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PA Governor’s budget proposal pushes for aid for schools, college debt

Wednesday, February 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — As part of his new state budget proposal, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he wants to create a major new program for college scholarships, require public schools to provide full-day kindergarten, and pump $1 billion into cleaning up lead and... Read More.

Man in Western PA gunned down while walking with 5-year-old relative

Wednesday, February 5 by wcednews

Wilkinsburg, PA (AP) — Authorities in western Pennsylvania are seeking a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man who was gunned down while walking with a 5-year-old relative. Allegheny County police say the 23-year-old pulled the boy out of the way of the gunfire... Read More.

Results are in: 2019 PA bear season sets new state record

Wednesday, February 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania hunters took 4,653 black bears this past fall, setting a new state record bear harvest. In 2018, the bear harvest was 3,153, 11th best all-time, but also the lowest bear harvest in the past 11 years. So, the overall bear harvest... Read More.

No reported cases of Coronavirus in PA, risk remains low

Tuesday, February 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine reminded Pennsylvanians that the threat from 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) remains low. While there have been 11 confirmed cases in the United States, there are no confirmed cases in Pennsylvania currently. “We are in constant communication with... Read More.

Holiday hangover: Credit card statements for holiday shopping cause buyer’s remorse

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – December credit card statements are likely arriving in mailboxes across the country this week and it may leave some consumers with holiday shopping remorse. ConsumerAffairs.com surveyed which states had the worst “holiday hangover” and were regretting the amount of money they spent... Read More.

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 Governor’s budget proposal pushes for aid for schools, college debt

Man in Western PA gunned down while walking with 5-year-old relative

Results are in: 2019 PA bear season sets new state record

No reported cases of Coronavirus in PA, risk remains low

Holiday hangover: Credit card statements for holiday shopping cause buyer’s remorse

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

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