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News: Friday, June 26

Twelve Pennsylvania counties are turning “green” on Friday, June 26, leaving Lebanon County the only one in the “yellow” phase.

Twelve Pennsylvania counties are turning "green" on Friday, June 26, leaving Lebanon County the only one in the "yellow" phase.
Twelve Pennsylvania counties are turning "green" on Friday, June 26, leaving Lebanon County the only one in the "yellow" phase.

Headlines for Friday, June 26, 2020:

Lancaster County goes 'green': It was among a dozen counties that changed over at midnight, leaving Lebanon County, where commissioners acted to reopen ahead of the state's timetable, as the sole county still in the yellow phase. (Source: ABC 27)

Joe Biden visits Lancaster: The Democratic presidential candidate said he has to win Pennsylvania in the November election and that he doesn't yet have a shortlist for vice president. (Source: WGAL)

Conestoga View leads state in nursing home Covid-19 deaths: Problems include crowding, lack of tests and protective equipment, and conflicting guidance.  (Source: LNP)

National roundup: The Trump administration asks the U.S. Supreme Court to nullify the Affordable Care Act. (Source: AP) U.S. House passes police reform (Source: NBC News) and plans vote today on D.C. statehood. (Source: NPR)  Supreme Court upholds expedited removal of asylum seekers. (Source: ABC News) States rethink reopening as Covid-19 surges. (Source: Forbes)