October 23, 2020
Coronavirus – COVID-19 As coronavirus numbers keep climbing, Wolf weighs ‘targeted’ restrictions https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-deaths-positive-cases-nursing-homes-restaurants-stay-at-home-20201022.html Wolf plans to waive licensing fees...
October 22, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf announced a plan to waive liquor license fees to provide financial relief to restaurants and bars, which have faced significant financial impacts during the COVID-19 public health crisis. “As we enter the anticipated fall resurgence of COVID-19...
October 22, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., October 22, that there were 2,063 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 188,360. The number of cases reported today is one of the...
October 22, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today shared critical questions for Pennsylvanians to ask their health care providers so they improve their health literacy, or understanding health information, to make appropriate health decisions,...
October 22, 2020
Bill will move forward as House Companion Bill (HB-1538 White) Harrisburg, October 21, 2020 − Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) announced Karen’s Law passed in the Senate by a vote of 46-3. The House companion bill (HB-1538 – White) will be the official...
October 22, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced beginning Saturday, October 24, an outdoor testing clinic will be held in the lower parking lot at Lebanon County Fire Training Center in Lebanon County to contain the recent rapid...
October 22, 2020
Legislature Solutions for racism, inequity should be central to redesign of Pa. state universities, senator says https://www.inquirer.com/education/spl/pa-state-universities-racism-art-haywood-20201021.html State Sen. Art Haywood: Black students called n-word on...
October 21, 2020
October 21, 2020
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 HB 86, PN 88 (Maloney) – This bill requires the POW/MIA flag to be displayed anywhere the United States flag is displayed on Commonwealth grounds or buildings, where both can be reasonably accommodated. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. HB 375,...
October 21, 2020
McKeesport – October 21, 2020 – State Senator Jim Brewster today announced over $40 million in state low-interest loan funds for two key local water projects. “These state PENNVEST dollars will help these communities expedite the completion of these important...