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Wolf Administration: New Funding Awarded to Assist Hospitals Across Pennsylvania

April 30, 2020

Governor Tom Wolf announced that nearly $324 million in funding has been awarded to 31 hospitals across the commonwealth through the Hospital Emergency Loan Program, or HELP, which provides short-term financial relief as hospitals combat the surge of COVID-19...

News Digest :: April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

Coronavirus – COVID-19 Pennsylvania, New Jersey need far more contact tracers to handle the coronavirus https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-pennsylvania-new-jersey-contact-tracing-npr-hires-20200429.html Pennsylvania reports 479 more...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. Issues Statement Supporting PA Auditor General’s Review of DCED Waiver Program

April 30, 2020

Harrisburg, Pa. − April 30, 2020 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. issued the following statement regarding the Senate Republican efforts to subpoena Governor Tom Wolf’s cabinet officials in the middle of a public health crisis.

Secretary of Agriculture: Farmers Market Season is Here, Markets Prepared to Safely Serve Pennsylvanians Amid COVID-19

April 30, 2020

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today reminded Pennsylvanians that with spring and warm weather comes farmers market season in the commonwealth. Farmers markets, like grocery stores, offer life-sustaining food and essentials and have been provided guidance from...

Pennsylvania Receives $34 Million to Provide Essential Services to Older Adults

April 29, 2020

Harrisburg, PA — As part of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 emergency, Pennsylvania has received $34 million to support services authorized by the Older Americans Act. These services include home-delivered meals; in-home care...

Session Proceedings :: April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

Wolf Administration Highlights Comprehensive Food Security Efforts

April 29, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – 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...

Brewster: Bill Requires that First Responders be Notified About Local COVID-19 Cases

April 29, 2020

McKeesport – April 29, 2020 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that he strongly backs legislation to require that 911 communication centers, police, fire and other first responders receive notification when a documented communicable...

Senator Santarsiero Announces Support for Pennsylvania CARES Plan to Allocate Federal CARES Funds

April 29, 2020

BUCKS COUNTY – April 29, 2020 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) joined his Democratic colleagues for a virtual press conference to unveil the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus’ plan to allocate federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)...

Governor Wolf Signs House Bill 1869 Into Law, Provides Compensation to PA National Guard Members Impacted by COVID-19 on Active Duty

April 29, 2020

Allegheny County, PA – April 29, 2020 – Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 1869, now Act 17 of 2020, after its unanimous passage last week by both the Pennsylvania House and Senate. This bipartisan legislation expands the Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act...