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Gov. Wolf vetoes bid to block all-electric building codes in Pennsylvania

The Democratic governor said the legislation takes away “local decision-making” from municipalities that are looking to address climate change.

By The Associated Press

Governor Tom Wolf vetoes bills on poll watchers, transgender athletes in Pennsylvania

“This bill undermines the integrity of our election process and encourages voter intimidation.”

By The Associated Press

Pennsylvania Republicans eye referendums to get past vetoes

Democrats see Republicans as being emboldened by last month’s voter approvals, and increasingly willing to use the strategy in the future to get around a Wolf veto.

By Marc Levy/The Associated Press

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Updated: 2020-04-22 09:00:47

Pa. governor to veto bill that places restrictions on abortion telemedicine

The bill would ban doctors from using telemedicine for any drug on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy list.
By Ed Mahon/Spotlight PA

Governor Wolf plans to veto natural gas manufacturing tax credit

Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s spokesman said Wednesday the governor thinks such projects should be evaluated on an individual basis but would be open to considering specific projects.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press


Updated: 2019-11-21 17:38:39

Governor vetoes bill outlawing abortions over Down syndrome

Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor is vetoing a bill that would prohibit abortions because of a prenatal Down syndrome, a day after it passed the Republican-controlled Legislature.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press
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