Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 962 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 5,805
Harrisburg, PA- The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 1, that there are 962 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 5,805 in 60 counties. The department also reported 11 new deaths among...State Police Refines Response Guidelines for Certain Non-Emergency Incidents
Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced today a temporary change to the way troopers respond to select non-emergency incidents. With the goal of limiting in-person contact and mitigating the spread of...Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians to Respond to the 2020 Census
Harrisburg, PA – Today, on National Census Day, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin reminded all Pennsylvanians to be a good neighbor and respond to the 2020 Census. “We’re committed to working together to make sure all...Department of Banking and Securities Warns of COVID-19-Related Investment Schemes
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is warning investors of an anticipated surge in fraudulent investment schemes. “As is so often the case during times of emergency, scammers will be looking to profit from the...Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health: Pennsylvania on Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Beginning at 8 PM Tonight, “Most Prudent Option to Stop the Spread”
Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced all 67 Pennsylvania counties will be under stay-at-home orders effective tonight, Wednesday, April 1, at 8 p.m. “This is the most prudent option to stop the spread of COVID-19 across our...News Digest :: April 1, 2020
Coronavirus – COVID-19 Wolf says disaster declaration falls short of help needed in the state https://www.timesonline.com/news/20200331/wolf-says-disaster-declaration-falls-short-of-help-needed-in-state Experts: More than 1K could die in Pa....American Working Family Relief Action Plan – Front-line Worker Protections
| Posted: | March 31, 2020 04:47 PM |
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| From: | Senator Maria Collett and Sen. Lindsey M. Williams |
| To: | All Senate members |
| Subject: | American Working Family Relief Action Plan – Front-line Worker Protections |
We are facing unprecedented challenges as we fight the spread of COVID-19. As the country and the world institute policies and procedures on how to keep our communities safe, our front-line workers continue to operate in dangerous working conditions on a daily basis. Workers in healthcare facilities, public assistance workers and other direct support professionals, and our first responders, face increased risk to their health as we rely on them to provide life-sustaining services to our communities.
We must provide front-line workers with the tools necessary for maintaining strong mental and physical health and to mitigate the spread of coronavirus on work sites that are still in physical operation.
SB 1104 – Exempting Stimulus Checks from the Federal Government from State and Local Taxation
| Posted: | March 31, 2020 08:53 AM |
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| From: | Senator James R. Brewster |
| To: | All Senate members |
| Subject: | Exempt funding to individuals under CARES Act from state and local taxation |
In the near future, I plan on introducing legislation to except funding that individuals receive from the U.S. Government as a result of the recently enacted federal CARES Act from state and local taxation.
The U.S. Congress took sweeping action last week to provide the U.S. economy a shit in the arm during these difficult times. Included in that action were provisions that would provide a cash payment for those making $98,000 or less. While Congress exempted the payments from federal taxes, it is up to Pennsylvania to decide whether the stimulus payments are taxed under our law.
My proposal would ensure that these payments are exempt from both state and local taxes. In these trying times, individuals should be able to use their payment to buy food, pay for medication or rent or mortgages, not worrying about saving a portion to pay taxes.
Crisis grants for volunteer fire and EMS companies due to COVID-19
| Posted: | March 31, 2020 11:12 AM |
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| From: | Senator James R. Brewster |
| To: | All Senate members |
| Subject: | Crisis grant for Volunteer Fire and EMS Companies due to COVID-19 |
In the near future, I will introduce legislation for a one-time crisis grant program for volunteer fire and EMS companies. Fire and EMS need immediate financial assistance during this pandemic.
This bill will be a COVID-19 Crisis Fire and EMS grant program to provide an additional, one-time grant to each fire and EMS company agency that has been approved by the PA Emergency Management Agency and the Office of State Fire Commissioner for an annual grant for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.