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PA uses primary data to better prepare for general election

Friday, June 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill 2502, now Act 35 of 2020, that requires the Department of State to publish a report on the June 2, 2020, primary election. The report will help identify any necessary changes to the... Read More.

PA one of only three states recognized by CDC for COVID-19 reduction success

Thursday, June 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As states across the country begin to reopen and nearly half are seeing COVID-19 cases rise, Governor Tom Wolf announced Friday that Pennsylvania is not one of them. Then at a daily COVID briefing on Wednesday with Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine,... Read More.

Symptoms of Lyme disease and COVID-19 can look very similar

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – This time of the year is one of the worst times for ticks and Lyme disease, and what's particularly unfortunate in 2020 is that some symptoms of Lyme disease, such as fever, chills and headache, are similar to symptoms of COVID-19. You... Read More.

PA Department of Aging wants your opinion for their aging survey

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania wants your help and opinion on what the state's Department of Aging should focus on for the next four years. They particularly want residents age 60 or older to fill out this survey. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging today released a... Read More.

PA uses $260 million of CARES Act to help people with autism and disabilities

Tuesday, June 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania is using some CARES Act funding to support people with autism and other intellectual disabilities. Governor Tom Wolf announced that people with intellectual disabilities and autism and the providers of support services for these vulnerable Pennsylvanians will receive $260 million in... Read More.

Rep. Thompson introduces HEALTH Act for telehealth services

Friday, June 12 by wcednews

Howard, PA — Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced the bipartisan Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth, or the HEALTH Act. The bill will codify Medicare reimbursement for community health centers and rural health clinics for telehealth services. The COVID-19 pandemic... Read More.

Auditor General DePasquale calls for new criminal justice reforms

Friday, June 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today said Pennsylvania could potentially save millions of taxpayer dollars and make society safer and stronger by continuing to reform the state’s criminal justice system. DePasquale released a special report outlining 18 recommendations to encourage continued bipartisan interest... 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.

Preparing for summer weather emergencies while considering COVID-19