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Low-income Pennsylvanians may be missing out on PA tax refunds of $100 or more

Saturday, February 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — There are more than 118,000 low-income Pennsylvanians who may be missing out on state tax refunds of $100 or more, the Department of Revenue announced. These refunds totaling an estimated $30.2 million are available through the commonwealth's Tax... Read More.

Poultry owners warned to protect against highly pathogenic avian influenza

Saturday, February 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal Health and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds within the United States. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reminds Pennsylvanians to stay vigilant and review biosecurity... Read More.

100,000 older adults now eligible to apply for prescription assistance

Friday, February 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced a new law that expands income eligibility limits for the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) program is now in effect. Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation into law in December 2021 that allows... Read More.

DMVA receives Pillar Of Excellence award for PA VETConnect

Friday, February 25 by wcednews

Annville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) received an Abraham Lincoln Pillars of Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for its PA VETConnect initiative. Brig. Gen. (PA) Maureen Weigl, deputy adjutant general for Veterans Affairs, received... Read More.

Gov. Wolf condemns Russian attack on Ukraine

Friday, February 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf issued the following statement on the Russian attack on Ukraine: “I stand with President Biden in condemning the unprovoked and unjustified Russian military invasion of the independent country of Ukraine. This attack on a peaceful country is shocking and... Read More.

Glenn Thompson statement on Russian invasion of Ukraine

Friday, February 25 by wcednews

Bellefonte, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today released the following statement on the situation in Ukraine: “Vladimir Putin is responsible for an unwarranted and unprompted unilateral attack upon Ukraine, which is the most significant infringement between two states since World War II. Unanswered,... Read More.

Vehicle restrictions planned for Thursday night ice storm

Thursday, February 24 by wcednews

UPDATE Harrisburg, PA – In response to changing forecasts related to expected winter weather and icy conditions across most of the state tonight, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is adjusting start times of planned implement vehicle restrictions on several Pennsylvania roadways and adding more roadways... Read More.

PA Supreme Court rules on congressional district map

Thursday, February 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania's Supreme Court has ruled on which proposed congressional district map will be in place for PA for the next ten years. The "Carter Plan" map was chosen, which was drawn by a Stanford professor who has experience in redistricting and political... Read More.

95 percent of adults in PA have had at least one COVID-19 shot

Thursday, February 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania has reached a new COVID-19 vaccine milestone with 95 percent of Pennsylvanians ages 18 and older receiving at least one vaccination. “The uplifting reality is that most people are doing what they can to protect their... Read More.

PSP investigating 1980 Baby Doe cold case, seeking tips

Saturday, February 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced that it continues to investigate a 1980 cold case involving the homicide of Baby Boy John Doe in Larksville Borough, Luzerne County. In addition to a partnership with the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office and... Read More.

Low-income Pennsylvanians may be missing out on PA tax refunds of $100 or more

Poultry owners warned to protect against highly pathogenic avian influenza

100,000 older adults now eligible to apply for prescription assistance

DMVA receives Pillar Of Excellence award for PA VETConnect

Gov. Wolf condemns Russian attack on Ukraine

Glenn Thompson statement on Russian invasion of Ukraine

Vehicle restrictions planned for Thursday night ice storm

PA Supreme Court rules on congressional district map

95 percent of adults in PA have had at least one COVID-19 shot

PSP investigating 1980 Baby Doe cold case, seeking tips

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