State News

DMVA: Veterans benefits continue to be available during COVID-19

Monday, April 20 by wcednews

Annville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) wants to assure veterans that state and federal benefits processing are still on-going. The DMVA and the Federal VA both continue to work remotely to provide veterans’ information, enroll for benefits, and... Read More.

Gov. Wolf unveils plan for Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 recovery

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf says that Pennsylvania has managed to avoid the worst of the pandemic and it’s now time to start talking about a gradual reopening of the state’s battered economy. Wolf on Friday offered a set of guiding principles on... Read More.

PA SNAP recipients get extra emergency benefit payment for April

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania has expanded the amount of money SNAP (food stamp) recipients can receive, which could help them purchase more groceries at once and avoid additional trips to the store. Recipients will get a one-time benefit payment in April. The amount received... Read More.

Safety is top priority for upcoming turkey season

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The extension of cabin-fever brought on by the coronavirus blues has hunters across Pennsylvania looking forward to the start of spring turkey season. Hunting turkeys in Penn’s Woods will be different this year because of COVID-19, particularly during the youth spring turkey... Read More.

Bill to reopen some PA businesses passes in House and Senate, Wolf expected to veto

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - A piece of legislation has that could reopen some business in PA that have closed due to coronavirus precautions has passed in both the House and the Senate. Senate Bill 613 now goes to the Governor's desk to either be signed... Read More.

No timetable for non-essential businesses to reopen in PA

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf says he has not set any timetable for allowing nonessential businesses to reopen or people to leave their homes. The governor insisted Thursday that Pennsylvania has not made enough progress to “declare victory” over the coronavirus and ease... Read More.

Masks required for customers and employees in PA, according to new order

Thursday, April 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Many Pennsylvania commercial buildings that serve the public will now be required to make sure customers wear masks, and deny entry to anyone who refuses. Under an order signed Wednesday by the state health secretary, employees will also have to wear... Read More.

House of Reps pass bills for more transparency about COVID-19 business closures

Wednesday, April 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The state House advanced two pieces of legislation designed to keep Pennsylvania jobs competitive with neighboring states during the COVID-19 pandemic, while offering local governments and their constituents some flexibility during the pandemic. State Reps. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria)... Read More.

Gov. Wolf thanks Pennsylvanians for sacrifices during coronavirus pandemic

Wednesday, April 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Monday night, Governor Tom Wolf updated the public on Pennsylvania’s response to the 2019 novel coronavirus. The following are his prepared remarks: “My fellow Pennsylvanians, thank you for joining me. I want to talk with you about where we are with this... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 24,199 confirmed cases in PA, 524 deaths

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 13, that there are 1,366 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 24,199. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania now have cases of COVID-19. The department also reported... Read More.

DMVA: Veterans benefits continue to be available during COVID-19

Gov. Wolf unveils plan for Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 recovery

PA SNAP recipients get extra emergency benefit payment for April

Safety is top priority for upcoming turkey season

Bill to reopen some PA businesses passes in House and Senate, Wolf expected to veto

No timetable for non-essential businesses to reopen in PA

House of Reps pass bills for more transparency about COVID-19 business closures

Gov. Wolf thanks Pennsylvanians for sacrifices during coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 Update: 24,199 confirmed cases in PA, 524 deaths

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