on the General Assembly Wednesday to push through a plan that would make $145 million available for struggling businesses Author: Jamie Bittner (FOX43) Updated: 4:14 PM EST December 23, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf has unveiled a proposal that would free up $145 million in funds to help struggling businesses, with an emphasis on bars, restaurants, and even gyms.
Wednesday he announced a plan that would transfer the $145 million out of the Workers’ Compensation Security Fund at the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and instead appropriate it for grants for businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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