Page 599 – Pennsylvania Senate Democrats

After the surge

April 22, 2020

Op-ed by Sen. Art Haywood

The Covid-19 pandemic has rocked the pillars of our nation. We face challenges that threaten our health and economic well-being while our democracy struggles to respond to the immense suffering. Our society, culture and normal daily life has been turned upside down.

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,156 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 35,684

April 22, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 22, that there are 1,156 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 35,684. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....

Gov. Wolf Encourages Voters to Apply for a Mail-in Ballot

April 22, 2020

As Pennsylvania continues mitigation efforts to fight COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf is encouraging registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot for the June 2 primary election. The governor also announced the Department of State has launched an awareness...

Support and Resources for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault Available

April 22, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller today joined representatives from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) to remind Pennsylvanians that...

Human Services Announces Study to Assess Impact of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania Child Care Providers

April 22, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller today announced a partnership between the department’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Penn State Harrisburg’s Institute of State and Regional Affairs (ISRA)...

News Digest :: April 22, 2020

April 22, 2020

Coronavirus – COVID-19 Gov. Wolf: Increase in coronavirus testing needed before large-scale reopening of Pennsylvania https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/gov-wolf-increase-in-coronavirus-testing-needed-before-large-scale-reopening-of-pennsylvania/ Gov. Wolf...

Insurance Department Issues Notice to Insurers Highlighting Temporary Licensure Process During COVID-19

April 22, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman announced today that the insurance department submitted to the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice to all state insurance companies and agencies. The notice outlines the process for the issuance of temporary producer...

Department of Health Begins COVID-19 Testing Site in Northeast Pennsylvania, 77 Tested on Second Day

April 22, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration today tested 77 symptomatic first responders, health care workers, and citizens 65 years and older during the second day of the administration’s COVID-19 testing site at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre,...

Wolf Administration Encourages Residents To Support Local Restaurants with CarryoutPA.com

April 21, 2020

Harrisburg, PA — Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Tourism Office encouraged Pennsylvanians to support local restaurants by visiting the CarryoutPA website, which offers a comprehensive list of restaurants...

Senator Costa speaks against anti-choice amendment, says no to SB 857

April 21, 2020