State News

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.

Gov. Wolf: teacher and school staff vaccinations ahead of schedule

Monday, March 22 by wcednews

Doylestown, PA - Approximately two weeks after Governor Tom Wolf and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced the voluntary single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine would be administered to Pre-K to 12 educators and school staff, the special initiative is ahead of schedule and proven... Read More.

Dept of Education to study pandemic’s impact on learning and teaching

Monday, March 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will use a nearly $1 million federal grant to study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 students across Pennsylvania and recommend educational strategies to help students and schools move forward. “Our school communities and families... Read More.

PA extends personal income tax filing deadline to May 17, 2021

Saturday, March 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — The Department of Revenue announced the deadline for taxpayers to file their 2020 Pennsylvania personal income tax returns and make final 2020 income tax payments is extended to May 17, 2021. This means taxpayers will have an additional month to file from... Read More.

Expiration for permit to carry firearms extended until June 30

Saturday, March 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that Governor Tom Wolf has granted an additional extension to license to carry firearms permits. Permits expiring on March 19, 2020, or later are now valid through June 30, 2021. The previous extension was... Read More.

Pennsylvania now outpacing many states in vaccine delivery

Friday, March 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam detailed the state’s vaccination rollout progress as the process accelerates and Pennsylvania outperforms its peer states. “The pace of vaccinations in Pennsylvania is accelerating each day,” Gov. Wolf said. “We have made... Read More.

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

Gov. Wolf: teacher and school staff vaccinations ahead of schedule

Dept of Education to study pandemic’s impact on learning and teaching

PA extends personal income tax filing deadline to May 17, 2021

Expiration for permit to carry firearms extended until June 30

Pennsylvania now outpacing many states in vaccine delivery

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