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PA legislators playing Yinz vs Youse softball game for food pantries

Tuesday, September 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – September 28, 2021 – State Representative Dan L. Miller is ready to play in tonight’s Capitol All-Stars softball game, a fundraiser for the Commonwealth’s food banks and pantries. “My mom worked very hard, but as a single mom new to this country... Read More.

PA hits vaccine milestone, 85 percent of adults have first shot

Monday, September 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that 85 percent of Pennsylvanians aged 18 and older have received their first COVID-19 vaccination. “Today, the commonwealth has reached another milestone against COVID-19 and protecting ourselves and our loved ones against this deadly virus,” said Gov. Wolf.... Read More.

Today is National Hunting and Fishing Day

Saturday, September 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (September 24) – The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) are pleased to join with other fish and wildlife conservation agencies across the country to recognize Saturday, September 25, 2021 as National Hunting and Fishing Day! "It's hard... Read More.

PA Liquor Control Board reports record net income in fiscal year 2020-21

Saturday, September 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) released unaudited financial results for fiscal year 2020-21 that reflect record net income and the largest annual sales increase in PLCB history. Sales in the most recently completed fiscal year totaled $2.91 billion (including liquor and... Read More.

PA ready to provide COVID-19 booster shots if CDC authorizes

Wednesday, September 22 by wcednews

Hershey, PA - Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam signed an order to ensure that vaccine providers are prepared to start COVID-19 booster shots as soon as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues the necessary federal guidance. “Pennsylvania is well prepared to... Read More.

$1 million “It’s On Us” grant available to combat campus sexual assault

Wednesday, September 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Continuing his commitment to combatting campus sexual assault, Governor Tom Wolf announced that $1 million in It’s On Us PA grants are available to colleges, universities, and other postsecondary schools in Pennsylvania. Launched by Governor Wolf in 2016 with the support of education... Read More.

2022 PA Farm Show theme revealed: Harvesting More

Tuesday, September 21 by wcednews

Loretto, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that the 106th Pennsylvania Farm Show will run from Saturday, January 8 through Saturday, January 15 and will be hosted at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. "Each year, the Pennsylvania Farm Show chooses a theme to... Read More.

Repub House of Representative leaders talk plans for fall session

Tuesday, September 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), held a press conference Monday morning discussing the legislative agenda for the House of Representatives for the next few weeks. According to Benninghoff, the House will be... Read More.

PA’s unemployment rate down to 6.4 percent in August

Monday, September 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for August 2021. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 6.4 percent in August. July's rate was revised down one-tenth to 6.5 percent.... Read More.

PennDOT accepting applications for using Multimodal Transportation Fund

Friday, September 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that applications will be accepted to fund new transportation improvement projects under the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) through November 5, 2021. "The Multimodal Transportation Fund continues to enhance connectivity across our state," said PennDOT Secretary... Read More.

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