Andrea Sears HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania House Education Committee is scheduled to vote today on a bill that critics say would divert federal CARES Act money to fund a new school voucher program. The Keystone State has about $1.3 billion in unspent CARES Act money. Pennsylvania House Bill 2696 would put $500 million of that into […]
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Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced today that Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry will be celebrated virtually for the 2021 PA Farm Show, with no in-person events or competitions, to mitigate against COVID-19. “There are times in the life of a farmer when the risks are too great or uncertain, requiring farmers to make the tough decision to […]
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As Commissioners, we take seriously our role to protect Chester County’s natural resources and to try to ensure the health, safety and welfare of you, our residents, our businesses and the environment. The two major Mariner East 2 (ME2) pipeline construction events that occurred this past week – including the incident resulting in the release […]
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Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,214 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 43,264 Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 28, that there are 1,214 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 43,264. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. Today, the […]
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Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Department of Agriculture Food Safety Director Jeff Warner today assured Pennsylvanians that there is no evidence that human or animal food or food packaging is associated with transmission of COVID-19. Redding also reviewed the department’s recommendations to retail food and agriculture operations for continuity of business, inhibiting transmission, […]
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Governor Tom Wolf’s advisory commissions are calling for the public to remain vigilant against hate after the Pennsylvania State Police reported it remains committed to preventing and investigating hate/bias crimes in Pennsylvania. The FBI is warning of an uptick of incidents targeting members of the Asian American community due to misinformation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. “I am […]
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First Lady Frances Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that volunteer efforts to distribute meals and other life-sustaining services in Pennsylvania remain an essential activity, even with a statewide stay at home order in place until April 30. She encourages residents who are able to continue assisting local organizations with delivering services to their communities, while also following necessary safety […]
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Governor Wolf’s Order Secretary of Health’s Order Stay at Home Guidance Industry Operation Guidance 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 […]
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