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Online portal for donations of critical medical supplies launches

Saturday, April 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration announced the launch of an online portal for individuals, corporations or community organizations to inform the commonwealth of critical medical supplies available for donation during the COVID-19 pandemic. "We've received a lot of inquiries from people and businesses... Read More.

COVID-19 death count in PA drops as “probable cases” are removed

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania's death toll from COVID-19 actually dropped yesterday, for some unusual and complex reasons. The death toll now sits at 1,394 confirmed deaths, which is about 200 fewer than before. That's because, earlier this week, Pennsylvania started adding “probable cases” to the... Read More.

What help is available? Check the COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – For rural residents of Pennsylvania, COVID-19 has hit businesses and farmers hard. Now the Agricultural Department has put together a resource guide, not just for farmers, but for anyone who lives in a rural community and needs to know what help... Read More.

Glenn Thompson introduces GROCER Act bill for federal tax holiday for grocery workers

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Howard, PA — Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) recently introduced the Giving Retailers and Our Convenience Employees Relief Act, or GROCER Act. The bill would establish a federal tax holiday for grocery and convenience store employees from February 15 through... Read More.

Punxsutawney gets $2 million loan to replace sewer lines

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Punxsutawney is receiving a nearly $2 million loan to replace part of its wastewater infrastructure. It's part of $116 million that's being invested statewide for 16 projects across 13 counties, by PENNVEST. The loan will be used to replace terracotta sanitary sewer... Read More.

Rural parts of PA, including our areas, will likely partially reopen May 8

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Residents of northcentral and northwestern Pennsylvania are projected to be the first in the state to be released from Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order, and many retail stores in those areas should be able to reopen by May 8. That's according... Read More.

Mail-in ballots allowed for June 2 primary election in PA

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As Pennsylvania continues mitigation efforts to fight COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf is encouraging registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot for the June 2 primary election. The governor also announced the Department of State has launched an awareness campaign to inform... Read More.

Republican reps react positively to plan to reopen PA, allow construction projects

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House Republican Leadership team (Speaker Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny; Majority Leader Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster; Appropriations Committee Chairman Stan Saylor, R-York; Majority Whip Kerry Benninghoff, R-Centre/Mifflin; Policy Committee Chairman Donna Oberlander, R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest; Caucus Chairman Marcy Toepel, R-Montgomery; Caucus Secretary Mike Reese, R-Westmoreland/Somerset;... Read More.

Drugs and alcohol: Risks during COVID-19 and resources for recovery

Wednesday, April 22 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA - Although everyone is struggling with how to deal with COVID-19 and avoid contracting the illness, the risks could be especially troublesome for people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol or are in recovery. People with substance abuse disorders... Read More.

State Senator Joe Scarnati endorses Herm Suplizio for State Senate

Wednesday, April 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Herm Suplizio has picked up a major endorsement in his campaign for the State Senate. State Senator and Senate President Joe Scarnati (R-25) announced his endorsement of Suplizio Monday, April 20. Scarnati, who has represented the 25th District since 2000, released... Read More.

Stories tagged with: state news

Online portal for donations of critical medical supplies launches

COVID-19 death count in PA drops as “probable cases” are removed

What help is available? Check the COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide

Glenn Thompson introduces GROCER Act bill for federal tax holiday for grocery workers

Punxsutawney gets $2 million loan to replace sewer lines

Rural parts of PA, including our areas, will likely partially reopen May 8

Mail-in ballots allowed for June 2 primary election in PA

Republican reps react positively to plan to reopen PA, allow construction projects

Drugs and alcohol: Risks during COVID-19 and resources for recovery

State Senator Joe Scarnati endorses Herm Suplizio for State Senate

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