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Complaints about privacy as PA considers hand-marked ballots

Thursday, February 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — As many Pennsylvania counties consider adopting new hand-marked ballot voting systems, a persistent criticism is a perceived loss of privacy in polling places when filling them out and scanning them. State lawmakers raised those complaints Wednesday with Gov. Tom Wolf's top... Read More.

Pennsylvania ranks #9 of where people migrate to after 50 or older

Thursday, February 20 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – When you think about retirement, you probably imagine snowbirds... people who fly south to spend their retirement years. However, a new study from SeniorLiving.com says that Pennsylvania ranks in the top 10 states where people migrate to after they are 50 or... Read More.

Cloe Lake in Jefferson County will get funding for dam repairs

Wednesday, February 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Several lakes throughout Pennsylvania will get state funding to repair hazardous dams, including Cloe Lake in Jefferson County. Governor Tom Wolf announced the release of $23.8 million in funding for a comprehensive, multi-year $43.5 million plan to repair 10 hazardous dams managed... Read More.

Grants available from PLCB to discourage underage drinking

Wednesday, February 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is now accepting applications for grants to fund programs that discourage and reduce underage and dangerous drinking and promote a message of responsible alcohol consumption by those of legal drinking age. Eligible grant applicants include Pennsylvania... Read More.

Tax season offers opportunity to help PA military families facing financial crisis

Saturday, February 15 by wcednews

Annville, PA - Individuals filing their 2019 Pennsylvania personal income taxes can help Pennsylvania’s military personnel and their families by donating part or all of their refund to the state’s Military Family Relief Assistance Program (MFRAP). The program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military... Read More.

Man sentenced to death for 2017 shooting of New Kesington police officer

Friday, February 14 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA (AP) — A man convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a Pennsylvania police officer has been sentenced to death. A judge formally imposed the sentence on Rahmael Sal Holt during a hearing Wednesday. The 31-year-old Harrison man also was given two... Read More.

Pennsylvania launches online application for mail-in ballots

Wednesday, February 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is launching the website where voters for the first time can request the newly legalized mail-in ballots ahead of the state's April 28 primary election. Beginning Tuesday, someone applying online must supply a driver's license number or an identification card... Read More.

PA: Dog license costs need to increase to continue effective dog law enforcement

Tuesday, February 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today issued a special report showing the state’s Dog Law Enforcement Bureau has been deprived of the resources it needs to keep dogs safe. “The Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement may run out of money this summer,” DePasquale... Read More.

PA files lawsuit against e-cig manufacturer Juul for marketing to teens

Tuesday, February 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — The Pennsylvania attorney general's office is suing electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul over how its products are marketed and sold to teenagers. The office on Monday filed a complaint in Philadelphia court, seeking an injunction to halt its e-cigarette sales in Pennsylvania... Read More.

PA DCNR bans tobacco and vape use at state park playgrounds

Saturday, February 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine announced a ban on all forms of tobacco, vaping, and e-cigarettes at playgrounds in all state parks. “Directly in line with our parks’ mission of promoting... Read More.

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