Gov. Wolf Dedicates $15 Million to Connect Students to High-Speed Internet, Remote-Learning
Continuing to help students learn during the pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf is dedicating $15 million for schools to secure broadband, mobile hot spots, and other platforms that increase equitable access to remote learning. “The COVID-19 pandemic has forced our schools...Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 587 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 141,877
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., September 10, that there are 587 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 141,877. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....Senator Santarsiero Announces Over $8.5 Million in Funding to Assist Crime Victims and Provide for County Probation Program
BUCKS COUNTY – September 10, 2020 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced $8,512,517 in funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) will be helping Bucks County organizations and localities serve victims of crimes and...News Digest :: September 10, 2020
Legislature Legislation would increase restaurant capacity and nix other restrictions https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/coronavirus/legislation-would-increase-restaurant-capacity-and-nix-other-restrictions/article_d80a9995-5a96-521d-a52e-47936b95dcb6.html Will...Session Proceedings :: September 9, 2020
Post Session Report :: September 9, 2020
SB 530, PN 1940 (Martin) – This bill would allow for victims of sexual assault to request their schools expel their perpetrators. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 869, PN 1937 (Mastriano) –The bill amends the School Code to provide for a moment of silence during a...State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement September 4-8: 2,389 Compliance Checks; 22 Notices of Violation
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited 2,389 licensed liquor establishments from Friday, September 4 through Tuesday, September 8 to ensure businesses are abiding by COVID-19 mitigation requirements that include...Senate Committee Unanimously Advances Tartaglione-Costa Legislation to Fund PA Higher Education Institutions
Philadelphia, PA – September 9, 2020 − The Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by State Senator Christine Tartaglione and Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa that would allocate $130 million in federal CARES Act funding to help higher education institutions in the Commonwealth manage financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.