A muzzled Wolf
Posted on 08/14/2020 5:59:34 PM PDT by lightman
Gov. Tom Wolf, who withheld $12.8 million in federal money from Lebanon County because it violated his closure orders, said the county will receive the money — and use $2.8 million to promote the benefits of face maks.
The governor and county announced they’d reached the agreement regarding the CARES Act money that calls for the county to launch a campaign to “emphasize the importance of wearing face masks to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect lives,” according to a release from the administration.
In May, Commissioners Robert Phillips and Bill Ames voted to put Lebanon in the yellow phase of reopening before Gov. Wolf gave the go-ahead. The county was eventually the last to be moved into the “green phase,” by the state.
The CARES Act money, which was channeled to counties through the state Department of Community and Economic Development, was intended to help individuals and businesses cope with the economic turmoil created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This agreement settles the lawsuit filed by the county last month seeking the money.
“Throughout the process, I have remained committed to helping the people of Lebanon County and we have found a solution to directly inject nearly $13 million into the community,” Wolf said in a news release. “My hope is the money will help businesses to succeed and pay workers and allow important local organizations to provide vital services that people need.”
Here’s how that $12.8 million will be distributed:
$1,000,000 Municipal Government/School District for expenses/reimbursement for COVID-related costs $3,000,000 Small Business Grants and PPE distribution (under 100 employees) $2,250,000 Grants and PPE to tourism-related business and County Fair $2,000,000 Grants and PPE to non-profit 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) organizations $1,500,000 Economic Development Corp efforts/forward Lebanon Promotions/Large Biz $250,000 Behavioral Health/Substance Use/ Suicide Prevention Treatment Cost $2,800,000 Campaign to promote universal mask-wearing
Lebanon County commissioners issued a news release confirming the agreement.
“The Commissioners urge all residents of Lebanon County to follow all of the Administration’s recommended practices to mitigate the impact of COVID 19 in our community,” the release said.
A muzzled Wolf
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So, who else is getting paid? Your local health scare providers? Now we know the truth. Money for mandates. Nothing new. Flu vax compliance is tied to medicare reimbursement. Ala obamacare. Lots of money for mandates in that one.
Nothing quite like being “held hostage” by the governor of your own state.
But then again, this is the guy that put the “he-shit-it” in as health czar.
A guy who runs around dressed as a woman, a deadbeat dad and who cut his own junk off when the docs wouldn’t do it based on his mental condition. Insanity.
Liberalism is a chronic, no-cure mental disease. They prove it every single day.
2.8 millions to promote masks? This is funding for a Marxist org probably that has nothing to do with health
Gangster government
That Wolf needs a catch and relocate task force on his a$$.
“2.8 millions to promote masks? This is funding for a Marxist org probably that has nothing to do with health”
"Knock Knock" at residence door in Lebanon County.
"Ma'am we notice you're without a mask tonite."
"Why yes I am, I was just doing the dishes, have I done something wrong?"
"Well yes you have. Masks are required. It's for your own good. So is this Biden 2020 yard sign. If you don't want us to come back and issue a citation you just need this sign in your yard"
"A dapper diaper"
The Founder of Masks4all works for the World Economic Forum....the same group promoting “The Great Reset” to change all western economies to socialism, implement the Green New Deal, etc.
” $12.8 million “ VS common sense...
I know who’ll win LOL!
Keep following the money.
What's a mak?
Is this a way for Lebanon County to do an end run on Wolf? Maybe spend $2.8 million on MAK Grills? Have a big cookout?
Please enlighten me; are masks required outdoors as well as indoors (stores, etc.) in PA? If you are simply walking your dog, riding your bike or taking a walk in the neighborhood, is a mask required? Thanks.
Masks are required outdoors ONLY when it is “not possible to practice social distancing”—but that phrase seldom makes it into news stories.
“Social distancing” does NOT include persons in one’s own household.
The Co. had a death rate of .03% of reported cases.
What an absolute worthless nitwit lunatic loser . How pathetic many of our “leaders “ are . Pathetic .
Leaders who are clueless nitwits and weakling sheeple are a pathetically worthless combo.
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