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PennDOT extends expiration dates on commercial driver licenses

Saturday, December 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that expiration dates for commercial driver licenses and commercial learner’s permits will be extended for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts. The following products’ expiration dates will be extended: The expiration date... Read More.

Support and help for anxiety, loneliness, stress during holidays

Saturday, December 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration shared resources for people struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, isolation, and other stressors this holiday season. The holidays can be both a time of joy and a period of stress for people, and people who are more likely... Read More.

Thompson elected Republican leader of the House Agriculture Committee

Friday, December 4 by wcednews

Washington DC – Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson was elected by the Republican Steering Committee to serve as Republican Leader of the House Agriculture Committee in the 117th Congress. At the conclusion of the vote, Congressman Thompson issued the following statement: "As a lifelong resident of... Read More.

More COVID-19 testing sites available in PA, do not need symptoms for test

Wednesday, December 2 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - More testing facilities are available throughout the state, and you can get tested at these sites without having symptoms of COVID-19. Governor Tom Wolf and Director of Testing and Contact Tracing Michael Huff today announced the extension of the Department of Health’s contract... Read More.

PA offers new opportunities for cosmetology and barber students

Wednesday, December 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Departments of State and Education announced that they are launching a pilot program to provide additional opportunities for students in cosmetology and barber Career and Technical Center (CTC) programs to earn educational hours and practical experience. The pilot also will allow CTC... Read More.

Be patient and use caution when driving during winter weather

Tuesday, December 1 by wcednews

Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk, and Clarion Counties, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting drivers that winter weather and the potential for snow squalls are in the forecast through Wednesday for areas covered by PennDOT District 2 (Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk,... Read More.

How to donate wisely on Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 1 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA - November 30, 2020 – The week following Thanksgiving isn’t just about shopping. Thanks to Giving Tuesday, it’s now a major time to support charities. Taking place on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Giving Tuesday movement has helped raise more... Read More.

Kids as young as 13 can use COVID AlertPA app with guardian’s permission

Tuesday, December 1 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s coronavirus exposure notification app can now be used by mobile phone users as young as 13 as health officials work to stop the virus’ spread in schools. The app, named COVID AlertPa, had been limited to people 18 and over.... Read More.

Wolf vetoes bill that would have made it harder to sue schools

Tuesday, December 1 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s governor is rejecting a bill that would have made it harder to sue schools, health care providers and other businesses for coronavirus-related claims. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed the measure Monday. Wolf argues its liability protections were so broad the... Read More.

CARES Act dairy program gives $7.6 million in relief to 1,550 PA dairy farmers

Monday, November 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that the CARES Act-funded Dairy Indemnity Program has distributed $7.6 million in direct relief payments to 1,550 dairy farmers in the commonwealth. Any dairy farmer who experienced losses due to discarded or displaced milk during the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: state news

PennDOT extends expiration dates on commercial driver licenses

Support and help for anxiety, loneliness, stress during holidays

Thompson elected Republican leader of the House Agriculture Committee

More COVID-19 testing sites available in PA, do not need symptoms for test

PA offers new opportunities for cosmetology and barber students

Be patient and use caution when driving during winter weather

How to donate wisely on Giving Tuesday

Kids as young as 13 can use COVID AlertPA app with guardian’s permission

Wolf vetoes bill that would have made it harder to sue schools

CARES Act dairy program gives $7.6 million in relief to 1,550 PA dairy farmers

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