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Pennsylvania sees another big monthly drop in jobless rate

Saturday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Unemployment rates are falling in Pennsylvania as more people go back to work. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate began to look like the rest of the nation’s in September, taking another steep drop from its post-pandemic high. State figures released Friday said Pennsylvania’s unemployment... Read More.

Deadline looms to defuse Pennsylvania’s budget time bomb

Saturday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Legislature and governor are facing a deadline at the end of November to finish the state's partial budget and plug a multibillion-dollar funding hole. The budget that Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf signed in May was incomplete by design. It was passed... Read More.

If you need a background check for your job, start now

Saturday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Human Services (DHS) today reminded people needing Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history background checks as a condition of employment that the December 31 deadline to obtain this clearance is approaching and strongly encouraged anyone needing this clearance... Read More.

PA health officials prepare for possible fall resurgence of COVID-19

Friday, October 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (Oct. 14, 2020) – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine highlighted the work under way to prepare Pennsylvania for a fall resurgence in COVID-19 cases, and to make sure all Pennsylvanians are as protected as possible from both COVID-19 and influenza. “We have... Read More.

Dept of Banking offers free financial merit badges for Girl Scouts

Friday, October 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) announced it will be partnering with Girls Scouts in the Heart of PA (GSHPA) to provide a series of educational sessions that teach core financial principles and help girl scouts pursuing a variety... Read More.

Meet the Candidates: Mike Armanini and Ryan Grimm, 75th District House of Reps

Tuesday, October 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Listen this Thursday, October 15th for a special "Meet the Candidates" running for the 75th State Representative, filling Matt Gabler's seat, on on Connect FM's Contact Show. Republican Mike Armanini, and Democrat Ryan Grimm will each have their own separate half hour... Read More.

GOP calls for rep to resign after encouraging young son to smoke, swear

Saturday, October 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP News) — Republican leaders in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives are calling for one of their members to resign after a newspaper disclosed the existence of videos in which he encourages his 5-year-old son to draw from a cigar and use profane... Read More.

Fire, rescue, EMS services receive $50 million in CARES Act grants

Friday, October 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Office of State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) will be awarding $50 million worth of grant funding to fire, rescue, and EMS across the commonwealth to offset expenses related to COVID-19. This happens to also... Read More.

PA reports highest number of daily COVID-19 infections in five months

Friday, October 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP News) - Pennsylvania is reporting its highest number of confirmed coronavirus infections in more than five months. The Department of Health said Thursday that another 1,376 people tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. It was the second consecutive day that new... Read More.

Are you registered to vote? Deadline is Monday, Oct. 19 to register

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As the voter registration deadline approaches for the Nov. 3 presidential election, Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar urged Pennsylvanians to check their voter registration status at votesPA.com. "Now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote, and your registration... Read More.

Stories tagged with: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania sees another big monthly drop in jobless rate

Deadline looms to defuse Pennsylvania’s budget time bomb

If you need a background check for your job, start now

PA health officials prepare for possible fall resurgence of COVID-19

Dept of Banking offers free financial merit badges for Girl Scouts

Meet the Candidates: Mike Armanini and Ryan Grimm, 75th District House of Reps

GOP calls for rep to resign after encouraging young son to smoke, swear

Fire, rescue, EMS services receive $50 million in CARES Act grants

PA reports highest number of daily COVID-19 infections in five months

Are you registered to vote? Deadline is Monday, Oct. 19 to register

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