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Additional 1,000 PA National Guard members activated to support Washington D.C.

Monday, January 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is doubling the number of National Guard members it’s sending to help secure Washington after the riot last week at the U.S. Capitol. Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday he's sending about 1,000 more to help with the inauguration of Democrat... Read More.

PA State Senator Dave Arnold passed away Sunday; flags to fly at half-staff

Monday, January 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — A Pennsylvania state senator stricken with brain cancer has died. Republican Sen. Dave Arnold of Lebanon County died Sunday at home with his wife and daughter by his side, his family said in a statement. Arnold was 49. After serving 14 years... Read More.

$2.2 billion in COVID-19 funds help K-12 schools improve services to students

Monday, January 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf is dedicating $2.2 billion in federal stimulus funds to K-12 school districts and charter schools affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to support food programs, technological improvements and other education services. “All schools have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and... Read More.

Pennsylvania allows pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccine

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pharmacists who are licensed by the Department of State will now be able to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines without a physician's order when vaccines are available to the public. Vaccines are not widely available yet. *** Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr.... Read More.

PA assembles task force against financial exploitation of older adults

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - A new task force against the financial exploitation of older adults has been assembled in Pennsylvania. In a preliminary study done about financial scams and exploitation of the elderly, it was reported that the average victim was female, around 79 years old,... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 4,980 hospitalized currently in PA, 1,013 in ICU

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As of data from this Friday, January 15, the PA Department of Health says there are currently 4,980 individuals hospitalized in Pennsylvania with COVID-19, near double the peak in the spring. Of that number, 1,013 patients are in the intensive care unit... Read More.

PA gun background checks set record number for busy 2020 fourth quarter

Friday, January 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that the fourth quarter of 2020 was the busiest in the history of the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS), breaking the previous record that was set in the third quarter of 2020. The department also released the number... Read More.

Last day to enroll in Pennie, state-based health coverage during open enrollment

Friday, January 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that Friday, Jan. 15 is the deadline to enroll at pennie.com for health coverage that includes free testing and treatment for COVID-19. “All plans provide free coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatment and there are many affordable... Read More.

Extra security at Pennsylvania Capitol building, but no current threats

Friday, January 15 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The agency that protects the Pennsylvania Capitol building says officials aren't aware of specific threats to the facility but are bolstering security measures. Troy Thompson with the Department of General Services, which oversees Capitol Police, said Thursday there are additional officers... Read More.

$500,000 in grants available to get young people interested in agriculture

Thursday, January 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - During the virtual 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the availability of $500,000 through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill’s Ag and Youth Grant Program to fund projects such as ag education and workforce development programs, seminars and field trips,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: state news

Additional 1,000 PA National Guard members activated to support Washington D.C.

PA State Senator Dave Arnold passed away Sunday; flags to fly at half-staff

$2.2 billion in COVID-19 funds help K-12 schools improve services to students

Pennsylvania allows pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccine

PA assembles task force against financial exploitation of older adults

COVID-19 Update: 4,980 hospitalized currently in PA, 1,013 in ICU

PA gun background checks set record number for busy 2020 fourth quarter

Last day to enroll in Pennie, state-based health coverage during open enrollment

Extra security at Pennsylvania Capitol building, but no current threats

$500,000 in grants available to get young people interested in agriculture

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