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PA Supreme Court Throws Out Statewide School Mask Mandate | WDIY Local News

WDIY | By Sarit Laschinsky

Published December 10, 2021 at 8:13 PM EST

Two days after hearing oral arguments, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Friday struck down the statewide school mask mandate issued by Governor Tom Wolf’s administration in August. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

(Original air-date: 12/10/21)

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Sarit "Siri" Laschinsky was WDIY's News and Public Affairs Director until 2023.

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