News Digest :: July 24, 2020

Legislature Pa. Senate panel explores election issues that arose from the June primary https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/07/pa-senate-panel-explores-election-issues-that-arose-from-the-june-primary.html Pennsylvania’s new hazard pay program will mean green for some;...

Gov. Wolf Signs First Responders Bill, Other Legislation

Governor Tom Wolf signed several bills into law today including HB 1459, which establishes a mental wellness and stress management program for emergency responders who experience post-traumatic stress injuries or traumatic brain injuries on the job. The legislature...

Los senadores Jim Brewster y Pam Iovino proponen un programa de subvenciones COVID-19 de 100 millones de dólares y un paquete de medidas de ayuda financiera para restaurantes y tabernas de Pensilvania  

Allegheny County, PA – July 23, 2020 – Today, State Senators Jim Brewster and Pam Iovino announced a comprehensive proposal to provide emergency relief to Pennsylvania’s restaurants and taverns, which have seen significant financial loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shutdown. The seven-point plan includes a $100 million grant program to retail liquor licensees using federal CARES Act funds, as well as a suite of policy changes to financially benefit these struggling businesses.

News Digest :: July 23, 2020

Legislature Auditor General calls for change to state’s charter school law after review of PA Cyber, Lincoln Park...