Governor Tom Wolf will call on the General Assembly to protect renters and homeowners from eviction and foreclosure. No Pennsylvanian should be forced out of their home due to the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the CDC’s announcement of a nationwide eviction ban for many renters, additional action is needed at the state level to ensure all Pennsylvanians are protected. Protecting Pennsylvanians from eviction and foreclosure will ensure that families can remain in their homes and help us preserve the public health.

Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman will urge the General Assembly to take up the legalization of adult-use cannabis. Legalization of adult-use cannabis will provide a new revenue stream to direct toward economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling additional funding for grants for historically disadvantaged businesses. Legalization will also create more outlets for important restorative justice programs in the commonwealth.

Governor Tom Wolf will call on the General Assembly to protect renters and homeowners from eviction and foreclosure. No Pennsylvanian should be forced out of their home due to the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Protecting Pennsylvanians from eviction and foreclosure will ensure that families can remain in their homes and help us protect the public health.

Governor Tom Wolf will call on the General Assembly to support Pennsylvania families by passing legislation providing paid sick leave for Pennsylvania workers. Pennsylvanians shouldn’t have to choose between their job and their health, especially during a pandemic. Paid sick leave for workers will help Pennsylvanians protect themselves, their families and their communities. The governor will also announce a new paid family leave policy for Commonwealth employees under his jurisdiction.

Governor Tom Wolf will call on the General Assembly to pass proposals to ensure the safety and security of elections in Pennsylvania. These proposals, which provide for improvements to the mail-in ballot process, will help Pennsylvanians vote safely and allow counties to establish efficient procedures to process those votes.