State News

Sunday Hunting Return Passes Senate

Saturday, June 28 by wcednews

UNDATED - A bill to expand Sunday hunting has now passed the Senate Passed by the house earlier in the month, House Bill 1431, if implemented, would allow hunters to utilize more than the current three Sundays a year to bag their game. Now the bill... Read More.

New License Plate Option in Pa

Monday, June 23 by wcednews

UNDATED - If you are looking for a way to show your democratic pride, look no further, as a new series of license plates will let you celebrate democracy in style. The “let freedom ring” license plate is meant to honor the 250th anniversary of... Read More.

Pennsylvania Budget Season

Tuesday, June 17 by wcednews

UNDATED - Lawmakers from all across the commonwealth are currently working to create the state’s upcoming budget. In February, the administration proposed a $133.7 billion dollar budget, going up over five percent. We spoke with Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr. where he told us he believes that... Read More.

Minimum Wage Increase Passes House

Tuesday, June 17 by wcednews

UNDATED - The Pennsylvania House has passed a bill that, if approved, would begin the process of increasing the state’s minimum wage. The proposed bill would increase minimum wage in Allegheny and Philadelphia Counties to $15 dollars an hour and $12 dollars an hour everywhere... Read More.

Banning Cell Phone Use While Driving

Wednesday, June 4 by wcednews

UNDATED - Starting Thursday a new law will prohibit any use of mobile devices while in the driver's seat, even when completely stopped. If you are using at least one part of your body to hold a mobile device while operating a vehicle, you will... Read More.

Increasing School Bus Safety

Tuesday, June 3 by wcednews

UNDATED - Over one million dollars is available for a new grant program aimed at enhancing school bus safety. According to PennDOT, $1.2 million dollars will be used to promote safety education and training, and pay for all costs associated for anyone getting their commercial... Read More.

Giant Eagle Acquiring Rite Aid Prescriptions

Tuesday, June 3 by wcednews

UNDATED - If you get your prescriptions from Rite Aid, do not worry about their closure as Giant Eagle has agreed to handle your prescriptions. According to the Giant Eagle all transfers will go to the pharmacy most convenient for you. While only 30 locations are... Read More.

Pennsylvania Traffic Ticket Scam Reported

Monday, June 2 by wcednews

UNDATED - A new scam plaguing Pennsylvania is attempting to swindle you through false text messages. This scam will claim that you have unpaid traffic tickets and need to be paid through a website. These messages state that your vehicle may be suspended and you could... Read More.

Trump Receives Custom Steelers Jersey

Monday, June 2 by wcednews

UNDATED - During a Speech at a Pennsylvania steel plant, President Donald Trump was gifted a custom jersey from Pittsburgh Steelers players. On Friday evening, the President was in the U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works-Irvin Plant talking about the impact that partnerships and tariffs will... Read More.

Proposed Legislation Could Age Cap Firearms Purchases

Saturday, May 31 by wcednews

UNDATED - A proposed piece of legislation would make it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to buy semi-automatic rifles in Pennsylvania. Proposed by Representative Melissa Shusterman, she believes that similar to cigarettes and alcohol, these types of firearms should be kept out... Read More.