$20 million in pandemic relief available to salon industry Saturday, August 21 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that $20 million is available to help image and hair care professionals recover from the pandemic.The pandemic relief from American Rescue Plan funding was announced during a press conference in Philadelphia, where Department of Community and Economic... Read More.
PA offers new opportunities for cosmetology and barber students Wednesday, December 2 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Departments of State and Education announced that they are launching a pilot program to provide additional opportunities for students in cosmetology and barber Career and Technical Center (CTC) programs to earn educational hours and practical experience.The pilot also will allow CTC... Read More.
Green phase guidelines for businesses Tuesday, May 26 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – As our counties prepare to move to green phase, we have some clarifications on the rules and guidelines for businesses that will be reopening.The 17 counties moving to the green phase on May 29 are Bradford, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk,... Read More.
Override vote doesn’t pass, veto on reopening some businesses remains Thursday, May 21 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto on three bills that would have allowed places like barber shops, hair and nail salons, and manufacturing to reopen will remain in place.A veto override vote fell short of the two-thirds majority required by Pennsylvania’s Constitution, meaning... Read More.
Gov. Wolf vetoes bills that would open barber shops, salons early Wednesday, May 20 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf vetoed three bills related to the state’s response to COVID-19, especially concerning barber shops, hair and nail salons, and manufacturing.Gov. Wolf says those bills violate the separation of powers and make other changes that go against the administration’s... Read More.