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Gov. Wolf signs state budget, no tax increase, largest education funding increase

Thursday, July 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf has signed into law the $40.8 billion state budget that does not raise personal or business taxes but still manages to have the largest public school funding increase in state history. Democratic lawmaker tend to be supportive of the... Read More.

Gov. Wolf vetoes Voting Rights Protection Act

Thursday, July 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – At the same time that Governor Tom Wolf signed the state budget into law, he refused to sign and vetoed a bill known as the Voting Rights Protection Act, or House Bill 1300. It had passed in the House and Senate, and... Read More.

PennDOT drivers license centers closed for Independence Day holiday

Thursday, July 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, July 3, through Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of... Read More.

DEP celebrates 1,000 electric vehicle chargers installed statewide

Tuesday, June 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell announced that 1,000 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers have been installed statewide with funding from the DEP Driving PA Forward program. McDonnell celebrated the milestone at Neighbors & Smith retail center in... Read More.

All Pennsylvanians allowed to go maskless starting today

Monday, June 28 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Today is the first day in more than a year that all Pennsylvanians will be allowed to go without a mask in most situations. This is regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. Besides airplane and bus travel and some hospital settings, you won't be... Read More.

Lawmakers pass state budget with no tax increase, Gov. Wolf expected to sign

Monday, June 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PA lawmakers have passed a $40.8 billion state budget that does not raise personal or business taxes but still manages to have the largest public school funding increase in state history. Democratic lawmaker tend to be supportive of the progress the budget... Read More.

Pennsylvania will remove mask mandate Monday. June 28

Friday, June 25 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – This upcoming Monday, June 28, all Pennsylvanians regardless of vaccination status will be able to go maskless in most situations again. Besides airplane and bus travel and some hospital settings, you won't be required to wear a mask. Officials were hoping for 70 percent... Read More.

PA works to improve senior food access, hosts listening session

Friday, June 25 by wcednews

York, PA – First Lady Frances Wolf, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Aging Secretary Robert Torres joined a group of older Pennsylvanians at Crispus Attucks Active Living Center in York to hear their first-hand experiences with Pennsylvania's food assistance programs – they shared what they... Read More.

Voting Rights Protection Act passes in PA House

Thursday, June 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The PA House of Representatives passed an election reform bill, which Republicans say would restore confidence in Pennsylvania's elections. House Bill 1300 would require scannable voter ID, signature verification for mail-in and absentee ballots, and electronic pollbooks. It would also make changes... Read More.

Joe Kellert named new District Forester for Elk State Forest

Wednesday, June 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and State Forester Ellen Shultzabarger announced the appointment of Joe Kellert as the District Forester for Elk State Forest in the Pennsylvania Wilds. "Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and experience... Read More.

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Gov. Wolf signs state budget, no tax increase, largest education funding increase

Gov. Wolf vetoes Voting Rights Protection Act

PennDOT drivers license centers closed for Independence Day holiday

DEP celebrates 1,000 electric vehicle chargers installed statewide

All Pennsylvanians allowed to go maskless starting today

Lawmakers pass state budget with no tax increase, Gov. Wolf expected to sign

Pennsylvania will remove mask mandate Monday. June 28

PA works to improve senior food access, hosts listening session

Voting Rights Protection Act passes in PA House

Joe Kellert named new District Forester for Elk State Forest

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