emergency powers

The ballot questions were widely seen as a referendum on the Wolf administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

"Many of these disasters, while often short-lived, have long and complex recovery periods lasting weeks, months, and in some cases, years or decades.”

The legislature gave Cuomo the powers nearly a year ago, in early March of 2020. But now, many say, it’s time to end them.

“Crucial information should never be withheld from entities that are empowered to pursue oversight. This was always about getting the truth and allowing information to guide our response."