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Gov. Wolf vetoes bills that would open barber shops, salons early

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf vetoed three bills related to the state’s response to COVID-19, especially concerning barber shops, hair and nail salons, and manufacturing. Gov. Wolf says those bills violate the separation of powers and make other changes that go against the administration’s... Read More.

Pennsylvania releases data on COVID-19 cases by long-term care facility

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Nearly 50 Pennsylvania nursing homes have reported 20 or more deaths related to COVID-19. That's according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the state Department of Health. Nursing homes and personal care homes have struggled for months to contain the virus, with... Read More.

Real estate industry may conduct limited business in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that starting May 19, businesses and employees in the real estate industry may conduct limited business-related activities statewide and provided guidance for this industry to operate in red phase and yellow phase counties. Governor Amendment to... Read More.

PEMA, National Guard play major role in the COVID-19 fight in PA

Tuesday, May 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – When it comes to a crisis, preparedness is everything. Recently, Governor Tom Wolf stressed the critical roles the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and PA National Guard play in coordinating the state’s preparedness and response to COVID-19. He was joined at a... Read More.

Today is the deadline to register to vote in PA primary elections

Monday, May 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you are not already registered to vote, today is your last chance to register before the primary election, which was pushed back until June 2 due to COVID-19 concerns. You can register or check to see if you're registered at Read More.

Highway fatalities at new low in 2019 in Pennsylvania

Monday, May 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that statewide highway fatalities reached a new low in 2019, dropping to 1,059, the lowest since record keeping began in 1928 and 131 less than in 2018. "While this is certainly good news, even... Read More.

PA distributes second shipment of drug to help treat COVID-19 patients

Saturday, May 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The PA Department of Health distributed the second shipment of the investigational antiviral medication, remdesivir, to treat patients in the hospital with COVID-19. On Friday, 1,548 doses of medication were sent today to 21 hospitals, and a second shipment of 6,390... Read More.

12 more counties move in yellow phase starting May 22

Saturday, May 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced 12 additional Pennsylvania counties will move to the yellow phase of reopening at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 22. Those counties include Adams, Beaver, Carbon, Columbia, Cumberland, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Wayne, and York. Twenty-four counties moved... Read More.

Springtime alert: Do not disturb young wildlife

Saturday, May 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Whether in their backyards or high on a mountain, it’s almost certain Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife this time of year. While some young animals might appear to be abandoned, usually they are not. It’s likely their mothers are watching over them... Read More.

Legislation for reopening businesses heads to Gov. Wolf’s desk

Friday, May 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House has sent to the governor’s desk these three key pieces of legislation to potentially be signed into law. • House Bill 2388 - would reopen auto dealerships, hair salons, barbershops, lawn and garden centers, pet groomers, messenger services and manufacturing. •... Read More.

Gov. Wolf vetoes bills that would open barber shops, salons early

Pennsylvania releases data on COVID-19 cases by long-term care facility

Real estate industry may conduct limited business in Pennsylvania

PEMA, National Guard play major role in the COVID-19 fight in PA

Today is the deadline to register to vote in PA primary elections

Highway fatalities at new low in 2019 in Pennsylvania

PA distributes second shipment of drug to help treat COVID-19 patients

12 more counties move in yellow phase starting May 22

Springtime alert: Do not disturb young wildlife

Legislation for reopening businesses heads to Gov. Wolf’s desk

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