State News

Wolf Administration says “no” to Medicaid block grant; announces Medicaid Work Supports initiative

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf says Pennsylvania won't apply for a Medicaid block grant proposed by President Donald Trump's administration that would include a limit on how much the federal government contributes. Wolf said Thursday's Trump administration proposal could lead to cuts in... Read More.

Purple paint stripes now mean “no trespassing” in PA

Friday, January 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (Game Commission) – Landowners who post their properties now have the option of using purple paint rather than signs to alert others that lands are private and trespassing isn’t permitted. House Bill 1772, which was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf in... Read More.

Philadelphia changes to City of Sisterly Love to honor 19th Amendment

Friday, January 31 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA (AP) — Philadelphia, otherwise known as the City of Brotherly Love, has changed its nickname in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. The city's honorary nickname will be the City of Sisterly Love until the end of 2020. Councilwoman Katherine... Read More.

Gov. Wolf once again proposes minimum wage increase to $12 an hour

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Once again, Governor Tom Wolf is renewing his call to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $12 an hour with a pathway to $15. Later this week, the governor’s plan to extend overtime pay eligibility to 82,000 more workers will be considered by... Read More.

45 people, including 2 in our area, charged in statewide welfare fraud investigation

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Two women in our area, one from Clarion County and another from Jefferson County, were charged in a statewide welfare fraud investigation. The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 45 individuals during the month of December 2019.... Read More.

PA officials remind how to prepare for and respond to emergencies

Monday, January 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego, alongside Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director, Randy Padfield and officials from West Hanover Township Fire Department are encouraging local leaders, first responders, businesses and residents to learn more about the concept of Community Risk Reduction (CRR)... Read More.

PA House Speaker Mike Turzai to retire after three terms

Saturday, January 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) - Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai will not run for reelection in a critical year when Democrats are aiming to take control of the chamber. The Republican speaker made the announcement Thursday at his office in his suburban Pittsburgh district. Turzai became... Read More.

Former Steeler Antonio Brown to appear before Florida judge

Saturday, January 25 by wcednews

Broward County, FL - NFL free agent Antonio Brown is expected to appear before a Florida judge in bond court after a night behind bars. Brown turned himself in late Thursday night at the Broward County Jail. His lawyer said Brown is innocent of the charges,... Read More.

Philadelphia mayor: Mummers Parade “in jeopardy” for repeated blackface

Saturday, January 25 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA (AP) - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has warned residents he will end the city's annual Mummers Parade if organizers don't curtail participants' inappropriate behavior, including blackface. Kenney's spokesperson says the mayor sent a letter Tuesday to the organizers of the four Mummers divisions... Read More.

Jefferson and Indiana County fire/ambulance companies awarded $267,970 in state funding

Friday, January 24 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - Fire and ambulance companies in Jefferson and Indiana Counties will get thousands of dollars in funding for each company via the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that 23 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout Jefferson and Indiana... Read More.

Wolf Administration says “no” to Medicaid block grant; announces Medicaid Work Supports initiative

Purple paint stripes now mean “no trespassing” in PA

Philadelphia changes to City of Sisterly Love to honor 19th Amendment

Gov. Wolf once again proposes minimum wage increase to $12 an hour

45 people, including 2 in our area, charged in statewide welfare fraud investigation

PA officials remind how to prepare for and respond to emergencies

PA House Speaker Mike Turzai to retire after three terms

Former Steeler Antonio Brown to appear before Florida judge

Philadelphia mayor: Mummers Parade “in jeopardy” for repeated blackface

Jefferson and Indiana County fire/ambulance companies awarded $267,970 in state funding

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