Gillian McGoldrick

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Wolf has said he won’t abandon his $36.1 billion spending plan for the next fiscal year, and a spokesperson said he does not plan to introduce a modified budget proposal.

Gov. Tom Wolf says he won’t abandon ambitious spending plan as massive budget deficit looms

by Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline

April 28, 2020

State Rep. Aaron Bernstine was one of at least four Pennsylvania lawmakers to participate in a rally to reopen the state at the Capitol on Monday.

Some GOP lawmakers are prepping a nuclear option to revoke Wolf’s emergency powers. But it probably won’t work.

by Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline

April 23, 2020

Republicans in the Senate said the bill would align Pennsylvania's standards with other states while requiring companies to provide proper safety measures.

Gov. Tom Wolf will veto bill to reopen more Pa. businesses, as top health official warns legislation puts ‘more lives at risk’

by Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline and Cynthia Fernandez of Spotlight PA

April 15, 2020

The system will need to “dramatically” accelerate a redesign aimed at increasing collaborations between schools while cutting costs, Chancellor Dan Greenstein said.

Pa.’s state universities facing immediate hit of up to $100 million as lawmaker floats closures as worst-case scenario

by Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline

April 15, 2020

House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R., Lancaster) accused Democrats of not being willing to compromise.

With Pa. mired in coronavirus crisis, state lawmakers bicker about business shutdown but find no agreement

by Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline

April 8, 2020

So far, more than 890,000 Pennsylvanians have filed for unemployment. With many unable to pay their bills, advocates and public defenders are bracing for a surge in evictions.

Pa.'s high court extends eviction moratorium as coronavirus shutdowns lead to record unemployment

by Cynthia Fernandez of Spotlight PA and Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline

April 1, 2020

The House held its first remote session Tuesday, with members who aren’t in leadership allowed to vote by text or email. Still, approximately one third of members came to the Capitol.

Pa. lawmakers approve $50 million in emergency coronavirus funding for needed medical supplies

by Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline

March 25, 2020

About 70 House members — including about 50 Republicans and 20 Democrats, with some sitting side-by-side — were on the floor to consider several bills.

Pa. lawmakers gather at Capitol despite remote voting and calls for ‘social distancing’

by Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline

March 24, 2020

The legislature is better prepared than many state agencies to maintain public access, one expert said, as it has existing technology to support live-streaming.

Pa. legislature pledges transparency as it prepares to vote remotely on coronavirus relief

by Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline

March 24, 2020

Lawmakers are targeting Gov. Tom Wolf's emergency powers, paid sick leave, and more.

Evictions, student loans, PSSAs, and more: What Pa. lawmakers are proposing in response to the coronavirus

by Cynthia Fernandez of Spotlight PA and Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline

March 20, 2020

The House met Monday to temporarily change its rules so members can submit their votes to party leaders and committee chairs.

Pa. Senate approves remote voting rule in response to the coronavirus

by Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline

March 17, 2020

The state House on Monday passed temporary rules allowing members to vote remotely to party leaders, though those leaders will still be required to appear in person in the Capitol to formally consider legislation.

Pennsylvania legislature will vote remotely as coronavirus spreads

by Gillian McGoldrick

March 16, 2020

Elections officials said they are planning to report to their assigned polling locations on Tuesday, prepared with wipes and gloves.

Three Pa. special elections will go on as planned Tuesday despite the coronavirus

by Gillian McGoldrick of LNP | LancasterOnline

March 14, 2020

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