State News

Rep. Thompson introduces HEALTH Act for telehealth services

Friday, June 12 by wcednews

Howard, PA — Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced the bipartisan Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth, or the HEALTH Act. The bill will codify Medicare reimbursement for community health centers and rural health clinics for telehealth services. The COVID-19 pandemic... Read More.

Auditor General DePasquale calls for new criminal justice reforms

Friday, June 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today said Pennsylvania could potentially save millions of taxpayer dollars and make society safer and stronger by continuing to reform the state’s criminal justice system. DePasquale released a special report outlining 18 recommendations to encourage continued bipartisan interest... Read More.

Wolf and lawmakers clash over emergency declaration

Thursday, June 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the GOP-controlled Legislature are heading toward a legal clash over the emergency declaration he issued at the beginning of the pandemic. Lawmakers voted to end it, Wolf insisted he holds veto power and business owners are... Read More.

Former House of Reps member for Clarion area, McIlhattan, passes away at 75

Thursday, June 11 by wcednews

Knox, PA – Fred McIlhattan, who had represented the 63rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (for the Clarion, Armstrong, and Forest County area) from 1997 through 2008, passed away Wednesday morning. He was 75. He suffered a heart attack while riding his bike at... Read More.

PA Senate and House pass resolution to end COVID-19 emergency declaration

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The PA House of Representatives and State Senate have both passed resolutions to end the COVID-19 emergency declaration for Pennsylvania. The Senate passed it 31-19, and the House passed it 121-81. According to Republican leadership, under the Pennsylvania Constitution (section... Read More.

PA State Police make statement on racial inequalities and injustice

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police are speaking out about the protests against police brutality and racial inequalities. Read the full statement from PSP Colonel Robert Evanchick: Instances of police brutality and misconduct exist in the United States of America. It is the responsibility of the leaders... Read More.

$225 million in grants for PA small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — Pennsylvania is offering a $225 million statewide grant program to support small businesses that were impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis and subsequent business closure order. Please note: The application and requirements are still being finalized. We will add more information... Read More.

More COVID-19 data available on new PA enhanced dashboard

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania and the Wolf administration launched an enhanced dashboard to pull Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 data and information together to inform Pennsylvanians. The dashboard further enhances data on demographics of cases, demographics of deaths and the reopening status. View the fullscreen... Read More.

All PA counties now in either yellow or green phase

Monday, June 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Every county in Pennsylvania is now either in the yellow or green phase, and the most strict regulations have been lifted. Officials are now focusing on what life will look like after the green phase. Gov. Tom Wolf says testing will be... Read More.

Amid protests, PA addresses police reform and accountability

Friday, June 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – After meeting with leaders in Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Governor Tom Wolf announced several actions to improve law enforcement relations with the community and strengthen training and accountability. “Today, I am taking steps to address concerns about community relations with law enforcement as... Read More.