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Restrictions to be lifted in more PA counties

Friday, May 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will announce that more counties can see some of his tightest pandemic restrictions lifted, as counties and lawmakers pressure him to ease his orders. In a telephone news conference Thursday with reporters, Wolf said he will make his... Read More.

State Police encouraging following COVID guidelines instead of legal action

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police have said that their goal isn't to file charges or arrest anyone for violating COVID-19 restrictions, but rather educate and encourage people to follow guidelines. However, if the situation evolves something urgent, such as an altercation or someone who... Read More.

PennDOT will use existing photos for renewing driver’s licenses

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that PennDOT will use existing photos on file for customers who renew their driver's license and identification card. "Using a customer's existing photo will help limit the number of people in our driver and photo... Read More.

AG CHAIN Act could give federal tax holiday to all essential employees in food and ag

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Howard, PA — Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) introduced the Assistance and Gratitude for Coronavirus Heroes in Agribusiness who are Invaluable to the Nation, or the AG CHAIN Act. The bill is an extension of the previously introduced GROCER Act. The... Read More.

Pennsylvanians given protections from foreclosures and evictions through July 10

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Although renters and homeowners need to continue making monthly payments in most cases to the landlords or mortgages, Pennsylvanians who find themselves in a tough housing situation due to COVID-19 and financial hardships now have some protection from foreclosure or eviction. Governor... Read More.

Consistent COVID-19 testing planned for nursing home residents, employees

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg. PA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor has opened criminal investigations into several nursing homes amid a coronavirus outbreak that has killed 2,600 nursing home residents. Nursing home deaths account for more than two-thirds of the state's death toll. The attorney general’s office isn't saying... Read More.

House of Reps introduces Senior Protection Act for nursing homes

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Responding to published reports and finally released data regarding COVID-19 deaths occurring among Pennsylvanians living in the state’s nursing home facilities, personal care homes and assisted living residences, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Reps. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny) and... Read More.

Gov. Wolf threatens consequences for counties that defy orders and reopen early

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is attacking elected officials making plans to reopen in defiance of his shutdown orders as cowards deserting the pandemic battlefield. Wolf threatened Monday to block aid to rebellious counties in an escalating political fight over his administration’s... Read More.

House Republicans fire back at Wolf for reopening comments

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – House Republican leaders issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s comments on reopening efforts across Pennsylvania today: “Name calling is beneath the dignity of the office of the governor. “Millions of Pennsylvanians are unemployed, millions more have children who are... Read More.

PennDOT reopens indoor facilities at three more rest areas

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reopening indoor facilities at three additional rest areas statewide. PennDOT’s rest areas were temporarily closed statewide on March 17 in response to Governor Tom Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding COVID-19 to ensure that proper safety and... Read More.

Restrictions to be lifted in more PA counties

State Police encouraging following COVID guidelines instead of legal action

PennDOT will use existing photos for renewing driver’s licenses

AG CHAIN Act could give federal tax holiday to all essential employees in food and ag

Pennsylvanians given protections from foreclosures and evictions through July 10

Consistent COVID-19 testing planned for nursing home residents, employees

House of Reps introduces Senior Protection Act for nursing homes

Gov. Wolf threatens consequences for counties that defy orders and reopen early

House Republicans fire back at Wolf for reopening comments

PennDOT reopens indoor facilities at three more rest areas

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