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Statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day is this Saturday, March 27

Saturday, March 27 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (March 26) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds anglers that a single, statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day will happen on Saturday, March 27, 2021. The start time for this event is 8:00 a.m. "We set aside this special day every year,... Read More.

PA unemployment rate remained at 7.3 percent in February

Saturday, March 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for February 2021. The PA unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.3 percent in February. Pennsylvania unemployment rate is still higher than the United States rate, which was 6.2 percent... Read More.

Insurance industry reassures Pennsylvanians COVID-19 vaccine does not impact life insurance

Friday, March 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman is reassuring Pennsylvanians that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will not impact their ability to purchase life insurance, or their ability to collect on a policy. In response to several concerned consumers contacting the Department, the department and the Insurance... Read More.

PA orders vaccine providers to work alongside Area Agencies on Aging

Friday, March 26 by wcednews

York, PA - The Wolf Administration discussed an amended order signed by Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, indicating that certain vaccine providers must work with local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Medical Assistance Managed Care Organizations (MA MCOs) to... Read More.

PA Lottery updates Cash 5 with new Quick Cash instant-win game

Thursday, March 25 by wcednews

Middletown, PA – The Pennsylvania Lottery announced it is revamping its longest- running jackpot game, Cash 5, by launching Cash 5 with Quick Cash. The Cash 5 with Quick Cash game is the same nightly draw game that players have always enjoyed, but now offers a... Read More.

USDA expands Pandemic Assistance for Producers programs

Thursday, March 25 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The USDA is expanding the scope of its programs to assist producers hurt by the Covid-19 pandemic. Current programs are expanding and being beefed up, plus new programs are also being added for some farmers. It's Pandemic Assistance for Producers, also known as... Read More.

Human Services Secretary resigns, Gov. Wolf nominates Meg Snead to replace

Wednesday, March 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced his intention to nominate Meg Snead to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Human Services (DHS). Snead’s nomination comes after current DHS Secretary Teresa Miller announced her departure from the administration effective April 30,... Read More.

PA amends mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people to align with CDC

Tuesday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam amended the existing Universal Face Coverings order, issued on November 17, 2020, to align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. The amended... Read More.

Gov. Wolf announces largest government solar energy commitment in U.S.

Tuesday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced a major clean energy initiative that will produce nearly 50 percent of state government’s electricity through seven new solar energy arrays totaling 191-megawatts to be built around the state. Part of the governor’s GreenGov initiative, Pennsylvania PULSE (Project... Read More.

Avoid ticks now that nicer weather is here

Tuesday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – With the new spring season here, Pennsylvania is reminding our residents and visitors to avoid ticks by taking precautions when spending time outdoors as the weather warms. “Spending time outdoors and participating in physical activity is a key part of living a... Read More.

Statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day is this Saturday, March 27

PA unemployment rate remained at 7.3 percent in February

Insurance industry reassures Pennsylvanians COVID-19 vaccine does not impact life insurance

PA orders vaccine providers to work alongside Area Agencies on Aging

PA Lottery updates Cash 5 with new Quick Cash instant-win game

USDA expands Pandemic Assistance for Producers programs

Human Services Secretary resigns, Gov. Wolf nominates Meg Snead to replace

PA amends mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people to align with CDC

Gov. Wolf announces largest government solar energy commitment in U.S.

Avoid ticks now that nicer weather is here

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