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PA updates travel order to clarify requirements

Thursday, November 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine today updated the travel order issued on November 17, to clarify testing and quarantine requirements for people entering the commonwealth or returning home. “This update keeps in place the need for people visiting and returning to Pennsylvania... Read More.

New Covid restrictions for PA, including schools, gathering, alcohol

Tuesday, November 24 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP, Associated Press) — Last call for Pennsylvania bars will be at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving eve to cut COVID-19 transmission during what is normally a night of heavy public drinking. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf made the announcement Monday and imposed new crowd... Read More.

Department of Corrections honoring prison medical and dental workers

Tuesday, November 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Corrections (DOC) officials are highlighting a different employee group for their work to support the department, its mission and the inmates at the state's 24 state correctional facilities, in particular during the COVID-19 pandemic. This past week officials recognized medical... Read More.

PennDOT wants your ideas on how to increase repair funding

Tuesday, November 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As part of its ongoing work to explore sustainable transportation options, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is requesting public feedback for the PennDOT Pathways Program. Information is accessible at www.penndot.gov/funding and feedback will be accepted through December 17, 2020. "A... Read More.

$11M budget with no new taxes passed to finish end of PA fiscal year

Monday, November 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - An $11 billion spending package to finish out the rest of the fiscal year passed in PA's legislature, with no new taxes. *** Pennsylvania State Senate Democrats response: Harrisburg, PA - An $11 billion no-new-taxes spending package won passage in a Friday night session... Read More.

Utility Scam Awareness Day: Signs of fraud you need to be on the lookout for

Saturday, November 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) marked Friday as Utility Scam Awareness Day – a national effort to educate residents and businesses about the ways that scammers use utility-related schemes to scare or trick customers into sending them money or disclosing... Read More.

Buy PA products for your Thanksgiving meal

Saturday, November 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding encouraged Pennsylvanians to make intentional shopping decisions as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday by actively seeking out ways to support Pennsylvania's farmers and purchasing Pennsylvania products for their Thanksgiving meal. "The best possible way to show gratitude... Read More.

PA House approves resolution requiring non-partisan election audit

Friday, November 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House of Representatives approved House Resolution 1100 to require the non-partisan Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) to coordinate a risk-limiting audit of the election. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), the sponsor of the measure, issued the following statement: “Elections are the bedrock... Read More.

Thanksgiving safety tips and reminder of PA travel mitigation order for COVID-19

Friday, November 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine urged Pennsylvanians to take COVID-19 and food safety precautions as they plan Thanksgiving celebrations during the holiday. “The holidays are a time for togetherness, but this year, we must rethink what that looks like,” Secretary of... Read More.

Oh, Say, Can You Sing?: Sing-off for chance to perform at 2021 PA Farm Show

Thursday, November 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invites singers statewide to enter “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?”, a star-spangled sing-off for the chance to inspire 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show virtual viewers with their voices. Each morning, the 105th PA Farm Show will feature talented Pennsylvanians —... Read More.

PA updates travel order to clarify requirements

New Covid restrictions for PA, including schools, gathering, alcohol

Department of Corrections honoring prison medical and dental workers

PennDOT wants your ideas on how to increase repair funding

$11M budget with no new taxes passed to finish end of PA fiscal year

Utility Scam Awareness Day: Signs of fraud you need to be on the lookout for

Buy PA products for your Thanksgiving meal

PA House approves resolution requiring non-partisan election audit

Thanksgiving safety tips and reminder of PA travel mitigation order for COVID-19

Oh, Say, Can You Sing?: Sing-off for chance to perform at 2021 PA Farm Show

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