Sen. Fontana: State’s Covid-19 Stimulus Spending Needs Done Quickly

Harrisburg, April 29, 2020 – State Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement in support of the state Senate Democratic proposal for distributing Pennsylvania’s $3.9 billion in federal stimulus dollars. “It is crucial that we check...

Wolf Administration Highlights Comprehensive Food Security Efforts

As Pennsylvania works to mitigate the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus, the Wolf Administration has made it a priority to address food insecurity in the commonwealth by protecting our local supply chain, advocating for necessary waivers and resources, and ensuring...

Non-flushable Items Cause Problems in Sewer Systems

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging all Pennsylvanians to only flush toilet paper and human waste, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash. Sewage treatment...

News Digest :: April 29, 2020

Coronavirus – COVID-19 Pa. to announce Friday which counties will reopen May 8; how they will be determined is still unclear...