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Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 860 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 111,078

July 30, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 30, that there are 860 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 111,078. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....

News Digest :: July 30, 2020

July 30, 2020

Legislature The true fight for police reform is in statehouses across the U.S. This is why | State Sen. Art Haywood The true fight for police reform is in statehouses across the U.S. This is why | Opinion Mullery bill in Democratic package to help restaurant, bar...

The true fight for police reform is in statehouses across the U.S.

July 30, 2020

Op-ed by Sen. Art Haywood

Black Lives Matter protests erupted in the US and beyond following the cruel killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis. Weekly, and in some places daily, rallies and marches demand an end to police brutality and to systemic racism.

And less than two months later, at least 13 states have passed legislation to curtail police brutality.

Senator Costa to Introduce Cap and Invest Bill For Pennsylvania

July 30, 2020

Harrisburg, Pa. − July 30, 2020 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today introduced Senate Bill 15, creating a “Cap and Invest” program for the state’s electric power sector, along with the support of 17 cosponsors. “The federal government has...

State, Local Agencies Remind Pennsylvanians of COVID-19 Mitigation Enforcement Roles, Advise How to Report Suspected Violations

July 29, 2020

Throughout the commonwealth, businesses and residents of Pennsylvania are doing their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep themselves, their families, their customers and their communities safe – most notably by wearing masks in all businesses and whenever...

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 834 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 110,218

July 29, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 29, that there are 834 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 110,218. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....

News Digest :: July 29, 2020

July 29, 2020

Legislature “We cannot reform something that’s rotten to its core”: Allentown activists offer state legislators their perspective on police oversight...

All Pennsylvania Skilled Nursing Facilities Completed Universal Testing in Accordance with Secretary of Health’s Order

July 28, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Health today announced all 693 nursing homes in Pennsylvania have completed testing all residents and staff for COVID-19 at least once, in accordance with Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine’s universal testing...

Gov. Wolf Announces $3 million for Preschool Early Intervention Programs to Purchase Pandemic-Related Supplies

July 28, 2020

Governor Tom Wolf is dedicating approximately $3 million for Preschool Early Intervention Programs serving children 3 to 5-years-old to purchase personal protective equipment and other pandemic-related supplies. The funding will help to keep students and staff safe...

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,120 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 109,384

July 28, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 28, that there are 1,120 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 109,384. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....