The Pennsylvania House of Representatives failed to override the governor’s veto of House Bill 2513, which would have reversed many of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants.

As he said he would, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf today vetoed a bill that would have rolled back many of the COVID-19 safety restrictions at bars and restaurants that his administration has put into place.

While Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has said he intends to veto the measure, House Bill 2513 has passed through the state legislature, to the applause of restaurant industry representatives.

Pennsylvania’s self-certification plan for restaurants begins today. Restaurants may increase their dining capacity from the current 25% restriction to 50% if they certify online that they are adhering to all COVID-19 preventative measures.

Starting Monday bars and restaurants in Pennsylvania can operate at 50% capacity, and they’ll be able to serve alcohol until 11 p.m.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement Tuesday that restaurants can return to 50% seating capacity starting Sept. 21 is giving with one hand but taking away with the other, industry leaders complained.

Saying the COVID-19 pandemic has made the issue more important than ever, Gov. Tom Wolf called on the general assembly to pass legislation for paid sick and family leave time.

Dozens of Greater Lehigh Valley businesses and service agencies with employees on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, received part of $50 million in state grants to provide those workers with hazard pay.

Stephen Tang, president and CEO of Orasure, told Lehigh Valley Business the company expects to add 177 employees to the payroll, largely in manufacturing, quality control and regulatory affairs.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf today announced another $53 million in financial support for child care providers.