Wolf seeks $145M fund shift to help businesses with pandemic

[TexasTowelie]

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday proposed spending $145 million in reserves from a worker's compensation fund to help the hardest-hit businesses cope with the raging coronavirus pandemic.

The Democratic governor's plan requires a vote from the Republican-majority Legislature to appropriate the money, and there has been no deal to accomplish that.

Wolf said he wants the money to go out in the form of grants to businesses that have been most harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, among them restaurants, bars and gyms.

During an online news conference, Wolf said people were worn out by the pandemic, even as vaccines are starting to be administered.

Read more: https://theeagle.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/wolf-seeks-145m-fund-shift-to-help-businesses-with-pandemic/article_fff982ce-4d8e-500f-981d-edecdcf1ae49.html
(Bryan-College Station Eagle)

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

1. K&R.

Thank goodness we've had Wolf throughout these past few years, and especially this past year.

Who will take his place?

[TexasTowelie]

2. While they have different styles, I think that Lt. Gov. Fetterman shows leadership.

I think that there is a good pool of Democrats to step up to the plate such as Conor Lamb.