Bills sending thousands back to work in Pennsylvania headed to governor’s desk

Published May 15, 2020 6:00pm ET



State lawmakers dropped a stack of bills on Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk Thursday that would send tens of thousands back to work amid the pandemic-induced economic shutdown.

Among the workers prioritized in legislation signed off by Republican majorities in both chambers are hair stylists, barbers, real estate agents, car dealers, animal groomers and messengers, among others – all workers who found themselves idle when Wolf closed nonessential businesses in March. Lawn and garden centers and manufacturing operations would also receive waivers alongside big box stores that Republicans argue fulfill the same needs.

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