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News Digest :: April 16, 2020

April 16, 2020

Coronavirus – COVID-19 Area state senators line up along party lines in vote to reopen parts of economy https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2020/04/15/Pennsylvania-coronavirus-state-senators-bill-reopen-segments-economy-lockdown/stories/202004150152...

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,245 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 27,735

April 16, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 16, that there are 1,245 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 27,735. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19....

Brewster Details Business Restart Strategy: “COVID-19 Health and Business Recovery Plan”

April 16, 2020

McKeesport – April 16, 2020 – Ensuring that workers, customers and clients are protected while businesses are given a responsible schedule to resume operations are key elements of state Sen. Jim Brewster’s “COVID-19 Health and Business Recovery Plan,” he announced today.

Dinniman Releases Statement on COVID-19 Response, Senate Bill 613

April 16, 2020

WEST CHESTER (April 16, 2020) – State Senator Andy Dinniman today called on fellow lawmakers to put politics aside and all levels of government to work together in the ongoing response to the unprecedented COVID-19 public health crisis. Dinniman’s comments came...

Gov. Wolf: Corrections Announces First Group of Inmates Under Temporary Reprieve Program

April 15, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – Gov. Tom Wolf issued reprieves yesterday for the first group of Department of Corrections inmates who met criteria for the Temporary Program to Reprieve Sentences of Incarceration, which the governor established through order on April 10. A copy...

Tartaglione Applauds Wolf Administration for Bolstering COVID-19 Protections for Essential Workers

April 15, 2020

Philadelphia, PA, April 15, 2020 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today applauded Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Rachael Levine and Governor Tom Wolf for issuing an executive order implementing the senator’s legislation that bolsters...

Sen. Fontana: Returning Workers too Soon is too Dangerous

April 15, 2020

Harrisburg, April 15, 2020 – Insisting that sound mitigation practices and indelible worker protections must be in place before re-opening additional Pennsylvania workplaces, state Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) today voted against Senate Bill 613, legislation he...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020

SB 613, PN 1636 (Mensch) – This legislation amends The Administrative Code to update the IRS Publication 1075 language, related to Tax Information Security Guidelines for Federal, State and Local Agencies, to require individuals with access to Federal tax information...

PUC Encourages Awareness of Telephone Discount Lifeline Program to Consumers at Risk of Isolation During Challenging Times

April 15, 2020

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today encouraged consumers across the state, especially those most vulnerable to social isolation, to understand the resources available through the Lifeline program to help them stay connected to their...

Kearney Votes Against Bill to Risk Public Safety and Put Workers in Harm’s Way

April 15, 2020

SPRINGFIELD − April 15, 2020 − Senator Tim Kearney (D – Chester, Delaware) today voted against Senate Bill 613, which would override Governor Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts and reopen non-essential businesses in Pennsylvania against the advice of...