“The city has an opportunity for a smart restart and to reimagine our city and our neighborhoods," the resolution states.
"I believe every member of our body is here to accomplish more on behalf of the people who have sent us here," Cutler said Monday.
Many Republican state lawmakers, however, have not always agreed with the governor’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
During a stop in Darby, Joe Biden called on the president to "wake up" and take action.
State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe unveiled articles of impeachment against Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday, citing his handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
In April, Rep. Matthew Bradford, a Democrat, attempted to help frontline workers by proposing an amendment to a Republican bill that, if passed, would have increased the minimum wage for essential workers to $15 an hour.
The Republican-majority state legislature approved a resolution they believe will reopen businesses across the state. It may not be that simple.
Turzai played an active role in campaigns, helping the Republican party expand its majority, and was a forceful opponent of Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.
“We're going to stay here until you act,” said Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Philadelphia. “This is our moment to say, ‘Enough is enough.’”
“Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try. Instead, he tries to divide us.”
