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Watchdog group calls on Wolf, state officials to ‘terminate’ contract with anti-abortion organization
In a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Department of Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller, the group, the Campaign for Accountability, says Real Alternatives has misappropriated public funds and exploited a state program.
As cases grow, human service workers say they can’t use COVID-19 leave offered to other state employees
“The rules apply to everyone except the [county assistance officers], that’s what I’m gathering,” a state official familiar with their situation said.
Sent back to work, state human service workers say their offices aren’t prepared for the coronavirus
Workers sent back to work included employees working in four southeast counties that Wolf had previously shut down over coronavirus concerns, according to internal emails viewed by the Capital-Star.
‘We can do better’ Wolf’s Council on Reform finds
Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday provided the first progress report on the administration’s ongoing efforts to protect Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable residents. The council found that the Commonwealth could improve in two key areas: empowering the workforce and creating access to those who need services. “The goal is to ensure that every human being is treated […]