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Wolf and lawmakers clash over emergency declaration

Thursday, June 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the GOP-controlled Legislature are heading toward a legal clash over the emergency declaration he issued at the beginning of the pandemic. Lawmakers voted to end it, Wolf insisted he holds veto power and business owners are... 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

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration is urging the public to consider how COVID-19 could change or alter emergency preparedness plans leading into summer, when we face the threat of severe weather that comes with warmer weather. "The Atlantic hurricane season started just last week... Read More.

PA State Police make statement on racial inequalities and injustice

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police are speaking out about the protests against police brutality and racial inequalities. Read the full statement from PSP Colonel Robert Evanchick: Instances of police brutality and misconduct exist in the United States of America. It is the responsibility of the leaders... Read More.

$225 million in grants for PA small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — Pennsylvania is offering a $225 million statewide grant program to support small businesses that were impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis and subsequent business closure order. Please note: The application and requirements are still being finalized. We will add more information... Read More.

More COVID-19 data available on new PA enhanced dashboard

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania and the Wolf administration launched an enhanced dashboard to pull Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 data and information together to inform Pennsylvanians. The dashboard further enhances data on demographics of cases, demographics of deaths and the reopening status. View the fullscreen... Read More.

All PA counties now in either yellow or green phase

Monday, June 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Every county in Pennsylvania is now either in the yellow or green phase, and the most strict regulations have been lifted. Officials are now focusing on what life will look like after the green phase. Gov. Tom Wolf says testing will be... Read More.

Amid protests, PA addresses police reform and accountability

Friday, June 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – After meeting with leaders in Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Governor Tom Wolf announced several actions to improve law enforcement relations with the community and strengthen training and accountability. “Today, I am taking steps to address concerns about community relations with law enforcement as... Read More.

Primary elections: Dush wins senator nomination, Armanini wins 75th Republican rep

Thursday, June 4 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Rep. Cris Dush has won the 25th District State Senate nomination for the GOP and Mike Armanini has won the 75th District House of Representatives Republican nomination. Ongoing results: Pennsylvania ballot results Clearfield County results Jefferson County results Elk County results (click on... Read More.

Department of Health warns of scam targeting WIC recipients

Thursday, June 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health warned Pennsylvania’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) participants of potential scams and cautioned them not to disclose their personal information without verifying the identity of the caller. Although WIC clinics do perform... Read More.

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Wolf and lawmakers clash over emergency declaration

PA Senate and House pass resolution to end COVID-19 emergency declaration

Preparing for summer weather emergencies while considering COVID-19

PA State Police make statement on racial inequalities and injustice

$225 million in grants for PA small businesses impacted by COVID-19

More COVID-19 data available on new PA enhanced dashboard

All PA counties now in either yellow or green phase

Amid protests, PA addresses police reform and accountability

Primary elections: Dush wins senator nomination, Armanini wins 75th Republican rep

Department of Health warns of scam targeting WIC recipients

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