State News

Police seize $19.6 million in illegal drugs during second quarter of 2021

Thursday, July 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced that troopers confiscated $19,601,549 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, and other illicit drugs in the second quarter of 2021. From April 1 through June 30, PSP seized 306 pounds of fentanyl and more than 285 pounds of... Read More.

Department Of Health: 61.3% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older fully vaccinated

Thursday, July 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that as of 12:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, there were 273 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,214,927. There are 243 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 55 patients are in... Read More.

Gov. Wolf joins PSU athletes and lawmakers to celebrate NIL legislation

Wednesday, July 14 by wcednews

State College, PA - Governor Tom Wolf joined Penn State University (PSU) athletes, university leadership and lawmakers at Beaver Stadium to celebrate the passing of Act 26 of 2021 allowing Pennsylvania collegiate athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The governor was... Read More.

State Police strengthen community engagement, develops public dashboard

Wednesday, July 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), announced two new community-based initiatives, the Office of Community Engagement (OCE) and the Community Access to Information Dashboard (CAID). "Pennsylvania State Police personnel are always considering and developing initiatives that will improve... Read More.

Legislation promoting transparency, lobbying disclosure enacted into Law

Wednesday, July 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – House Bill 70 has been enacted, which supporters say will make the budgeting process more transparent, requires more disclosure from lobbyists, and brings Pennsylvania's overtime thresholds in line with federal guidelines. Although it's not an overly flashy act or one that most... Read More.

Reminder: Work search requirements resume

Monday, July 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier reminded Pennsylvanians receiving unemployment benefits that work search requirements have resumed, starting July 11. Because claimants always file for benefits the week after they are unemployed, individuals will start certifying they looked... Read More.

PA families can decide to repeat grade due to COVID-19 learning loss

Saturday, July 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Families in Pennsylvania can now decide to have their student repeat a grade if they feel they need to make up for any learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) provided information on a new law that... Read More.

Record-breaking firearms purchasing streak ends

Saturday, July 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) record-breaking volume streak ended the second quarter of 2021. The previous three quarters experienced an unprecedented volume. The department also released the number of firearms purchase denials, subsequent investigations, and arrests resulting from... Read More.

PA officials highlight increased early childhood learning funding

Friday, July 9 by wcednews

Lancaster, PA - Governor Tom Wolf visited the Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County to highlight the $30 million increase in early childhood education funding in the state budget. This new funding will allow an additional 3,270 children enroll in the state’s high-quality early... Read More.

PA Turnpike toll prices will increase by 5 percent for 2022

Wednesday, July 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) approved a 5% toll increase for 2022 for both E-ZPass and TOLL BY PLATE customers. The increase is slated to start at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2022 and will be effective across the entire system... Read More.

Police seize $19.6 million in illegal drugs during second quarter of 2021

Department Of Health: 61.3% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older fully vaccinated

Gov. Wolf joins PSU athletes and lawmakers to celebrate NIL legislation

State Police strengthen community engagement, develops public dashboard

Legislation promoting transparency, lobbying disclosure enacted into Law

Reminder: Work search requirements resume

PA families can decide to repeat grade due to COVID-19 learning loss

Record-breaking firearms purchasing streak ends

PA officials highlight increased early childhood learning funding

PA Turnpike toll prices will increase by 5 percent for 2022

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