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House of Reps passes bills for police training, background checks

Thursday, June 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As law enforcement, community members and elected officials engage in conversations around the country about how to grow the relationships among residents and the officers sworn to protect and serve them, the House advanced a multi-faceted plan to assist in those... Read More.

Rep. Bryan Cutler elected as new PA Speaker of the House

Tuesday, June 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A new Speaker of the House has been chosen for Pennsylvania's House of representatives because the current Speaker, Rep. Mike Turzai, is stepping down. Rep. Bryan Cutler, a Republican serving the Lancaster County area, was elected by the House as the new... Read More.

Lawrence Twp family escapes fire by fleeing onto porch roof

Monday, June 15 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A family in Lawrence Township had to flee onto their roof to escape a fire yesterday. Crews were called out to the home of 43-year-old Michael and 42-year-old Rebecca Owens on Palmer Street in the Kerr Addition area near Clearfield around... Read More.

Former House of Reps member for Clarion area, McIlhattan, passes away at 75

Thursday, June 11 by wcednews

Knox, PA – Fred McIlhattan, who had represented the 63rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (for the Clarion, Armstrong, and Forest County area) from 1997 through 2008, passed away Wednesday morning. He was 75. He suffered a heart attack while riding his bike at... Read More.

PA Senate and House pass resolution to end COVID-19 emergency declaration

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The PA House of Representatives and State Senate have both passed resolutions to end the COVID-19 emergency declaration for Pennsylvania. The Senate passed it 31-19, and the House passed it 121-81. According to Republican leadership, under the Pennsylvania Constitution (section... Read More.

PA Speaker of House: Americans demand justice

Monday, June 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement in support of ALL Pennsylvanians following a day of protests, mired by rioting and looting: “The killing of George Floyd by a police officer was depraved and senseless. “Americans demand justice. “The tragic... Read More.

Real estate industry may conduct limited business in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that starting May 19, businesses and employees in the real estate industry may conduct limited business-related activities statewide and provided guidance for this industry to operate in red phase and yellow phase counties. Governor Amendment to... Read More.

Pennsylvanians given protections from foreclosures and evictions through July 10

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Although renters and homeowners need to continue making monthly payments in most cases to the landlords or mortgages, Pennsylvanians who find themselves in a tough housing situation due to COVID-19 and financial hardships now have some protection from foreclosure or eviction. Governor... Read More.

House of Reps introduces Senior Protection Act for nursing homes

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Responding to published reports and finally released data regarding COVID-19 deaths occurring among Pennsylvanians living in the state’s nursing home facilities, personal care homes and assisted living residences, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Reps. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny) and... Read More.

Abandoned farm house in Knox destroyed in arson