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The legislative retreats, the cost of which lawmakers can cover using campaign funds, come as Pennsylvania continues to operate under a bevy of coronavirus-related restrictions.
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. HARRISBURG When Republican lawmakers come together for their annual retreats this month and next to talk politics and maybe some policy there will be no need to create virtual backgrounds featuring bucolic landscapes to spice up their image. Those views will be right outside their conference room window.
Coronavirus Coverage Despite the pandemic, Republicans who control both legislative chambers have scheduled the gatherings in person this year at the upscale Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Nestled in nearly 2,000 acres in the Laurel Highlands, it is one of the state’s best-known luxury resorts. Fans of
The Bachelor will recognize it as the backdrop of the show’s most recent season.
More than 2.2 million COVID-19 vaccine shots given in Pennsylvania; no word when next phase that includes teachers will begin Ford Turner, The Morning Call
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Friday said more than 2.2 million COVID-19 vaccines shots have been given across the state, but it could not say when the next phase of the rollout which includes teachers will begin.
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Department spokeswoman Lindsey Mauldin said “I don’t think we are putting out estimates at this point.”
The statement came the day after a bipartisan group of 16 lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf asking that teachers get higher priority for COVID-19 shots.