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Sen. John Yudichak, I-Swoyersville
				&#8226; &ldquo;Crisis demands collaboration, and House Resolution 836 and Senate Bill 1166 would simply set the stage for a collaborative framework that requires our elected leaders to work together to protect and empower citizens in the face of this emergency and all future emergencies.&rdquo;
				&#8226; &ldquo;We have worked together to drive much needed pandemic-related resources to our nursing homes, our hospitals, and our communities; however, far too often the Administration has opted for unilateral action that pushes the boundaries of its legal authority under an emergency declaration.&rdquo;
				Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township 
				&#8226; &ldquo;As has been shown by unfortunate circumstances in long-term care facilities and at least one veterans&rsquo; home, the administration&rsquo;s decisions are far from infallible. The governor has proved unwilling to consider community or legislative voices urging him to adjust his approach when errors in judgment or harmful consequences become apparent.&rdquo;
				Rep. Aaron Kaufer, R-Kingston
				&#8226; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s time to start opening up our small businesses safely, keeping CDC guidelines of wearing masks and social distancing in place.&rdquo;
				Rep. Mike Carroll, D-Avoca
				&#8226; &ldquo;For those with a professional license, the uncertainty created by the resolution is very problematic,&rdquo; Carroll said. &ldquo;The inability for those of us in Harrisburg to coordinate our efforts and provide clear guidance is disappointing.&rdquo;
				&#8226; Rep. Tarah Toohil, R-Butler Township
				&ldquo;For too long, the people of Pennsylvania have been denied their rights to assemble, contract and worship. We have the highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression.&rdquo;
				Rep. Eddie Day pashisnki, D-Wilkes-Barre
				&#8226; &ldquo;Of course, we all want our lives to return to the way it was, we want our lives back and our businesses back and because of the steps taken by the governor to save lives, we did not experience the high death rates of New York and New Jersey.&rdquo;
				&#8226; Pashinski said if HR836 were to stand, Pennsylvania would be the only state out of 50 to remove the emergency declaration.
				&ldquo;Those 49 other states know they will lose a tremendous amount of state aid. Once removed, Pennsylvania would risk losing $1.5 billion in federal dollars desperately needed to provide services, personnel and materials to our citizens.&rdquo;

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Pa. emergency declaration: What local legislators are saying