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PennDOT survey: Most people wear seat belt, drive sober, but could be distracted

Saturday, August 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking motorists' input on traffic safety and driving behaviors through its annual online Highway Safety Survey found at www.PennDOT.gov/Safety. "Safety is our top priority and we value continued public engagement in making our roadways... Read More.

PA officials talk COVID-19 election concerns, mail-in ballot safety

Friday, July 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – During a Facebook Live Chat, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale hosted David Thornburgh, president and CEO of the non-partisan Committee of Seventy, to discuss how COVID-19 could impact the November general election. They discussed the importance of ensuring there are enough poll workers... Read More.

Please fill out your 2020 Census if you haven’t already

Friday, July 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - If you haven't already, please fill out your 2020 Census as soon as possible so Pennsylvania can accurately count how many residents we have, which will in turn decide our federal funding and representatives. It takes about 5 minutes to respond to... Read More.

26 COVID-19 warnings issued to PA restaurants earlier this week

Friday, July 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Liquor Control Enforcement Officers issued one notice of violation and 26 warnings for failing to follow COVID-19 requirements, such as enough spacing in between seating, having employees wear masks while working, and limiting the occupancy of the building. Those numbers for this two-day... Read More.

New bill could allow states, counties more time to spend CARES Act funds

Thursday, July 30 by wcednews

Washington, DC — A new bill, sponsored in part by local representative Glenn GT Thompson, could allow states and municipalities to have a little more time to decide how to spent their CARES Act coronavirus relief funds. U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Madeline... Read More.

House of Reps hear from restaurants and bars about effects of COVID-19 regulations

Wednesday, July 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House Majority Policy Committee invited restaurant and bar owners and groups representing those businesses to talk about how COVID-19 regulations have impacted their companies. Business owners from around the state spoke out about what struggles they've faced during a hearing in... Read More.

Dr. Rachel Levine addresses transphobic comments toward LGBTQ community

Wednesday, July 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine yesterday addressed the transphobic comments directed towards the LGBTQ community in Pennsylvania. This is partially in response to a post made on Facebook by the Bloomsburg Fair mocking Dr. Levine. The post involved photos of a... Read More.

Destroy and don’t plant any unsolicited, mislabeled seeds you get in the mail

Wednesday, July 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today warned consumers to properly discard and report unordered and mislabeled seeds shipped from overseas. Consumers nationwide have received seeds in packages labeled as jewelry. These seeds may contain plant diseases, weeds or invasive plants that could harm Pennsylvania’s... Read More.

Restaurant owners invited to discuss struggles with PA House leaders

Tuesday, July 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House Majority Policy Committee is going to be discussing the COVID-19 regulations' impacts on small businesses, particularly bars and restaurants. Business owners from around the state will be speaking out about what struggles they've faced during a hearing in Harrisburg today... Read More.

PA Game Commission unveils new CWD plan, involves hunters

Tuesday, July 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a new plan for battling what many consider the biggest wildlife-management challenge of the 21st century. And it’s counting on hunters to help put it into action. Acting at its quarterly meeting today, the agency’s Board of Commissioners unanimously... Read More.

PennDOT survey: Most people wear seat belt, drive sober, but could be distracted

PA officials talk COVID-19 election concerns, mail-in ballot safety

Please fill out your 2020 Census if you haven’t already

New bill could allow states, counties more time to spend CARES Act funds

House of Reps hear from restaurants and bars about effects of COVID-19 regulations

Dr. Rachel Levine addresses transphobic comments toward LGBTQ community

Destroy and don’t plant any unsolicited, mislabeled seeds you get in the mail

Restaurant owners invited to discuss struggles with PA House leaders

PA Game Commission unveils new CWD plan, involves hunters

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